Kenya’s Copia Global and Visa join forces for digital financial revolution
Copia Global has officially announced a five-year partnership with global digital payment provider Visa.Copia Global is a Business-to-Customer(B2C) platform allowing…
Chad opposition figure Succès Masra appointed PM
Chad’s transitional leader General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has appointed long-time opposition figure Succès Masra as the country’s new prime…
Rival Sudan generals harden tone amid ceasefire efforts
The heads of Sudan’s warring military factions have vowed to escalate fighting against each other amid regional efforts to end…
No sane person agrees with DR Congo results, says Fayulu
“No sane person can agree” that incumbent President Félix Tshisekedi legitimately won a second term in the Democratic Republic of…
Power cuts return in SA after festive pause
Widespread power cuts have returned to South Africa after a reprieve over the festive period. The blackouts, known as load-shedding,…
Malawian star named world’s top female goalscorer
Malawian footballer Temwa Chawinga has been named 2023’s top female goalscorer, beating huge names like Australia’s Sam Kerr and Germany’s…
Two arrested over death of Ugandan Olympic athlete
Police in Kenya have arrested two suspects believed to have been involved in the death of Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat…
Sound of 2024: South Africa’s Tyla says ‘people are not ready’ for debut album
Sometimes, one song is all you need. And in 2023, Tyla found hers. The South African singer is a picture…
Somalia calls Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement act of aggression
Somalia has described an agreement that landlocked Ethiopia made with the self-declared republic of Somaliland over sea access as an…
Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit–MARS Awards 2023 of Best African Women Researchers and Young Researchers announced during Video Conference Award Ceremony
CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej and Scientific Committee announced and recognized the winners of Merck Foundation…
Tributes paid to SA legendary photographer Peter Magubane
Prominent South African photographer and anti-apartheid activist Peter Magubane has been hailed for his contributions to South Africa’s liberation struggle…
Egypt country profile
Egypt is the largest Arab country, and has played a central role in Middle Eastern politics. In the 1950s President…
First United Kingdom maritime shipment of lifesaving aid for Gaza arrives in Egypt
87 tonnes of life-saving UK and Cypriot aid for the people of Gaza delivered by Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ship Lyme…
African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Donates Relief Food to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Hirshabelle State
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), working with Hirshabelle State authorities, has given emergency relief food and other…
Enhancing Africa’s Attractiveness to European Investment
Amid supply challenges and efforts to diversify imports, Africa has emerged a highly strategic investment opportunity for many European countries…
Kenya: We have Laid Firm Foundation for Inclusive Economic Growth — President Ruto
Kenya is out of danger and on the path to sustainable economic growth. President William Ruto said the Government has…
Handover of Protkons Function (PF) Duties and Responsibilities: Pensosbud-Protkons and Politics-Economics of the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum
The Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum on Sunday (31/12) handed over the duties, positions and responsibilities of the Executive of the…
2024: Together for peace and for press freedom as we enter our Centennial year
Dear Colleagues, we are at the end of 2023. It was a year full of violence and fury, unfortunately, as…
South Africa: Minister Zizi Kodwa on passing of photographer and anti-apartheid activist Dr Peter Magubane
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Mr Zizi Kodwa, has expressed his sadness at the passing of distinguished…
Uganda: Deputy Speaker celebrates Justice Kanyeihamba
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has hailed the former Supreme Court Judge, George Kanyeihamba for laying a foundational stone in…