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Business & Innovation

DBIA doing business in Africa country guides

Expanding Real-time Money Movement For Businesses Globally

Real time Money Movement For Businesses Globally

Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa To See Fastest 5g Subscription Growth

Sub-Saharan Africa 5g

The IMF Is Back in Dakar. Africa’s Sovereign Markets Are Open for Business

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Powering Africa’s Industrial Future: Why Electrification is a Key Enabler

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Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire Align Cocoa Pricing to Stabilise Global Supply

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Zambia and US Expand $491 Million Grant to Power Critical Minerals Future

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TLcom’s $70 Million Pan-African Tech Fund Ignites Startup Momentum

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AFC’s $600 Million Lifeline to Dangote: Tripling Africa’s Fertilizer Muscle

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Why The UAE Is Betting Big On Nigeria When Others Hold Back

Flags of UAE and Nigeria flying together against a clear blue sky.

Zambia: The European Union deploys an Election Observation Mission

Zambia: The European Union deploys an Election Observation Mission
Discover how AI is shaping Africa's future and transforming industries across the continent.
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Women CEOs in Africa - Africa.com.
Discover how AI is shaping Africa's future and transforming industries across the continent.
Digital infrastructure map of Africa with icons representing connectivity and technology.
Women CEOs in Africa - Africa.com.
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Features & Opinion

Flags of UAE and Nigeria flying together against a clear blue sky.

Why The UAE Is Betting Big On Nigeria When Others Hold Back

Youth Unemployment

Youth Unemployment: We Already Have A Proven Solution

SA Wealth Management

South Africa Can Serve As A Template For Wealth Management In Emerging Markets

South African power plant with industrial infrastructure and smokestacks under a cloudy sky.

The Risk Problem With Investors Treating African Energy As One Market

Centres Of African Wealth

The New Centres Of African Wealth: How The East And West Are Evolving

Access Oxygen Programme

Air Liquide Deploys Its Access Oxygen Programme In Madagascar To Improve Oxygen Access In Rural Areas

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Fatoumata Diawara’s Massa: An Eternal Philosophy of Freedom

Hundreds of Malawians return home amid tensions in South Africa

Hundreds Of Malawians Return Home As South Africa Tensions Rise

Macron Supports Ghana

Macron Supports Ghana’s Push For Reparatory Justice Over Slavery

Young doctors

Young doctors focus on community wellbeing

Africas Digital Growth

Africa Is No Longer Catching Up — It Is Rewriting The Rules Of Digital Growth

Engineering Theory and Industrial Practice

Bridging the Gap Between Engineering Theory and Industrial Practice Through Digital Twin-Based Training

Silindile Mabuyazi Receives 2026 Wayfinder Award

National Geographic Society Recognizes Silindile Mbuyazi With 2026 Wayfinder Award

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Mining Investment In Francophone Africa – Navigating Finance, Partnerships And Reframing Risk

TB in SA

TB Is Curable. South Africans Can’t Wait Around For Someone Else’s Rescue.

Africa's Power Market

Africa’s Power Market is Learning to Share

Blood Donation day

The Blood Donation Story Doesn’t End When You Roll Up Your Sleeve

Africas Creators 1

The Continent Is Not Waiting. Africa’s Creators Are Already Building The Economy.

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Arts, Culture & Society

The Joy

Internationally-Recognised Band The Joy Releases New Single & Music Video “Precious”.

The Joy releases Precious, a new single, on Friday 19 June. The exciting new song combines Zulu and English verses, building ...

Fatoumata Diawara’s Massa: An Eternal Philosophy of Freedom

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Abdullah Ibrahim: A Remembrance

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Cape Verde Keeps World Cup Hopes Alive With Dramatic Draw Against Uruguay

Cape Verde’s World Cup Dream

Why The UAE Is Betting Big On Nigeria When Others Hold Back

Flags of UAE and Nigeria flying together against a clear blue sky.

Zambia: The European Union deploys an Election Observation Mission

Zambia: The European Union deploys an Election Observation Mission
Ebola Outbreak Escalates In Central Africa

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Tops 1,000 Cases

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases, including 254 deaths, as health authorities struggle to contain ...

Sandton Johannesburg

South African Assets Rally as Inflation Fears Ease

South African assets are attracting renewed investor interest as concerns about stagflation and rising inflation ease, according to a Bank of ...

H.E. Felix Tshisekedi, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, and H.E. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé.

Why The UAE Is Betting Big On Nigeria When Others Hold Back

By Oti Egwu There is a familiar rhythm to the way the world talks about investing in Nigeria. Enthusiasm arrives in waves, conference panels fill with promises, and then, at the first tremor of risk,...

Youth Unemployment: We Already Have A Proven Solution

Amid widespread concern about youth unemployment in South Africa, Safe-Hub is creating pathways to opportunity, one community at a time. According to the latest figures from Stats SA, approximately 3,9 million young people aged 15-24 are not...

South Africa Can Serve As A Template For Wealth Management In Emerging Markets

Banking groups operating in Emerging Markets can take lessons from South Africa and Brazil when it comes to building out profitable wealth management offerings. This is according to recent research released by Boston Consulting Group...

The Risk Problem With Investors Treating African Energy As One Market

By Vuyo Mafrika, Head, Global Markets, Client Solutions –  Africa Regional Offices; Chewe Chumanya, Bank  Manager, Absa Zambia; and Opy Ramaremisa, Head, Client Solutions, Absa CIB The El Niño-linked drought that parched Southern Africa in...

The New Centres Of African Wealth: How The East And West Are Evolving

South Africa remains a key anchor in Africa’s wealth landscape, but its dominance is steadily giving way as wealth and influence spread across the continent.  Standard Bank’s Psyche of Africa’s Wealthiest report highlights how growth...

South Sudan election

South Sudan Schedules Long-delayed National Elections

South Sudan’s National Election Commission has officially set December 22, 2026, as the date for the country’s long-awaited inaugural general election, ...

Africa's Latest News

Morocco Eyes Economic Boost From 2030 World Cup

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Botswana Sees Signs of Diamond Recovery

An array of sparkling diamonds and gemstones showcasing brilliance and clarity.

Kenya Halts US Ebola Quarantine Project

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South Africa Boosts Security as Anti-migrant Deadline Looms

African migrants and vendors on the move, showcasing migration and commerce in Africa.

Morocco Eyes Economic Boost From 2030 World Cup

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Botswana Sees Signs of Diamond Recovery

An array of sparkling diamonds and gemstones showcasing brilliance and clarity.

Kenya Halts US Ebola Quarantine Project

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South Africa Boosts Security as Anti-migrant Deadline Looms

African migrants and vendors on the move, showcasing migration and commerce in Africa.

Ancient Oromo Concept Offers Path to Ethiopian Peace

Oromo philosophy

Café Manhattan endures as Africa’s oldest queer bar

Africas oldest gay bar

Engage & Learn

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Wahab Feyisara Fatima, ALP ‘25, Works With Aspire Collaborator BUILD54 Africa Foundation to Empower Youth in Africa

Vodacom Eco-Warriors Competition

From Gen Z To Gen Solution: Young Innovators Win Vodacom Eco-Warriors Competition

South Africans

The Unfinished Work Of June 16 – Many South Africans Are Still Being Educated Into Exclusion

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Cross-Border Learning: Kepler College Explores Ashesi’s Career Services Approach  

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From Classroom to Workforce: Building AI-Ready Talent in Uganda

Child Protection Week

Why Child Safeguarding Must Become SA’s Loudest Promise During Child Protection Week

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AWIEF

AWIEF Launches Pitch N Grow 2026 – A Women Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) announces the launch of Pitch n Grow, a flagship annual women entrepreneurship pitch ...

Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa To See Fastest 5g Subscription Growth

Sub-Saharan Africa 5g

Haleon And Upper Tana–Nairobi Water Fund Partner To Replenish 76,000m³ Of Water Annually

Haleon And Upper Tana–Nairobi Water Fund

AMCHAM Kenya Appoints Paul Muthaura As Chief Executive Officer

Paul Muthaura

Why The UAE Is Betting Big On Nigeria When Others Hold Back

Flags of UAE and Nigeria flying together against a clear blue sky.

Zambia: The European Union deploys an Election Observation Mission

Zambia: The European Union deploys an Election Observation Mission
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Headlines

International Coalition Supporting the Return of Ukrainian Children Welcomes 50th Member, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Companies RISE to the cloud as AI moves into core business operations

Companies RISE to the cloud as AI moves into core business operations

The mosquito is one of the world’s most studied insects. Here’s why.

The mosquito is one of the world’s most studied insects. Here’s why.

Who are the women working on the frontlines of Sudan war’s sexual violence epidemic?

Who are the women working on the frontlines of Sudan war’s sexual violence epidemic?

Under Mission 300, A New Way of Doing Business Connects Over 50 Million People to Electricity Across Africa

Au nord du Togo, le PAM et le Gouvernement se mobilisent pour lutter contre l’insécurité alimentaire

Over 400,000 Chadians Return from Sudan, IOM Urges Stronger Support

Over 400,000 Chadians Return from Sudan, IOM Urges Stronger Support

Agenz Raises Million from Breega, Attijariwafa Ventures and Saviu Ventures to Accelerate the Digital Transformation of Morocco’s Real Estate Market

Agenz Raises $5 Million from Breega, Attijariwafa Ventures and Saviu Ventures to Accelerate the Digital Transformation of Morocco’s Real Estate Market

Seychelles and Eritrea adopt first WHO prequalified 4th generation HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B integrated test

Seychelles and Eritrea adopt first WHO prequalified 4th generation HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B integrated test

WFP brings food security to the big screen through moving cinema campaign in Egypt

Africa CDC and WHO launch joint continental Ebola response plan

African Development Bank launches project to boost agriculture in Sudan

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Flags of UAE and Nigeria flying together against a clear blue sky.

Why The UAE Is Betting Big On Nigeria When Others Hold Back

Zambia: The European Union deploys an Election Observation Mission

Zambia: The European Union deploys an Election Observation Mission

“One child's smile makes everything worthwhile” — United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) continues child protection efforts

“One child’s smile makes everything worthwhile” — United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) continues child protection efforts

Uganda’s Middle East Embassies Convene in Istanbul to Boost Economic and Commercial Diplomacy

Uganda’s Middle East Embassies Convene in Istanbul to Boost Economic and Commercial Diplomacy

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Receives Copy of Credentials of Nigerian Ambassador

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Receives Copy of Credentials of Nigerian Ambassador

World Bank Group Report: Pathways for Unlocking Productivity-Led Private Sector Growth in Guinea-Bissau

World Bank Group Report: Pathways for Unlocking Productivity-Led Private Sector Growth in Guinea-Bissau

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