A Nation Reunited: Celebrating Somalia’s Independence and the Unyielding Spirit of Unity
On July 1, 1960, two distant territories British Somaliland in the north and Italian Somaliland in the south…
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Morocco’s Startup Ecosystem Surges with Record Funding in 2025
According to UM6P Ventures’ recently published 2024 Morocco Startup Ecosystem Report, Morocco’s startup scene is seeing a significant…
Uganda to Mandate Ethanol Blending in Petrol from January 2026 to Cut Fuel Costs and Emissions
Beginning in January 2026, all gasoline sold in Uganda will have to be blended with domestically produced ethanol,…
North Africa’s Economic Outlook Brightens as Egypt and Morocco Post Strong Growth in 2025
North African economies are showing renewed signs of resilience and accelerated growth in 2025, with Egypt and Morocco…
ECOWAS Advances Plans for Regional Economic and Social Council with Technical Meeting in Nigeria
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has started a two-day technical session to advance the creation…
Libya and Turkey Deepen Energy Ties with Focus on Oil Exploration and Infrastructure Development
Libya and Turkey are set to deepen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector following high-level talks between Libyan…
Kenya Urges Tourism Sector to Embrace Gen Z, Tech, and Regional Travel to Stay Ahead
Kenya’s tourism industry is being called to action as government officials challenge stakeholders to innovate and reimagine the…
What Freedom Means Today: Djibouti’s Search for Sovereignty in an Urban Age
By Genevieve Azelama A Nation Once Bound, Now Building On the 27th of June, 1977, Djiboutians broke from…
Africa Set to Achieve Fertiliser Self-Sufficiency in 40 Months, Says Aliko Dangote
In a bold and highly welcome declaration with sweeping implications for food security and economic resilience, Nigerian billionaire…
Malawi Slashes Spectrum Fees by 20% to Boost Digital Inclusion and Economic Growth
In a decisive move to drive down the cost of connectivity and stimulate growth in its digital economy,…
Octopus Energy Launches Clean Energy Fund for Africa with $250 Million Target
The generation division of Octopus Energy has partnered with Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Managers, a South African company, to…
Impact in Every Text: How Uganda’s mHealth Revolution Is Rewriting the Future of Healthcare
By Genevieve Azelama When it comes to growth quite like the Durian tree it is the silent but…
Flutterwave Secures Central Bank License to Power Digital Payments in Cameroon
Flutterwave, a top fintech firm in Africa, has formally introduced a full range of authorized digital payment services…
Mali Launches Groundbreaking Digital System to Strengthen Child Protection Services
With the formal introduction of the Child Protection Information Management System Plus (CPIMS+), a digital breakthrough that will…
Cameroon Launches $200 Million Fuel Storage Depot to Bolster Energy Security and Regional Influence
The construction of a strategic fuel storage depot in the port city of Kribi marks a historic announcement…
Benin Makes History: Women’s National Cycling Team to Compete in U.S. UCI Race This September
Benin is set to break new ground this September as its women’s national cycling team becomes the first…
South Africa Eyes $500 Million World Bank Support for Bold Grid Expansion Plan
South Africa may soon receive a major financial boost from the World Bank Group, with $500 million under…
Nigerian company to Manufacture Millions of HIV and Malaria Test Kits Amid Decline in U.S. Aid
Codix Bio Ltd., a Nigerian pharmaceutical producer, is filling a vital healthcare gap. At its new production facility…
119 Benin Bronzes Return Home as Nigeria Prepares for Historic Handover from the Netherlands
Nigeria will get 119 Benin Bronzes from the Netherlands in a historic cultural event, one of the biggest…
Barkcloth and the Sacred Tree: Uganda’s Ancient Fabric of Identity
By Genevieve Azelama The Barkcloth of Southern Uganda is a soft and supple material that carries strength and…
Africa Energy Forum 2025 Kicks Off in Cape Town with Bold Calls for a Unified Energy Future
The Africa Energy Forum 2025 opened today at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, gathering over 6,000 delegates…
Egypt Strikes New Oil and Gas Discovery in Western Desert, Boosting Domestic Energy Hopes
This week, the General Petroleum Company (GPC) announced a new oil and gas discovery in the Western Desert…
Zambia Launches AI-Powered Remote Health Diagnostics Pilot Across All Provinces
In a daring move to transform healthcare delivery, Zambia’s Ministry of Technology and Science has joined forces with…
AfDB Approves $184 Million for Africa’s Largest Solar and Battery Storage Project in Egypt
According to an official press statement, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has authorized a historic financing package…
The Queen Who Gave Everything: How Abla Pokou’s Sacrifice Shaped a People
By Genevieve Azelama This is the legend of Queen Pokou, a tale older than the drums of Baoulé…
Africa Poised to Benefit as China Plans Tariff-Free Trade Deal with 53 African Nations
China has revealed ambitions to clinch a historic economic deal with 53 African nations, removing all tariffs on…
Zimbabwe to Host UN Women in Tourism Congress
At the 68th meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa, which was held in Nigeria, Zimbabwe…
Ethiopia Revives Ambitious Skyscraper Project to Claim Sub-Saharan Africa’s Tallest Building
Ethiopia has relaunched an ambitious plan to construct what would become the tallest building in sub-Saharan Africa. the…
Ayra Starr wins BET Award’s Best International Act
By Genevieve Azelama Nigerian singer, and Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, better known by her stage name Ayra Starr,…
Pharaohs and Algorithms: How Egypt Is Blending AI with Archaeology
By Genevieve Azelama Ancient Egypt and its people have always been shrouded in mystery and evoked a sense…
French-speaking African Countries Set to Access Iconic Entertainment Content Due to CANAL and NETFLIX Agreement
By Genevieve Azelama CANAL and NETFLIX, two streaming giants, have strengthened their iconic partnership by making a first-of-its-kind…
AI in the Classroom: How South Africa is Incorporating Tech to Reach Young Minds.
By Genevieve Azelama It is fair to say AI is revolutionizing the world around us in every sector,…
Etihad and Ethiopian Airlines Launch Codeshare Partnership to Boost Global Connectivity
Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have officially activated their new codeshare agreement, a move set to significantly strengthen…
Ojude Oba Festival: A Deep Dive Into Ijebuland’s Crown Jewel
By Genevieve Azelama In Ijebu-Ode, the ancient heart of the Ijebu Kingdom in southwestern Nigeria, the towns and…
The Forgotten Island of Lake Turkana: Life in East Africa’s Otherworldly Desert Sea.
By Genevieve Azelama From remarkable turquoise waters, volcanic rocks, arid plains, and a completely remote and enigmatic Lake…
Nigeria and Angola Set to Lead Africa’s Push for Energy Security
Nigeria and Angola are establishing themselves as key participants in Africa’s continuous energy revolution. As refining capacity is…