Former vice-chancellors call for support for Fort Hare leader

SOUTH AFRICA As former South African university vice-chancellors, we note with great concern the ZAR500 million (about US$28.7 million) damage caused by violent acts and arson to infrastructure at the University of Fort Hare. An additional concern...

Greater Competitive Advantage of Africa Lies in Young Innovators: AUC Deputy Chairperson

Addis Ababa, October 22, 2025 (ENA) – The greater competitive advantage of Africa lies in the energy, adaptability and broader thinking of African young innovators across sectors, African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson Selma Malika Haddadi...

The price of growth: What African founders must know about private equity

Growth. Every founder I’ve met, from Lagos to Nairobi, talks about it with the same intensity. Growth turns small ideas into global success stories. It’s the heartbeat of entrepreneurship. But behind every leap in scale lies a financial engine...

INTERPOL crackdown leads to 83 arrests across six African countries, exposes $260 million in terrorism financing

The operation was coordinated by INTERPOL, the world’s largest international police organization with 196 member countries, in collaboration with AFRIPOL, the African Union’s specialized law enforcement agency. Together, the agencies worked to...

Nigeria reflects Africa’s future, says Kalu Nigeria

The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has said that Nigeria’s energy and creativity is a reflection of Africa’s future. Kalu said this while receiving a delegation of African young leaders led by Shehu Musa Yar’adua...

House of Representatives participates in Inter-Parliamentary Union meetings in Geneva

Geneva – Members of the Libyan parliamentary delegation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Rabia Aburas, Fatima Al-Suwai’i, and Sultana Al-Mismari, participated in the opening of the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the...

Faith in Motion: U.S. Teen Touring Seven African Nations to Promote Children’s Rosary

After his Kenyan mission, he is set to depart for Madagascar on November 7, where he is expected to continue the promotion of the Children’s Rosary movement for the remainder of the month. Asher has also been invited to the Catholic Archdiocese of...

Meet the Welsh Puppies Stopping Wildlife Poachers in Africa

credit – Dogs4Wildlife In the lush, emerald hills and valleys of Wales, dogs are trained to protect endangered wildlife a whole hemisphere away. Their scent tracking allows them to turn hunters into the hunted, and catch poachers even in total...

How Nigeria, African nations can tap from $130bn chocolate market — Sunbeth’s Owoyemi

In this interview with BusinessDay’s Wasiu Alli, Oyinkansola Owoyemi, sustainability director at Sunbeth Global Concepts, discusses Africa’s agricultural paradox on how the continent grows much of what the world eats yet earns the least from it....

After calling Rohit Sharma 'fat', Congress leader Shama Mohammed links Sarfaraz Khan snub to religion, targets Gautam Gambhir

Congress’s Shama Mohammed has linked Sarfaraz Khan’s omission from the India A squad to religious bias, reigniting controversy after her previous remarks calling Rohit Sharma ‘fat’. The spat targets Gautam Gambhir and raises questions about...

Trade tensions push South Africa toward uncharted partnerships with Indonesia and Türkiye

South Africa is taking unprecedented steps to expand its international partnerships as trade tensions with the United States intensify, with President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile leading high-level diplomatic and economic...

AFREC’s Eastern Africa oil and gas report: Charting a path for regional energy integration

The African Energy Commission (AFREC) launched its Eastern Africa Regional Oil and Gas Market Report at the 2025 Africa Oil Week (AOW) in Accra, Ghana. This launch highlights AFREC's commitment to accelerating regional energy integration,...

African Telcos Call for Tax Breaks on Entry-Level Smartphones

A new coalition of Africa’s largest mobile operators is making a direct appeal to governments across the continent to immediately remove taxes on entry-level smartphones to connect millions of people. The call to action was made by operators...

Spiro Secures $100m In Africa’s Largest Electric Mobility Investment

African electric mobility firm Spiro has announced a landmark $100 million investment round, marking the largest-ever funding in Africa’s two-wheel electric mobility sector. The company disclosed on Tuesday that the investment includes $75 million...

Delborough Lagos wins double “Best in Africa” honours at Seven Star Luxury Awards

‎ ‎The Delborough Lagos has been honoured with exceptional double awards as “Best New Luxury African Hospitality Brand” and “Best Luxury Lifestyle Boutique Hotel – Nigeria & Africa” at the globally renowned Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and...

Nigeria, S/Africa Sign MOU, Deepen Bilateral Ties On Political, Economic Collaboration

1 Nigeria and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) renewing shared commitment to deepen political, economic, and cultural cooperation. The accord was reached on Tuesday at the inaugural Nigeria–South Africa Political...

Former Miss SA Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala takes over as Miss Universe South Africa boss

Former Miss South Africa and global pageant trailblazer Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala has been appointed as the new national director for Miss Universe South Africa African Beauty International, the official licence holder of Miss Universe South...

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Honored with Leadership Award at PTI’s ICHST for Transformative Contributions

On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, was celebrated with the prestigious Award of Excellence in Leadership by the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, during the 4th Biennial International...

Private sector must lead Africa’s economic integration efforts – Chief of Staff

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has called for intensified efforts to unify African countries, noting that trade and economic success should be at the core of these initiatives. In a keynote address delivered on his behalf by Presidential Envoy...

Indonesia, South Africa to activate defense pact as Ramaphosa begins Asia tour

ANKARA Indonesia and South Africa agreed Wednesday to accelerate the implementation of their defense cooperation pact as South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa began his three-nation Asia tour with his first stop in Indonesia. Indonesian...