South African business confidence dips, but post-election trend still positive
South African business confidence dipped in September on lower vehicle and retail sales and a drop in the value of…
Senegal unveils 25-year economic and social development plan
Senegal’s government unveiled a 25-year development plan on Monday that it said would lay the foundations for economic sovereignty through…
Chief Justice Koome names judges to handle DP Gachagua ouster petitions
Kenya’s Chief Justice has set up a team of three judges to review petitions against the impeachment of Deputy President…
Leagues and unions launch complaint against FIFA over calendar
Global players’ union FIFPro teamed up with Europe’s domestic leagues to file a formal complaint against FIFA at the European…
Ukraine denies supplying drones to Mali rebels
Ukraine has denied allegations that it had supplied drones to rebels fighting against the Malian army and Russia-backed mercenaries. It…
Italy transfers first group of asylum seekers to Albania as part of controversial deal
Italy’s interior ministry announced on Monday that it is transferring a first group of migrants to Albania, where Giorgia Meloni’s…
DRC: Félix Tshisekedi announces continued military cooperation with Uganda in fight against ADF
On October 12, 2024, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed the continuation of military cooperation between…
Bus crash in Northeastern Egypt kills 12 University students
A bus carrying university students in northeastern Egypt has crashed, killing 12 people and wounding 33, according to the country’s…
Russia and China strengthen defence ties during talks in Beijing
After arriving in Beijing for an official visit on Monday, the Russian Defence Minister said that Russia and China held…
Italian-run space centre in Kenya to be used again for earth observation
An Italian-run space centre in Kenya will be used again for the launch of Earth observation satellites in the coming…
Kenyan shilling stable versus dollar, LSEG data shows
The Kenyan shilling was stable against the dollar on Monday, data from the London Stock Exchange Group showed. At 0657…
Chicago marathon: Ruth Chepngetich shatters world record time
Ruth Chepngetich, from Kenya, set a new world record at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, finishing in an impressive 2:09:56,…
Portable ultrasound devices revolutionize maternal care in Kenya
Portable ultrasound devices are changing the landscape of maternal healthcare in Kenya’s remote villages, allowing for earlier identification of pregnancy…
Frelimo’s candidate wins in Maputo amid ongoing vote count
The candidate from the ruling Frelimo party has been declared the winner in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, as announced by the…
Egypt: Second deadly train crash in weeks
The second train crash in recent weeks has left many injured in Egypt early on Sunday (Oct. 13). Local media…
South Africa’s 1st democratic Labour Minister, former Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni has died
Tito Mboweni, South Africa’s first Minister of Labour after the end of Apartheid has passed away. Local media reported Saturday…
Some Chadian opposition parties to boycott Dec. 29 legislative, provincial, and municipal polls
About 15 opposition parties in Chad will boycott the upcoming legislative, provincial, and municipal elections. The groups have notably denounced…
Zambians struggle with electricity shortages driven by drought
Less than half of Zambia’s 20 million people had access to electricity before Kariba’s problems. Millions more have now been…
Israeli army presses for broader evacuation of northern Gaza
The Israeli military renewed Saturday (Oct. 12) orders for Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip to leave their shelters. In…
Angola: Third edition of International Jazz Festival ends
For four days, Angola’s capital vibed to the rhythm of jazz. Six countries were invited at the third edition of…