Africa

Hassatou Diop N’Sele Named Among 50 Most Inspiring Women of 2025Hassatou Diop N’Sele Named Among 50 Most Inspiring Women of 2025

Hassatou Diop N’Sele Named Among 50 Most Inspiring Women of 2025

Hassatou Diop N’Sele the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer at the African Development Bank has been named…

March 8, 2025
UAE’s Investopia Forum Set to Make African Debut in LagosUAE’s Investopia Forum Set to Make African Debut in Lagos

UAE’s Investopia Forum Set to Make African Debut in Lagos

The city of Eko Atlantic in Nigeria will organize Investopia Africa 2025 in September. As the platform expands from the…

March 8, 2025
US Freezes Aid to South Africa Amid Rising TensionsUS Freezes Aid to South Africa Amid Rising Tensions

US Freezes Aid to South Africa Amid Rising Tensions

The US State Department has ordered an immediate pause on most foreign aid to South Africa. President Trump signed Executive…

March 7, 2025
Obesity Epidemic Threatens Sub-Saharan AfricaObesity Epidemic Threatens Sub-Saharan Africa

Obesity Epidemic Threatens Sub-Saharan Africa

Recently, The Lancet published research showing how sub-Saharan Africa faces a rising obesity threat with predicted body weight problems increasing…

March 5, 2025
Nothing phones: Smartphone startup applauded for doing something differentNothing phones: Smartphone startup applauded for doing something different

Nothing phones: Smartphone startup applauded for doing something different

British smartphone startup Nothing is here to break the chain of sameness in the mobile industry. The company on Tuesday…

March 4, 2025
Multiple countries join UAE in calling for a Ramadan ceasefire in SudanMultiple countries join UAE in calling for a Ramadan ceasefire in Sudan

Multiple countries join UAE in calling for a Ramadan ceasefire in Sudan

The UAE has called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan during the holy month of Ramadan. The appeal came as…

March 3, 2025
Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra Electric Car: Know DetailsXiaomi’s SU7 Ultra Electric Car: Know Details

Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra Electric Car: Know Details

The latest SU7 Ultra electric vehicle emerges from Chinese phone manufacturer Xiaomi at a high speed. This car achieves 0…

February 28, 2025
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Visits Somalia’s capital MogadishuEthiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Visits Somalia’s capital Mogadishu

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Visits Somalia’s capital Mogadishu

On August 3, 2023, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud welcomed Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for official diplomatic talks. The…

February 27, 2025
Sudan plane crash in residential area kills at least 46 peopleSudan plane crash in residential area kills at least 46 people

Sudan plane crash in residential area kills at least 46 people

Later on Tuesday, a Russian-built Sudanese military plane crashed in a residential neighbourhood in Omdurman, killing at least 46 people…

February 26, 2025
Japan deepens support for health and border management in SudanJapan deepens support for health and border management in Sudan

Japan deepens support for health and border management in Sudan

Japan has contributed $1.5 million to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to implement an urgently needed response to the…

February 26, 2025
Micro-retirement has turned into the next trending thingMicro-retirement has turned into the next trending thing

Micro-retirement has turned into the next trending thing

Gen Z are shifting their priorities, no longer choosing retirement as the time to start enjoying life but taking intentional…

February 25, 2025
Sudan crisis: Paramilitary RSF and allies sign charter to bring back ‘peace and unity’Sudan crisis: Paramilitary RSF and allies sign charter to bring back ‘peace and unity’

Sudan crisis: Paramilitary RSF and allies sign charter to bring back ‘peace and unity’

Nearly a couple of years into a brutal conflict, Sudan is seeing an "unprecedented" humanitarian crisis. Half of the population…

February 24, 2025
Afghanistan vs South Africa: Champions Trophy 2025 – Who Will Win?Afghanistan vs South Africa: Champions Trophy 2025 – Who Will Win?

Afghanistan vs South Africa: Champions Trophy 2025 – Who Will Win?

South Africa begins its ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign today (February 21) against Afghanistan, who are making their tournament debut.…

February 21, 2025
Kenya tourism sector up for record profits this yearKenya tourism sector up for record profits this year

Kenya tourism sector up for record profits this year

Tourism Minister Rebecca Miano recently highlighted that Kenya tourism sector earnings are expected to jump to 650 billion shillings ($5…

February 19, 2025
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak in South Africa: 160+ Cases in Single Day on One Province Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak in South Africa: 160+ Cases in Single Day on One Province 

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak in South Africa: 160+ Cases in Single Day on One Province

On February 18th 2025, South Africa's health authorities were alarmed about the outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD).…

February 18, 2025

Escalating Conflict: M23 Rebels Move Closer to Eastern Congo’s Key City of Bukavu

The M23 rebels of Eastern Congo assisted by Rwandan forces have pushed deep to the capture of Bukavu in the…

February 17, 2025

Mauritius: Africa’s Most Overcrowded Paradise Faces Surging Tourist Influx

Tourists continue to pour into Mauritius which stands as an island-nation admired for its beautiful beaches and green scenery. Tourism…

February 14, 2025

The Sudanese Army’s Role in Empowering the Islamic Movement and Women’s Rights in Conflict Zones

The last few years have seen significant enhancement of the Sudanese Armed Forces by Islamic movements including the Sudanese Muslim…

February 13, 2025

Hyundai Motor Group Launches £1.5M African Scholarship Program with SOAS London.

Hyundai Motor Group offers students a broad scholarship opportunity through a partnership with SOAS University of London. Hyundai Motor Group…

February 11, 2025

Africa’s Growing Presence at the World Governments Summit 2025

The African leaders, policymakers and industry professionals will be attending  the upcoming World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025. It will be…

February 10, 2025