Israel’s engagement with Africa 

In July 2021 Israel was granted observer status at the African Union ((AU), a major move that followed two past failed attempts in the 2010s.This diplomatic victory for the Jewish State remained the object of fierce dispute among member states....

Inequality is driving pandemics, but it does not have to

The past few years have seen the African continent facing simultaneous pandemics – with Covid-19 and the continuing Aids pandemic overlapping with mpox, Ebola and the spread of tuberculosis, among others. Just last week, Namibia declared a new...

Trump administration to cap number of refugees at 7,500 people, prioritise white South Africans

THE US GOVERNMENT is to dramatically limit the number of refugees admitted to the country, with priority to be given to white South Africans. The Trump administration’s new move will see the numbers capped at just 7,500 people, a far cry from the...

Court declares apartheid cover-up of ANC leader, Nobel winner Chief Albert Luthuli’s 1967 murder

The family of former ANC president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Chief Albert Luthuli was vindicated on Thursday, 30 October, when the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court in Pietermaritzburg delivered a scathing judgment, overturning the...

Nigeria seeks $150m World Bank support for ACE Innovate Project 

Nigeria has initiated moves to secure $150 million in development funding from the World Bank for the implementation of the Africa Centres of Excellence, ACE, Innovate Project. The initiative, which is aimed at sustaining cutting-edge research and...

National airline task force presents partnerships roadmap to Parliament

The Minister for Transport, Joseph M. Bukari Nikpe, says the government is getting closer to establishing a national airline following the submission of a business model and operational framework by a task force set up to coordinate the project....

Monyepao-Yele: World Cup return marks new era for South African football

South African Football Association (SAFA) Chief Executive Officer Lydia Monyepao-Yele has hailed Bafana Bafana’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, calling it a "huge milestone" for South African football. After missing the last three...

Cameroon, Tanzania...: Africa votes ageing leaders, then protests their return to power

Cameroon’s disputed vote exposes Africa’s deepening leadership crisis as ageing rulers win elections but lose legitimacy, sparking protests and eroding public trust in democratic institutions across the continent. Cameroon’s disputed re-election...

FG, EU sign agreements to boost local drug manufacturing, reproductive health in West Africa

The federal government, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and ECOWAS, has signed three agreements aimed at boosting local manufacturing, stimulating investment in the pharmaceutical sector, and strengthening reproductive health and...

Prince William's Surprise Moment in Brazil Is One Princess Charlotte, 10, Will Love Hearing About By Simon Perry

NEED TO KNOW Prince William is continuing his first day in Rio de Janeiro at a world-famous sports arena The Prince of Wales will be sure to tell his 10-year-old daughter, Princess Charlotte, about one moment during his visit to Maracanã The...

Ethiopia’s Red Sea Dreams Stir Fears of New Conflict in the Horn of Africa

Ethiopia’s Red Sea Dreams Stir Fears of New Conflict in the Horn of Africa ADDIS ABABA - The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) chief Field Marshal Birhanu Jula has hinted at the possible grabbing of the Red Sea from the neighbouring...

As Sudan Burns, Egypt and Eritrea Renew Strategic Alliance to Face Shifting Winds in the Horn of Africa

As Sudan Burns, Egypt and Eritrea Renew Strategic Alliance to Face Shifting Winds in the Horn of Africa CAIRO — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Thursday reaffirmed his country’s strong support for Eritrea’s sovereignty and territorial...

Mashatile challenges Western Cape’s ‘best governance’ label

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has walked back President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent remarks praising the Western Cape’s municipal governance model. Mashatile addressed this during a Parliamentary question-and-answer session on 30 October 2025. He...

South Dallas arts leaders plan to engage Dallas ISD schools, community programs

VanAnthony Williams, general manager of the South Dallas Cultural Center, Lisa Brown Ross, president and CEO of the African American Museum of Dallas and Nijeul X, executive and artistic director of Forest Forward, share what’s ahead for their...

South Africa Needs A Collaborative And Coordinated AI Skills Strategy

South Africa has the potential to harness the power of AI to positively transform the economy and society. The global shift driven by AI is affecting industries and altering how businesses function, promising to add an estimated $15.7 trillion to...

BRICS+ Series: A turning point for African financial governance

This announcement represents more than a mere administrative adjustment; it signifies a transformation in how international markets view Africa's leading economies. Specifically for Nigeria and South Africa, this delisting serves as both a...

Explained: African Entrepreneurs Turn From Football Talent Exporters to Global Investors

A new wave of African billionaires is challenging the traditional ownership of European football. Business leaders like Nassef Sawiris are acquiring clubs and reshaping Africa's influence in the global sports economy. European football ownership...

From Kigali to Nairobi: NCBA Golf Series Elevates East Africa’s Amateur Golf Stage

1 The NCBA Golf Series, now a fixture on the regional calendar, returns for its second edition in Rwanda with a renewed sense of purpose: to showcase how sport can connect economies, communities, and talent across borders. For NCBA Bank, the...

Africa urges greater investment in solar energy at 8th International Solar Alliance Assembly

The 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly has opened in New Delhi, India, bringing together global leaders, policymakers and renewable energy experts to advance cooperation on clean energy development. Representing the...

Despite BEE, ICT sector hasn’t transformed, Parliament hears

The slow pace of meaningful transformation in the ICT industry has been exposed. The B-BBEE ICT Sector Council says it received only three equity equivalent investment programme (EEIP) applications over the past 12 months. In addition, the council...