Category: Africa

A wave of innovations powered by artificial intelligence, wearable devices and data analytics is accelerating change in South Africa’s healthcare landscape. AI‑enabled mobile X‑ray

Kenya Airways has reported a pretax loss of 12.17 billion Kenyan shillings in the first half of 2025, marking a sharp reversal from

Labour unrest at the CHEP plant in Boksburg, South Africa, escalated on Thursday when approximately 110 workers initiated a strike following two months of

Tens of thousands have taken to the streets of Cote d'Ivoire in a massive show of defiance against President Alassane Ouattara’s push for a

The U. S. Department of State's 2024 report on Zimbabwe paints a grim picture of human rights conditions under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government. It

Ethiopia’s foreign direct investment reached $4 billion for the fiscal year ending July 2025, according to the country’s Investment Commission. This represents a

A growing crisis unfolds in Saint-Louis as families uprooted from the Langue de Barbarie peninsula remain in precarious limbo at the Khar Yalla site,

Four technology firms from Australia, Nigeria, the UAE and the Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch a joint venture named AfricAI,

Cocoa processing in Ivory Coast saw a significant decline in July, with the nation’s cocoa grind dropping by 31.2% compared to the same period

LUSAKA, Zambia — The largest climate adaptation event of the year wrapped up in Lusaka, where world leaders, policy makers, and experts issued a

China has firmly defended the actions of one of its state-owned companies following a deadly mining disaster in Zambia, while indirectly rebuking the United

Malian authorities have launched an extensive investigation into an alleged plot to destabilise the country, with the arrest of a French national and several

The Ghanaian government faces increasing pressure from the public to release detailed updates on the investigation into a helicopter crash that resulted in the

South Africa’s government is moving forward with plans to launch a credit-guarantee vehicle in July 2026 to stimulate private investment in infrastructure projects. The

Nigeria’s push toward becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030 is gaining momentum, driven by a growing tech ecosystem supported by both government initiatives

The African Development Bank has confirmed it will finance $500 million towards the construction of a new international airport in Ethiopia. Once completed

Ethiopia’s energy authorities have raised fresh allegations against Egypt, accusing it of attempting to block the progress of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, one

Hunan, a central province in China, has emerged as a vital player in the country's trade and economic relations with Africa, defying the common

The South African rand strengthened in early Thursday trading, buoyed by an uptick in gold prices and a softer US dollar, following the implementation

The Africa Debate conference, a pivotal event focusing on trade and investment across the African continent, is set to take place on 30 September

Ethiopian Airlines has posted an 8% rise in annual revenue for the 2024/25 financial year, driven by a significant increase in passenger numbers and

The governments of Rwanda and the United States have formalised a migrant resettlement agreement, under which Kigali will take in up to 250 individuals

Zambia’s government is pushing for a 12-month extension to its current loan arrangement with the International Monetary Fund, according to an official cabinet statement

Concerns over the soaring costs of accommodations for the COP30 climate summit have led the United Nations to call for urgent talks. Held in