Some flights out of Israel delayed or cancelled after strikes in Lebanon
Some flights were cancelled or delayed at Ben Gurion airport on Sunday after Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across…
Nigerians furious over $100 million presidential jet amid economic struggles
The recent purchase of a new $100 million aircraft for President Bola Tinubu has sparked widespread outrage among Nigerians. Many…
Migrants from Senegal undeterred by risks on journey to Spain’s Canary Islands
Salamba Ndiaye from Senegal has twice attempted and failed to migrate to Spain. She has joined hundreds of others on…
South Africa could have no power cuts this summer if unplanned losses stay low – Eskom
South African state utility Eskom does not expect to implement scheduled power cuts over the summer months if unplanned losses…
Denmark to close its embassies in Mali, Burkina Faso
Denmark will close its embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso after a series of military coups over the past few…
Egypt warns visiting US general on Lebanon risk
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned America’s top general during a meeting on Sunday of the dangers of a major…
Ghana presidential contenders promise to ease hardship as campaign ramps up
The two main contenders in Ghana’s presidential election have launched duelling manifestos promising fiscal stability, jobs and a path out…
Spain’s Sanchez visits West Africa aiming to stem migration surge
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez starts his second visit this year to West Africa on Tuesday, aiming to curb migration…
Germany to donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses to combat outbreak in Africa
Germany will donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses from its military stocks to help contain the outbreak on the African continent…
Tunisia president replaces key ministers in reshuffle ahead of presidential vote in October
Tunisian President Kais Saied announced a major cabinet overhaul on Sunday August 25, appointing 19 new ministers, including those responsible…
South Africa inflation drop makes September rate cut more likely
South Africa’s inflation dropped more than forecast to a three-year low in July, nearing the level the central bank aims…
Italy’s foreign minister says country needs more African students
Foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday that he wanted more African students to come to Italy, in remarks that…
Kenya’s Safaricom urges new requirements for satellite providers like Starlink
Kenya’s biggest telecoms company Safaricom (SCOM.NR), opens new tab has urged regulators to consider requiring satellite internet providers such as…
Libya armed mobilisation causes concern, UN says
The United Nations Libya mission said late on Thursday it was concerned about reports of forces mobilising in Tripoli and…
Armed men kill at least 13 farmers in Nigeria’s conflict-hit region
Armed men killed at least 13 farmers during an attack in north-central Nigeria, a local official said Thursday. No group…
Comoros is World Trade Organization’s 165th member
After 17 years of negotiations with World Trade Organization members, Comoros has joined the body. Members officially approved the WTO…
China-Africa summit nears as Beijing seeks to bolster relations with Africa
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong said on Friday that now is “the right time” to deepen cooperation between China…
Bolt acts to halt Nigeria-South Africa ‘taxi-war’
Online taxi firm Bolt has restricted “inter-country” requests between Nigeria and South Africa after the two countries’ social media rivalry…
Fighting on ‘best way of honouring my son’ – Ngannou
Francis Ngannou says he considered retiring following the death of his son earlier this year, but has chosen to fight…
Ex-minister dies in Eritrean jail after six years without charge
Berhane Abrehe – a former Eritrean finance minister and fierce critic of the country’s president – has died in prison,…