Global Leaders to Gather in New York for Unstoppable Africa 2026
Political, business and investment leaders will discuss trade, energy, digital transformation and Africa’s expanding role in the global economy.
Ramaphosa Booked Off From Public Engagements Due to Ill Health
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been temporarily booked off from public engagements after falling ill following his return from…
BRICS Summit 2026 Puts Africa at the Centre of the Global South’s Economic Agenda
With South Africa, Egypt and Ethiopia inside the expanded bloc, African members are seeking greater influence on trade, finance, technology…
Africa Needs US$1–3 Billion More a Year for Agricultural Research: Can Equitable Partnerships Make the Difference?
Africa may need an additional US$1–3 billion a year in agricultural research investment to strengthen the resilience of its food…
DRC in Need of 1,600 More Ebola Beds as Cases Surge and Death Toll Tops 3,200
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing an increasingly difficult challenge in its response to Ebola, with health authorities working…
African Women Turn to AI to Tackle Health and Farming Challenges
African women innovators are turning to artificial intelligence and smart technologies to tackle some of the continent’s most persistent challenges…
UN Backs New World Map Showing Africa’s True Scale, With US Voting Against
The United Nations General Assembly has backed a move to promote world maps that more accurately represent the size of…
Uber Shuts Down Operations in Nigeria and Uganda Amid Global Restructuring
Ride-hailing giant says the restructuring will simplify its operations as it invests more heavily in drivers, couriers and the autonomous…
Guinea-Bissau Approves New Constitution Expanding Presidential Powers Ahead of December Election
Voters in Guinea-Bissau have approved a new constitution that significantly expands the powers of the presidency and introduces major changes…
African Leaders Gather in Lusaka as Hichilema Begins Second Presidential Term
President Hakainde Hichilema is being sworn in for a second five-year term today, September 1, at a ceremony bringing together…
