DHL Global Forwarding Appoints CEO for Africa

DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international provider of air, ocean, and road freight services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Egidio Monteiro as CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa), effective...

Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang welcomes Papal Envoy as Vatican hails Ghana’s moral leadership

Cardinal Wilfred Fox Napier, OFM, the Special Envoy of Pope Leo XIV, has praised Ghana for its vibrant church and progressive national development. The Cardinal, who is on an official visit to Ghana as part of his mission from the Holy See, paid a...

Kenyan Lobby, Global Group Issue Demands to Suluhu as Protests Rock Tanzania

Kenyan and international human rights organisations have issued a joint set of demands to President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s government, calling for an immediate end to what they described as escalating repression in Tanzania following the October 29...

Leaders call for unity and reflection on OXI Day

As Australia’s Greek communities commemorate OXI Day on October 28, the historic moment in 1940 when Greece said “no” to fascism, Greek and Cypriot leaders have shared messages of unity, remembrance and pride. Their words pay tribute to the...

China, Africa deepen cooperation to boost food security and innovation – China Daily

The African Union has reaffirmed the shared commitment of China and Africa to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, science, and technology, with the goal of accelerating growth and achieving food sovereignty across the continent. Speaking at the...

Morocco and Paraguay: Building a Bridge Between Africa and Mercosur

Marrakech – Paraguay materialized its recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara by announcing the opening of a Consulate General during a high-level diplomatic meeting held on Wednesday in Rabat. Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez...

UN expert calls for strengthened MINUSCA mandate to support peacebuilding in the Central African Republic

OHCHR GENEVA – A UN expert has called for a robust, proactive and fully engaged United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) with a reinforced human rights component, ahead of a...

African startups face tougher scrutiny as investors seek returns

Samuel Ogbonyomi, CEO and co-founder of PipeOps, is upbeat about the prospect of striking up new funding conversations with potential investors when he speaks to African Business at the Nigerian startup’s exhibition booth at Expand North Star in...

PM Abiy Spearheads Major National and Global Engagements Across Strategic Sectors in the Past Month. Here is a brief recap of the past month:

Addis Ababa, November 1, 2025 (ENA) – In October 2025, the Prime Minister undertook a series of national and international engagements focused on infrastructure development, rural transformation, governance reform, and diplomatic cooperation. Here...

UAE advancing towards regenerative, nature-inspired economic transformation: Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa

DUBAI (WAM) Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa, in collaboration with SEE Institute and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, has launched the report “Blooming Futures: Supporting the UAE’s Journey Toward a Wellbeing Economy”, outlining a practical...

Leaders are failing in holiness and too many Christians are ignorant about Jesus’ key message, says evangelist 

Rev Dr Stephen Tong Too many pastors are failing to live holy lives, while many ordinary Christians are clueless about the core point of Jesus’ teaching, veteran evangelist Rev Dr Stephen Tong said on Tuesday. In a challenging address to the...

India, Africa Strengthen Maritime Cooperation Through Alignment of IPOI and AIMS 2050 Strategies

At Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025, Rear Admiral Kunal Singh Rajkumar highlighted the strong alignment between India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and Africa’s Integrated Maritime Strategy 2050. Both frameworks emphasize maritime security....

Africa’s Democratic Charade

1 In the span of just a few weeks, the African continent has witnessed a series of electoral spectacles that would be comical if they weren’t so tragic. From Cameroon’s octogenarian leader clinging to power for an eighth term to Côte d’Ivoire’s...

Wike Calls For End To Africa’s Dependency Syndrome

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), His Excellency Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has called for a fundamental reimagination of Africa’s leadership and investment framework, warning that the continent’s future depends on the courage of its...

ACBF underscores need for strong public sector leadership to drive Africa’s development

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) has underscored the need to strengthen leadership training within the public sector in Africa stressing that leadership is a critical driver of the economy. Speaking during the graduation ceremony of...

South Africa working on environmental attribute certification for more complex electricity market

South Africa's public and private sectors involved in environmental regulations and electricity are working to develop an energy attribute certificate (EAC) system that would enable the verification, certification, tracking and transfer of...

With thousands in Sudan trapped in besieged city, Catholic leaders amplify calls to end war

(OSV News) -- As a paramilitary group announced the capture of el-Fasher, the besieged capital of Sudan's North Darfur state, Catholic Church leaders amplified calls for the protection of "forgotten" civilians -- including thousands of children --...

Focus On: Center for International Private Enterprise Africa Hub Launch

The Center for International Private Enterprise unveils its first Africa Hub in Lagos as it seeks to strengthen private sector leadership, boost democratic resilience, and drive investment across the continent. CNBC Africa brings you highlights...

Laura Wolvaardt's Masterclass: South African Skipper Smashes 169 Runs Off 143 Balls During SA W Vs ENG W ICC Women's World Cup Semifinal Match In Guwahati

South African captain Laura Wolvaardt once again proved why she is among the finest batters in women’s cricket, delivering a sensational knock of 169 runs off 143 balls during the ICC Women’s World Cup semifinal against England in Guwahati. Her...

Greenpeace Africa believes continent must zero in on governance to safeguard minerals

Environmental lobby group Greenpeace Africa believes the continent needs to pay closer attention to the governance crisis in some regions, as the rest of the world makes another play for Africa’s critical minerals. On Wednesday, the organisation...