South Africans haven’t forgotten 2010. That tournament put the continent on the map, and now there’s a real chance it could happen again. A public disagreement between Morocco and Spain over who hosts the 2030 World Cup final has been playing out in public for weeks, and it’s got football fans everywhere picking sides. So […]
The two-day summit of BRICS in New Delhi concluded with increased participation of African countries in deliberations of global governance, trade, development, and the future of the Global South. The summit held in New Delhi on September 12-13 witnessed the participation of expanded BRICS members and partner countries, and adoption of the New Delhi Declaration […]
Six Nigerians, members of the Black Axe organized criminal group, have been extradited to the US as they were allegedly involved in defrauding over 100 American women out of over $6 million via online romance scams. The arrest of these individuals occurred in 2021 in Cape Town, and then the extradition of the six men […]
Another blow to Africa’s fuel crisis is coming as record oil tanker rates, disruption of shipping from the Middle East, and crude at over $100 per barrel increase costs of transporting fuel. The new challenge is significant, especially for African countries that rely on fuel imports from Asia and the Middle East. Countries that are […]
Nigeria will use the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi as an opportunity to strengthen trade, investment and technological ties in an effort to secure greater influence in the Global South. A delegation led by Vice President Kashim Shettima will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the September 12-13 summit, where Nigeria participates as […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo Ebola outbreak is in its seventh province and raises new questions on the matter. According to Congolese health officials, a case of Bundibugyo virus disease was confirmed in South-Ubangi province of northwestern DRC. The victim was a 23-year-old man who later succumbed to the infection. The latest case is important […]
Nigeria will use the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi as an opportunity to strengthen trade, investment and technological ties in an effort to secure greater influence in the Global South. A delegation led by Vice President Kashim Shettima will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the September 12-13 summit, where Nigeria participates as […]
Zimbabwe arrests a Chinese national who works for Orequest (Pvt) Ltd in connection with the alleged smuggling of hundreds of tons of raw lithium ore out of the country through forged export papers. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Ning Yaokun, who is also known as Tony, following his surrender to the investigating panel. […]
Parliament of Nigeria has stopped all official visits and legislative interactions with South Africa following continued xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals in the country. The National Assembly announced on September 11 that the lawmakers, committees, officials, and other staff members would not engage in any parliamentary interaction organized by South Africans until […]
The United States is supporting Kenya’s initiative to develop a domestic processing capacity for critical minerals from the giant deposit of Mrima Hill in Kwale County, making Kenya a key player in an increasingly contested landscape for rare earths supply chains. The mineral deposit in question is believed to be valued in the tens of […]
The US is planning to offer close to $100 million of finance to Africell, Africa’s lone American owned telecommunication company, in a bid that puts Africa’s mobile infrastructure in the heart of the increasingly competitive battle for supremacy between the US and China. Through an almost hundred-million-dollar loan offered by the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM), […]
The price of Brent crude is approaching the level of $109 per barrel, which may add to the pressure on African economies that rely mostly on fuel imports as conflicts in the Middle East disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. The price of Brent hit $109.97 on September 11 before […]
With the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit being held in New Delhi from September 12 to 13, the BRICS club now has more nations from both the African and Middle Eastern regions that have brought in a whole new perspective to the global discussion surrounding the economy. Among the nations in BRICS from these regions are […]
At least 24 children lost their lives when a fierce fire razed two schools and around 300 wooden houses in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, September 10. The provisional death toll reported by the officials managing the city included 19 female and five male children, with at least 29 other individuals wounded. […]
Kenya is set to obtain around $400 million in emergency financing from the World Bank within the next six weeks amid the threat from various challenges facing the nation, a source close to the discussions said. The financing is being arranged through the World Bank’s Rapid Response Option (RRO), which allows nations to divert up […]
A total of 50 Chinese convicted fraudsters have been repatriated from Madagascar back to China to continue serving their jail time sentences following an international crackdown on growing cybercrime networks. This happened after the prisoners were escorted from Avaradrano prison, where they had been detained in Madagascar on September 7. This operation has been coordinated […]
A major fire breakout in Mount Kenya has scorched an estimated 8,700 hectares of high-altitude moorlands after the fire started at Rutundu Lodge on September 1. This incident has raised alarm over the dangers of the fire to the wildlife, ecosystems in the area, and water catchments in the mountain. Firefighters were continuing to control […]
Mali’s prolonged conflict is now heading into a new era where generative artificial intelligence becomes a vital means in the fight for public opinion. As reported by the Timbuktu Institute based in Dakar, AI is now being used by various parties to hasten propaganda efforts, propagate political narratives, and make the online influence campaign difficult […]
There will be 10 Africans from four categories nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or Award. These include the leading contenders for the men’s Ballon d’Or Award, such as Moroccan player Achraf Hakimi and Senegal’s Sadio Mané. Two Africans will feature in the Women’s Ballon d’Or while three others will contest for the Kopa and Yashin […]
Kenya is experiencing an mpox outbreak that has reached 40 out of 47 counties in the country. As of September 6, 2026, the total confirmed mpox cases in Kenya are 1,298, and there have been 19 deaths. Mombasa is the county with the highest number of cases, while seven counties need increased alertness due to […]