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G20 summit adopts declaration despite US boycott

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World leaders at the G20 summit in South Africa adopted a 122-point declaration on global challenges despite the United States’ absence,

Cameroon opposition leader flees to Gambia

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Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has sought temporary refuge in Gambia following a contested election that secured longtime

France seeks fresh ties with Gabon

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French President Emmanuel Macron has continued his African tour with a significant visit to Gabon, marking his first engagement with the nation’s new

US lifts 15% tariff on Ghanaian cocoa

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Ghana has scored a major economic win as the United States lifted the 15% tariff on its cocoa and a wide range of agricultural exports. The

Chad’s oases vanish as sand and heat intensify

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In the Kanem province of Chad, the ancient oases that have sustained life for millennia are facing a severe threat from climate change. As one of the

Walmart enters Africa with South Africa store launch

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The United Arab Emirates is making a major initiative to accelerate Africa's digital future with a planned $1 billion investment in artificial

UAE launches major AI investment across Africa

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Walmart has officially launched its first store in South Africa, marking the American giant's highly anticipated debut on the African continent. The

Burhan rejects Quad ceasefire plan

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Sudan's army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has publicly rejected a recent ceasefire proposal, labeling it the “worst yet.” He declared the plan,

AI joins hunt to save Africa’s most elusive big cat

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Africa’s elusive golden cat is so rare that scientists long struggled to confirm its numbers, but new technology is finally changing that. After Mwezi

Seven African islands perfect for your dream vacation

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Africa’s lesser-known islands offer some of the continent’s most enchanting summer escapes, blending untouched nature with rich cultural character. From

Africa.com and Aspire Institute Announce Knowledge Partnership to Empower Emerging African Leaders

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Africa.com, the leading digital media platform celebrating Africa’s innovation and leadership, has announced a new Knowledge Partnership with Aspire

South Africa: Orange Farm's Crime Fighting Patrollers

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[GroundUp] Community members have lauded efforts by the crime patrollers to make their streets safer, with over 400 people already part of the initiative

Nigeria: Kwara Governor, Others Receive Freed 38 Worshippers As Victim Recounts Ordeal in Bandits' Den

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[Leadership] The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Sunday evening, received the freed 38 worshipers kidnapped from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti local government area of the State last week.

Africa: Meet the Activists Working to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls

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[Spotlight Initiative] November 25 marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence -- a civil society-led initiative calling for action to ensure that every woman and girl can live a life free from violence.

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Move to a Biometric Digital ID

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[New Times] The government is preparing to roll out a national digital identification system that will allow residents to use a digital ID starting in June 2026. The initiative follows the enactment of an enabling law in 2023.

Nigeria: Tinubu in Extended Security Meeting With CDS, COAS, DG DSS, IG At State House

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[This Day] President Bola Tinubu on Sunday evening met with top brass of both the military and security agencies at the State House, Abuja.

Rwanda: Diabetes in My Family - Lessons I Wish Everyone Knew

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[New Times] I grew up with diabetes around me. My grandmother had type 2 diabetes, and my brother had type 1 diabetes. Both conditions involve high blood sugar, but they differ in their causes and treatments. Little did I know this would influence my career in medicine and research on chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and cancer.

Africa: Industry At the Heart of Global Solutions - Global Summit Opens in Riyadh

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[UN News] Leaders from across the world are debating how industry can help tackle some of the world's most urgent challenges - from climate change and food insecurity to the need for fairer supply chains - at the Global Industry Summit, which opened on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Africa: Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty As the Global Fund Secures U.S.$11.34 Billion in Ongoing Replenishment

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[Nigeria Health Watch] In 2001, when the late Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations was championed the creation of the Global Fund, he is famously quoted as saying "When I first mooted the idea of the Global Fund, people said I was dreaming... I love dreams. It always starts with a dream." I wonder how he would have felt today about the US$11.34 billion dollars pledged for 2026-2028 funding cycle, against a replenishment target of US$18 billion to sustain momentum in the global fight against AIDS,

Nigeria: Kebbi School Attack - DHQ Probes Alleged Troops Withdrawal From Facility

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[Leadership] The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has directed the probe of circumstances surrounding the alleged withdrawal of troops from a girls school in Kebbi State where students were abducted on Monday.

Nigeria: Tinubu Vows to Intensify Fight Against Insecurity

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[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to tackling insecurity across Nigeria, stressing that he will not rest until all citizens were protected.

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