Africa Launches Continental Biotechnology Database to Improve Access to Biosafety Information
Africa has taken a significant step toward improving access to biotechnology and biosafety information with the launch of a new…
South Sudan Sets December Date for Long-Delayed First General Election Amid Political and Funding Challenges
South Sudan’s authorities have announced that the country’s long-awaited first general election will be held in December, although major political…
Nigeria and RwandAir Launch Strategic Air Cargo Corridor to Accelerate African Trade
Nigeria has officially launched the Nigeria–East and Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor in partnership with RwandAir, opening a new chapter…
Ghana Pushes Reparatory Justice Agenda as Africa, Caribbean Leaders Meet on Slavery Legacy
Ghana has announced new initiatives aimed at exploring legal and practical pathways to reparatory justice, as delegates at a major…
President Kagame Urges Faster Action to Boost Africa’s Air Connectivity
President Paul Kagame has urged African leaders and aviation stakeholders to move from discussion to action in efforts to improve…
Israel Lifts Ebola-Related Entry Restrictions on Kenya and Rwanda
Israel’s Ministry of Health has removed Kenya and Rwanda from its list of countries subject to temporary Ebola-related entry restrictions.…
South Africa to Send Envoys Worldwide Following Xenophobic Attacks
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced plans to dispatch envoys across Africa and other regions of the world following…
Gunmen Kidnap Students From Residence in Northwestern Nigeria
Gunmen abducted seven students from an off-campus residence in northwestern Nigeria’s Zamfara State during an early-morning raid, authorities said, in…
Zimbabwe Government Moves to Extend Mnangagwa’s Rule Until 2030 Amid Growing Opposition
Zimbabwe’s government has introduced a constitutional amendment bill that could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s time in office by two years,…
Africa’s sports economy in focus at BAL Innovation Summit in Kigali
Kigali underscored its position as a growing centre for sport and innovation on Tuesday as the Basketball Africa League (BAL)…
