Senate, BPP, NITDA Push for .ng Adoption to Promote Nigeria’s Digital Identity

Stories by Emma Okonji The Nigerian Senate, the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have joined a broad coalition of stakeholders to call for the prompt implementation of .ng...

OPINION: Charting a green course: The invaluable weight of African nations

A container ship is seen near the Suez Canal Bridge, which is known as the "Peace Bridge". PHOTO I REUTERS Audio By Vocalize The shipping sector holds immense potential to advance Africa's climate and economic ambitions. With much of Africa’s...

Kenya Kwanza leaders condemn governor Kahiga's remark on Raila's death

Kenya Kwanza leaders have condemned Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga over controversial remarks directed at the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, terming the comments “un-African, disrespectful, and unbecoming of a national leader.” Public...

DA welcomes ruling as Jacob Zuma ordered to repay R28 million, South Africans share mixed reactions

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has weighed in on a court ruling ordering Jacob Zuma to pay back R28.9 million in legal fees The fees were paid by the State despite being used to defend Zuma in his personal capacity when he was deputy president South...

Northern leaders back Tinubu as opposition cautions APC, alleges attacks

• Defections won’t save ruling party in 2027, says Melaye • ADC accuses APC of political terrorism after Ekiti secretariat razed • PDP northern elders knock Wike over ‘plot to destroy party’ • Elections have improved since PDP left power, says...

Street Wallet Appoints Industry Leader John Rajes as Chief Technology Officer

Street Wallet, a cutting-edge mobile payment platform empowering informal traders and service providers, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Rajes as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With more than 25 years of experience building...

CHARLES MATSEKE | How the Katiso Molefe case exposes South Africa’s descent into elite impunity

When Katiso “KT” Molefe was granted bail, the judgment did more than free an accused underworld figure, it exposed a country where the law bends instinctively toward power. On Tuesday afternoon, before the Madlanga Commission in Johannesburg, a...

Xi Jinping meets with heads of state and government attending Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women

Following the 2025 Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, which was held in Beijing on October 13, Chinese President Xi Jinping met the following day with the five heads of state or government – four of them women – who had attended. Meeting with...

President Trump Expands Abraham Vision to North Africa

The Trump administration has set its sights on North Africa, where decades-old tensions between Morocco and Algeria over Western Sahara could soon give way to a landmark reconciliation. Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy for the Middle...

25-10-23_Baba G. Jallow - African elites and political power

African nationalists, most of whom soon became leaders of newly independent African countries, condemned such attitudes as racist European exceptionalism that had no basis in reality and aimed to deny African peoples their right to...

Tuberville discusses drug pricing transparency with Mark Cuban at Senate hearing

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) participated in a U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing focused on the role of transparency in reducing health care costs. During the hearing, Tuberville engaged with Mark Cuban, Co-Founder of Cost...

Ethiopian High Level Delegation Discusses Economic Reform Progress, Continued Partnership with IMF Leadership

Addis Ababa, October 23, 2025 (ENA) – The Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide expressed appreciation for the IMF’s continued support to Ethiopia, emphasizing the government’s determination to strengthen fiscal management, enhance domestic resource...

WATCh| Bheki Cele in the hot seat: Parliament probes police corruption and interference

In a highly anticipated session before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating political interference in police operations, former Police Minister Bheki Cele is set to take his turn on the hot seat over the next two days. The committee,...

Madagascar's youth hope coup leader will continue to hear them

For Donah Falia and the other young people whose weeks of protests paved the way for Madagascar’s military coup last week, the change at the top has brought no immediate relief to their lives. The 20-year-old accounting student still has to wait...

High Food Prices In East And Southern Africa: Four Steps To Boost Productio

Countries in east and southern Africa have continued to experience high and volatile food prices despite good harvests in 2025. This is especially alarming as climate-related weather shocks will be deeper and more frequent. Yet the region does not...

UK Charity Commission freezes over 100 bank accounts linked to MFM

On Tuesday, the UK’s Charity Commission announced it had frozen the assets of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries International (MFM), a Nigerian-founded church. On its website, the UK government concluded that its trustees failed to manage...

World Leaders’ Presence In KL Highlights ASEAN’s Importance – Indonesian Official

By MOHD ISWANDI KASAN ANUAR JAKARTA, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The attendance of several world leaders at the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia reflects the importance of the event in the context of global developments, according to Indonesia’s...

General : World Leaders’ Presence In KL Highlights ASEAN’s Importance – Indonesian Official

By MOHD ISWANDI KASAN ANUAR JAKARTA, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The attendance of several world leaders at the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia reflects the importance of the event in the context of global developments, according to Indonesia’s...

South Africa: The vital role of AI governance in shaping sustainable ESG practices

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented pace globally. The exceptional growth of data and the rapid adoption of AI technologies are reshaping industries. However, these technological developments also bring significant...

Meet Elly Savatia: The African innovator behind an AI app that translates speech to sign language

Innovation continues to shine from Africa, showcasing the ingenuity and creativity of its people. Beyond the continent’s abundant natural resources, Africans are harnessing knowledge, technology, and creativity to lead in areas once dominated by...