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Canada Boosts $37B Mining Investment in Africa with New StrategyCanada Boosts $37B Mining Investment in Africa with New Strategy

Canada Boosts $37B Mining Investment in Africa with New Strategy

Canadian companies have expanded their presence as major African mining stakeholders and invested more than $37 billion. Africa holds the…

March 20, 2025
Africa’s Green Hydrogen Revolution: A Path to Energy IndependenceAfrica’s Green Hydrogen Revolution: A Path to Energy Independence

Africa’s Green Hydrogen Revolution: A Path to Energy Independence

Recent research shows that Professor Abdessamad Faik believes Africa is at an important energy choice point as renewable-powered hydrogen allows…

March 18, 2025
Africa’s Green Energy Push Aims to Electrify 570 Million LivesAfrica’s Green Energy Push Aims to Electrify 570 Million Lives

Africa’s Green Energy Push Aims to Electrify 570 Million Lives

The push toward renewable energy in Africa helps the 570 million people who currently live without reliable power access. Many…

March 17, 2025
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
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
Women’s ODI Tri-Nation Series ScheduleWomen’s ODI Tri-Nation Series Schedule

Women’s ODI Tri-Nation Series Schedule

Sri Lanka will host an ODI Tri-Series for women between India and South Africa during April and May 2025. All…

March 6, 2025
India Seeks to Deepen Critical Mineral Partnerships with South African Development CommunityIndia Seeks to Deepen Critical Mineral Partnerships with South African Development Community

India Seeks to Deepen Critical Mineral Partnerships with South African Development Community

India plans to create dependable supply chains for its essential minerals by strengthening ties with the nations in the South…

March 6, 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
Black Caps Eyes ICC Final Spot Against Confident South AfricaBlack Caps Eyes ICC Final Spot Against Confident South Africa

Black Caps Eyes ICC Final Spot Against Confident South Africa

After their India loss, New Zealand heads into its match against South Africa at Lahore with growing self-assurance. With earlier…

March 3, 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
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
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
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
Escalating Conflict: M23 Rebels Move Closer to Eastern Congo’s Key City of BukavuEscalating Conflict: M23 Rebels Move Closer to Eastern Congo’s Key City of Bukavu

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

UAE Humanitarian Council Unites to Support Global Communities

The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council…

January 31, 2025

M23 Rebels Claim Capture of Congo’s Goma Amid Mass Civilian Displacement

Rwanda supported M23 rebels claimed to have taken control of the regional capital early Monday as fierce battle raged in…

January 27, 2025

US says Sudanese military used chemical weapons, imposes sanctions on Burhan

The US government has revealed that the Sudanese military used chemical weapons in the civil war, imposing sanctions on the…

January 18, 2025

56 dead in football stadium stampede in Guinea

A football stadium in southern Guinea was the scene of a devastating tragedy on Sunday when 56 people, including several…

December 2, 2024

Opposition Leader Beaten After Abduction in Tanzania

BBC News Africa reported that the abduction of youth leader, Abdul Nondo of ACT Wazalendo, tortured and dumped at Coco…

December 2, 2024