Scholars Call On African Govts To Take A Stance On Economic Pressure 

Scholars and Policymakers in Nigeria have urged African governments to take a stance in the face of global economic pressures for sustainable development and inclusive growth on the continent. This decision was reached during the week in Port...

4 k!lled during deadly clashes in Cameroon as opposition challenges election results (video)

Ahead of the official election results announcement, authorities in Cameroon have confirmed that four people were killed in clashes between security forces and supporters of opposition leader Issa Tchiroma. Tchiroma, who challenged President Paul...

Deloitte, EY and OMMAX advise on acquisition of travel group Afrika Invest

Afrika Invest, an online travel agent and tour operator focused on Sub-Saharan Africa, has been acquired by private equity group Egeria. M&A advisors from Deloitte, EY and OMMAX advised on the deal. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Afrika Invest...

How a pair of Haitian immigrants are helping Hispanic and African communities in need

Overview: Haitian-founded nonprofit Stand Up To Poverty held its Hearts & Helium Benefit Gala in New York to support a medical mission to Uganda. The group, founded by Astrid Fidelia and Jean Alfred, has led outreach programs across four...

New EU-Africa partnership will strengthen scientific collaboration

The new agreement signing, announced in Brussels on 23 October 2025, will improve collaboration between African researchers and ERC-funded scientists across Europe, changing the way the two continents connect through research and innovation....

Why SA will always have schools with toilets that don’t flush

More than 30 years into democracy, the department of basic education noted that pit latrines continue to exist. As the number of pit toilets in South Africa’s public schools slowly decreases, the department of basic education (DBE) has admitted...

Nigeria’s Absence at UNGA: Implications for Global Engagement

Background Since assuming office in May 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has positioned Nigeria as a central actor in Africa’s development and diplomacy. However, for the second consecutive year, he will not attend the United Nations General...

NATKERN takes leading role in Tanzania’s digital advertising innovation

In this era where digital advancement is the engine driving business growth and competition, NATKERN is rapidly emerging in Tanzania. This company has earned a solid reputation as a leader in digital advertising solutions in the country, making...

ISA’s endeavour is to create clean energy thought leadership in Global South: ISA DG

Ashish Khanna, Director General of the International Solar Alliance Emphasising the shift in clean energy leadership from the US and EU to Asia, Africa, and Latin America, Ashish Khanna, Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA),...

Rights Advocates Split on Liberian Government’s Decision To Take Salvadoran Immigrant Who Has Become Symbol of Trump’s Aggressive Deportation Agenda

The Liberian government says it was under no pressure from the Trump administration to accept Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. Credit: Andrew Harmik/Getty Images. By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives Summary:  Civil...

The ‘Donroe Doctrine’: This is Trump’s neocolonial plan for Latin America

The Donald Trump administration is waging war on Venezuela, but this is part of a larger political war on Latin America. In the first year of Trump’s second term as president, the US government has: Those are the sticks of Trump’s new Big Stick...

Ten Years On, Is South Africa Winning the Gender Equality Battle?

A decade of progress measured in data and ongoing challenges. Today, on United Nations Day, we reflect not only on global goals but on what they mean here at home. Among the UN’s most urgent priorities is closing the gender gap, a goal that...

KieKie, Broda Shaggi, others lead prestigious NMC 100 list

The New Media Conference (NMC), Africa’s leading platform for new media professionals, has unveiled its NMC 100 List. The unveiling was done at the 10th edition of the conference, which took place on September 25, 2025 at The Podium Event Center,...

UNICEF, GSMA and Partners Launch Africa Taskforce on Child Online Protection

UNICEF and GSMA have launched the Africa Taskforce on Child Online Protection (COP), the first of its kind, to strengthen children’s safety, rights and wellbeing in the digital world. Launched at MWC25 Kigali, the Taskforce will serve as a...

PHOTOS: KieKie, Broda Shaggi, Aproko Doctor honoured at NMC 100 disruptors awards

The New Media Conference (NMC), Africa’s leading platform for new media professionals, unveiled its NMC 100 List at the 10th edition of the Conference on September 25. The NMC 100 list, a curated roll of 100 individuals and organisations who have...

Kenya unveils new policy framework that focuses on natural resource planning to prevent conflict

Kenya has unveiled a new policy framework that directly links natural resource planning, particularly water management, to conflict prevention. The policy is a shift in how the country approaches peacebuilding and environmental governance....

PRISM Awards 2025: The Human Factor — Africa’s G20 Moment

The Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) has announced the winners of the 2025 PRISMS Awards, marking a triumphant close to the annual PRISMS Summit and Awards, which were held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sandton and the...

Kenya is World’s Fastest-Growing Internet Ad Market, PwC Report Says

A new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has flagged Kenya’s internet advertising market as the fastest-growing in the world. The PwC Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2025–2029 report, released last week, notes that the market will expand...

How education empowers business: Lessons from Aliko Dangote and the role of female education

In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, education has become a cornerstone of success — not only for individuals but also for businesses. Behind every thriving enterprise is not just capital and strategy, but knowledge, leadership, and...

Ruto uses Odinga’s funeral to adopt cybercrimes laws

27 Oct 2025 PREVIEW Veteran oppositionist Raila Omolo Odinga’s death appears to have offered President William Samoei Ruto an opportunity to bury bad news. Hours before the opposition leader’s passing was officially announced, the president signed...