Ruto in Germany to find 200,000 jobs for Kenyans
President William Ruto has said that he is aiming to secure opportunities for Kenyans to find employment in Germany, amid…
Obama, Clooney and Gates: ‘We can end child marriage in a generation’
Three of the world’s most influential women have News they want to end child marriage within a generation. Michelle Obama,…
Kentegra Biotechnology pyrethrum plant seeks 90000 farmers
US-Kenyan company Kentegra Biotechnology Holding has announced plans to set up a plant in Kenya.The company is constructing a processing…
Southern Africa grapples with Israel-Palestine fallout
The ongoing clashes between Israel and Palestine have impacts that echo far beyond the Middle East. In Southern Africa, the…
Nigeria university plans mass burial of unclaimed bodies
The private Catholic-run Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI) in south-eastern Nigeria’s Enugu state has received court approval to conduct a mass…
Kenya police: Much-criticised security force to get big pay boost
Pay for Kenya’s police and prison officers is set to rise by 40% over three years following proposals in a…
John Obi Mikel on African players sending money to family back home
John Obi Mikel says African footballers are effectively subject to an extra tax as they often support extended family and…
Sudan civil war: Darfur’s Jem rebels join army fight against RSF
Two rebel groups from Sudan’s Darfur region say they will fight alongside the army in the country’s civil war. This…
Joseph Boakai: Who is Liberia’s next president, set to replace George Weah
Joseph Boakai, a 78-year old opposition candidate who describes age as a “blessing”, has been congratulated by the incumbent after…
Liberia election results: President George Weah calls Joseph Boakai to congratulate him
Liberian President George Weah has called his challenger in the presidential race, Joseph Boakai, to congratulate him on his victory.…
Angola proposes 5% VAT on widely consumed foodstuffs
When presenting the document, under discussion in the specialized committees of the National Assembly, the minister of Finance, Vera Daves,…
London Internet Exchange Nairobi goes live – The new interconnection hub for Kenya
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) have announced that their interconnection hub in Nairobi, Kenya is now live and ready for…
Angélique Kidjo on being hangry and Africa’s tsunami of talent
Music icon Angélique Kidjo is celebrating 40 years in music this year – marking the occasion with a concert at…
Drug trial offers hope for TB prevention
Two landmark clinical trials have shown that an antibiotic can prevent multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in both children and adults.…
AfDB to potentially finance Mozambique’s Mphanda Nkuwa hydro
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has expressed interest in financing the Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric project in Mozambique to the tune…
Angola to launch international tender for new airport’s management
Transport minister Ricardo D`Abreu announced last week, in Luanda, that the country will launch an international public tender, with a…
Uganda attack: Man charged with terrorism over honeymoon deaths
A court in Uganda has charged a man with terrorism along with other offences over the killing last month of…
Gabon elections: Junta plans post-Bongo polls for 2025
Gabon’s military leaders say they plan to hold a general election in August 2025. This follows pressure from the international…
Abducted Zimbabwe opposition activist found dead
A Zimbabwe opposition activist who was abducted at the weekend while campaigning ahead of key by-elections has been found dead.…
Liberia presidential election: George Weah and Joseph Boakai vie for top job
Liberians are voting in presidential run-off election after the two leading candidates were separated by just over 7,000 votes in…