Opposition leader house arrest raises stakes in Guinea-Bissau

"Opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira remains under house arrest months after the Guinea-Bissau coup, deepening a political crisis and raising tensions with international partners."

South African Music Awards 2026 nominees to be announced on 25 June

"Nominees for the 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32) will be announced on 25 June 2026 during a hybrid event that will bring together music industry representatives, media, stakeholders and music fans from across the country. The awards, themed the Homecoming Edition, will mark the return of..."

US to stop funding HIV programmes in South Africa

"More than eight million South Africans are living with HIV – the highest number of any country in the world."

Top South Africa tech investor says it is no longer just a Tencent story

"While Tencent consistently delivered outsized returns, many of Prosus's businesses remained focused on growth rather than profitability."

Achraf Hakimi Faces Up to 15 Years in Prison

"A French appeals court upheld the decision to send Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to trial over a 2023 rape allegation, which he denies. Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in France on a rape charge after an appeals court rejected his attempt to have the case dismissed."

African Universities Shine At Huawei ICT Global Final

"African universities delivered one of their strongest performances yet at the 10th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, with Nigeria securing..."

Why Boards Must Take Charge Of AI Governance

"Company boards, not just technology teams, must take responsibility for governing artificial intelligence if businesses are to realise its full..."

Oil Revenues Alone Cannot Fund Uganda's Energy Transition, Experts Warn

"The expected oil revenues could provide an important source of financing for the country's Energy Transition Plan (ETP), but they will not be sufficient on their own to fund investments required to transform the energy sector and achieve broader development goals, "

Egypt to establish nuclear medicine center in cooperation with Rosatom

"The Egyptian Healthcare Authority signed a cooperation agreement with Rosatom Construction Technologies (RTS), a subsidiary of the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom, to study and implement a project to establish a comprehensive nuclear medicine center in Egypt. The agreement was signed"

Malawi Sounds Life-or-Death Alarm As Sickle-Cell Claims Young Children

"Malawi has issued an urgent call for sustained funding to prevent children with sickle cell disease from dying before their fifth birthday, as health advocates warn that a lack of early diagnosis and consistent care is costing young lives."

How Religion Remains Africa's Double-Edged Lifeline

Africa's Capital Markets Are Finally Growing Up

Africa's Creative Class Is Building Institutional Power While Its People Suffer

Africa's Digital Sovereignty Moment: Why the Continent Must Chart Its Own Tech Future

MTN Data on Trial

WHO and Africa CDC Launch $518 Million Ebola Response Initiative

"The World Health Organization and Africa CDC have unveiled a comprehensive $518 million plan to combat Ebola outbreaks across the continent. The initiative represents a coordinated continental approach to epidemic preparedness and response."

EgyptAir Reservations System Faces Technical Challenges

"EgyptAir's booking platform encounters operational difficulties affecting passenger reservations. The technical issues highlight broader challenges facing African aviation infrastructure."

Digital Colonialism or Information Bridge?

"Deutsche Welle's expansion into 30 languages raises questions about media sovereignty and whose narratives dominate African information landscapes. The German broadcaster's growing influence across the continent deserves critical examination."

Former Qatar World Cup Official Continues Facing Persecution for Exposing Worker Mistreatment

"Abdullah Ibhais, who was jailed for three years after speaking out about worker conditions during Qatar's World Cup preparations, remains under punishment with his passport confiscated and safety threatened."

How Digital Banking Is Reshaping Kenya's Economy

"Kenya's digital banking revolution is transforming everyday life and economic structures. Mobile money and fintech innovations are driving financial inclusion across the country."

Extreme Fear Among Immigrants as Anti-Migrant Backlash Sweeps South Africa

"African migrants in South Africa report living in terror as anti-immigration rallies reignite xenophobic sentiment across the country. Even those with legal status say documentation offers little protection from mounting hostility."

UN Calls for Firm Response Against Impunity for Violence Against Women and Children

"The UN system in Cameroon urges authorities to strengthen prevention, victim protection, and prosecution of perpetrators amid rising cases of infanticide, femicide, and sexual violence."

Ebola outbreak reaches 515 confirmed cases and 91 deaths

"The Bundibugyo strain Ebola epidemic continues to spread in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with Ituri province serving as the primary hotspot for transmission."

SXSW London 2026: African Artists Shine in Global Music Showcase

"The 2026 SXSW London edition featured significant African representation, highlighting the continent's growing influence in global music culture. The festival's diverse programming demonstrated Africa's central role in shaping contemporary sound."