Aklave
 
{{alert.msg}}

Middle East: Hundreds of ships remain stranded in Strait of Hormuz

Africanews  

Hundreds of vessels are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran and Oman moved closer to an agreement that could ease strain on the global economy.

West Africa Sees Surge in Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation

AfricaDotcom  

Human rights campaigners report a significant increase in restrictive anti-LGBTQ legislation across West Africa. Senegal recently doubled prison sentences for

South Africa: Government pushes for continent-wide talks on migration

Africanews  

As anti-immigration demonstrations have driven many migrants to leave South Africa, the country's government is pressing for continent-wide discussions.

Kenya: Recent elephant deaths thought to be linked to pesticides

Africanews  

There’s concern among Kenyans, following the news that the recent deaths of more than a dozen elephants may have been due to pesticides.

Africa’s Youngest Billionaire On His Generation’s Defining Mission

AfricaDotcom  

One of the event's standout moments came from Mohammed Dewji, Africa's youngest billionaire and Founder of MeTL Group. In his keynote, Built in Africa from

Çelebi Aviation Strengthens Its Kenya Operations Through Collaboration With Turkish Airlines

AfricaDotcom  

Çelebi Aviation, which continues to expand its presence in the global aviation industry through strategic partnerships, is strengthening its operations in

Cameroon: President Biya changes communication strategy during Geneva stay

Africanews  

It comes as Biya's absence from Cameroon since 7 June 2026 has fuelled debate over what the opposition is describing as a power vacuum.

WFP warns powerful El Niño could push millions into hunger

Africanews  

The World Food Programme is warning that a powerful El Niño weather pattern could push nearly 49 million more people into acute hunger by the end of next year, bringing the global total to 274 million.

Why Diversity Needs To Start With Technology, Not Just The Workforce

AfricaDotcom  

By Maureen Phiri, Director at Oxyon People Solutions Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

AMCHAM Business Summit To Drive U.S.–East Africa Trade And Investment Opportunities

AfricaDotcom  

The American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham Kenya) will host the AmCham Business Summit 2026 on September 9–10, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya, to advance

South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders' foreign trips after Zuma's visit to India

BBC News Africa  

Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa

UNFPA Appoints Botlhale Boikanyo As Regional ICPD Youth Champion For East And Southern Africa

AfricaDotcom  

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) East and Southern Africa Regional Office is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Botlhale Boikanyo as its new

Turkey: Mo Salah touches down ahead of expected move to Trabzonspor

Africanews  

Wearing Trabzonspor’s blue and burgundy kit, Mo Salah arrived at Istanbul airport on Wednesday ahead of his expected move to the Turkish Super Lig side.

African Institutions’ Readiness To Conduct Phase 1 Bundibugyo Vaccine Trials

AfricaDotcom  

The speed at which clinical trials can be activated in an outbreak is essential to an efficient outbreak R&D response. That’s why, together with the

Louis Vuitton Celebrates The Opening Of Its New Store In Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

AfricaDotcom  

Cape Town – Louis Vuitton announces the opening of its new Cape Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

Adefemi Akinsanya Joins CNN International For New Show Africa Inc.

AfricaDotcom  

CNN International has hired British-born Nigerian journalist Adefemi Akinsanya to host its new multiplatform feature series Africa Inc. Read

Self-taught Engineer Builds Car From Scratch, Dreams of Launching a Nigerian Auto Factory

AfricaDotcom  

When Eze Godday Chukwudi set out to build a car from scratch, many people around him didn't believe it could be done. Today, the self-taught innovator from

Guinea: President Doumbouya takes family holiday to Greece

Africanews  

It’s been described by the Guinean presidency as the country’s first officially announced annual leave by a sitting head of state.

Long-stalled DR Congo prisoner swap gains momentum

Africanews  

A key step in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's fragile peace process could finally be underway, as a long-delayed prisoner exchange between the government and the AFC/M23 rebel group edges closer.

Nigeria's president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers

BBC News Africa  

The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.

Invasive mosquito sparks malaria fears across Africa

Africanews  

A fast-spreading invasive mosquito is raising alarm across Africa, as scientists warn it could fuel a resurgence of malaria in major cities.

San Jose Update