At Least Seven Killed, More Than 100 Injured in Train Collision Near Cairo
Two passenger trains collided near Al-Ayyat in Egypt's Giza Governorate, derailing several carriages and prompting an investigation into the cause…
Beyond Africa’s Tech Hubs, Grassroots Innovators Are Finding Solutions to Everyday Problems
A new storytelling initiative involving Ghanaian creator Wode Maya is drawing attention to local problem-solvers whose work often goes unnoticed…
CANEX WKND 2026 Opens in Lagos, Connecting African Creatives with Investors and Global Markets
The four-day Afreximbank-backed gathering brings together artists, entrepreneurs, policymakers and investors to strengthen Africa’s creative economy.
Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake in Tanzania Sends Tremors Across Kenya, Reports of Shaking in Rwanda
The earthquake struck near Ushirombo in the Geita region at 12:22 PM East African Time, with tremors reported in Nairobi…
Democrats’ Senate Victory Raises Questions Over the Future of U.S.–Africa Relations
The party’s return to control of the upper chamber could reshape congressional oversight of foreign policy, trade and development funding,…
Rwanda’s Soraya Hakuziyaremye Wins African Woman in Finance Award at AFIS 2026
The National Bank of Rwanda governor was recognised for her leadership, career achievements and contribution to financial stability and inclusion…
Africa Nature Impact Fund Targets $100 Million to Finance Nature Projects
Launched at the Carbon Markets Africa Summit in Kigali, the fund aims to support early-stage conservation and carbon projects, with…
Nigeria Confirms First Ebola Case Linked to East African Outbreak
The 42-year-old woman recently travelled to Uganda and is recovering in hospital as authorities trace 44 people who may have…
Africa’s Trust Crisis Takes Centre Stage as Nairobi Summit Calls for Greater Accountability
Leaders, public officials and civil society representatives say institutions must deliver results, strengthen public participation and make commitments measurable to…
Who Is Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Morocco’s First Female Prime Minister?
The lawyer and longtime mayor of Marrakesh rises to lead Morocco’s government as her party faces coalition negotiations and mounting…
