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One Year, One App, One Community: AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App Celebrates Its First Anniversary

AfricaDotcom  

One year after its launch, the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App is celebrating the growth of a vibrant community that connects thousands of young people across

Africa’s First Investment In Human Capital Begins With Breastfeeding

AfricaDotcom  

As the world marks World Breastfeeding Week from 1 to 7 August, it is worth looking at  breastfeeding differently. We often think of it as a health issue

Can a people’s Constitution beat a colonial immunity deal? Omtatah takes on the Bretton Woods Agreements Act

This Is Africa  

A 1963 statute signed in Kenya's first months of independence is now being tested against the 2010 Constitution's rights framework. The outcome will shape whether African courts can ever hold global lenders accountable.

Kenyan security officers killed in suspected Al-Shabaab border ambush

Africanews  

Kenyan Security Officers Killed in Suspected Al-Shabaab Border Ambush

Equatorial Guinea man warns of Russian recruitment trap

Africanews  

Ukraine estimates that nearly 1,800 Africans have been enlisted by Russian forces to fight on the frontline of the war.

An Israeli group eyeing southern Syria for settlement

Africanews  

Formed early last year, the Pioneers of Bashan are a group of right-wing Israeli activists aiming to establish Jewish settlements inside Syria.

UNICEF says conflict in Sudan's north Kordofan kills 23 children in two months

Africanews  

The conflict in Sudan, now in its fourth year, continues to fuel one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with millions of children facing displacement, hunger and limited access to basic services.

Ghana hit by nationwide blackout as power plants fail

BBC News Africa  

The massive outage has left homes, businesses and some essential services severely disrupted.

Standard Chartered Delivers Record First-half Performance And Upgrades 2026 Guidance

AfricaDotcom  

Standard Chartered today announced its financial results for the first half and second quarter ended 30 June 2026, delivering a record first-half performance

Meet The 2026 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award Winners And The Legacies They Are Shaping

AfricaDotcom  

This year, the Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot marks its fifth year in South Africa with the announcement of Lindiwe Nkuna-Kgopa and Pretty Kubyane as the

DR Congo court approves referendum law, fueling third-term debate

Africanews  

The opposition has strongly criticized the reform, arguing that it could undermine constitutional safeguards. The debate comes as the country faces mounting security challenges, including renewed fighting with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in the east and a growing Ebola outbreak.

Moroccan Paralympic Medalist Mohamed Lahna Enters Final 350-mile Stretch Of Historic Triathlon Across America

AfricaDotcom  

On athlete, three-time Paralympic medalist, and adaptive endurance athlete, Mohamed Lahna has reached the final leg of his historic 250

Parallel Financial Systems Are Reinventing Africa’s Financial Landscape

AfricaDotcom  

Analysis in brief: The digital revolution has enabled African countries to broaden access to financial services for the benefit of all Africans. Smart phones

From Concept To Execution: Unlocking Renewable Energy For South Africa’s C&I Sector

AfricaDotcom  

South Africa's commercial and industrial (C&I) sector has become one of Africa's leading examples of renewable energy adoption. Businesses no longer need

Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme sprints to 100m gold at Commonwealth Games

Africanews  

Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme shattered the Commonwealth Games 100m record on Tuesday sprinting to gold through the Glasgow rain in 9.83 seconds.

Kenya probes death of 15 elephants at Amboseli park

Africanews  

An investigation has been opened into the unexplained death of 15 elephants in one month at a Kenyan nature park, the Kenyan Wildlife Service said Tuesday.

New Orleans fears loss of Haitian migrants who helped build the city

Africanews  

Haitian immigrants have shaped New Orleans' culture and identity for generations. As legal uncertainty grows, the Haitian community fears what the future may hold in a city they helped build.

China-Africa Trade Payments Cross $1 Billion as Standard Bank’s Yuan Bet Pays Off

AfricaDotcom  

A year after becoming the first African bank authorised to process direct transactions through China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System, Standard Bank

Ghana's tallest man dies after years of battling unusual genetic disorder

Africanews  

Across the globe, he was known as Ghana’s tallest man but in Ghana the country where he lived his entire 33 years of life, he was popularly known as Awuche.

Israeli PM holds first meeting with US President since start of Iran war

Africanews  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, their first meeting since the start of the Iran war five months ago.

Algerian parliament elects Khalida Boufedeche its first woman speaker

Africanews  

Algeria's parliament elected its first ever woman speaker on Tuesday evening, making Khalida Boufedeche the fourth-highest ranking official in the country.

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