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Traffic officers arrested for allegedly seeking bribe from Nigeria's anti-corruption boss

BBC News Africa  

They are accused of stopping Musa Aliyu at a fake roadblock and telling him to drive to a cash machine.

Why Nigeria Just Joined a Club Full of Oil’s Biggest Skeptics

AfricaDotcom  

There's something almost contrarian about an OPEC heavyweight walking into the International Energy Agency's tent, given that the IEA has spent years as the

All you need to know about Wafcon 2026

BBC News Africa  

Find out the favourites, format and kick-off times for the delayed 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which starts on 26 July.

Skiing enthusiasts flock to slopes on Lesotho's Maluti Mountain

Africanews  

Afriski says about 70 per cent of visitors come from neighbouring South Africa while the rest are mostly from across the region.

QPR sign former Brighton full-back Lamptey

BBC News Africa  

Former Chelsea and Brighton full-back Tariq Lamptey joins Championship club QPR.

Oil Slides as Tehran and Washington Edge Toward the Table — And Africa’s Producers Are Watching Closely

AfricaDotcom  

Every barrel of Brent crude carries a little bit of geopolitics in its price tag these days, and this week that price tag got slightly lighter. Read more

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' storms the box office

Africanews  

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” launched with an estimated $124.5 million in US ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, notching an even better debut than “Oppenheimer” and marking the filmmaker’s best opening since 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises.”

South Sudanese women say insecurity and lack of services threaten lives

Africanews  

Women in the remote village of Bangolo in South Sudan's Western Equatoria State told United Nations police officers that ongoing insecurity, a lack of healthcare and education, and limited access to basic services continue to threaten their lives and livelihoods.

Gabon signs initial agreement on manganese during state visit to France

Africanews  

The President of Gabon's state visit to France got off to a strong start on Monday with the signing of three strategic agreements. French President Macron welcomed Brice Oligui Nguema to the Elysee Palace for discussions focused on strengthening political and economic cooperation.

Cameroon: President Paul Biya’s prolonged absence raises questions

Africanews  

Described as one of the longest-serving presidents in Africa, Cameroonian President Paul Biya's absence from the country continues to draw criticism.

Morocco Hosts Wafcon for Third Straight Time

AfricaDotcom  

The delayed 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) will finally begin on July 26 in Morocco, with the North African country hosting the tournament for a

Lesotho Emerges as Southern Africa’s Ski Destination

AfricaDotcom  

Lesotho, Africa’s coldest country thanks to its high mountain elevation, has become an unlikely winter tourism hotspot as thousands of visitors from southern

Botswana Accuses Russia of Deceptive Recruitment Campaign

AfricaDotcom  

Botswana has become the latest African nation to accuse Russia of deceptively recruiting its citizens to fight in the war against Ukraine, joining a growing

IMF Says AI Could Boost Africa’s Economy by 4%

AfricaDotcom  

A new International Monetary Fund report finds that artificial intelligence could expand Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy by about 4% over the next ten years, but

Study Finds Gaps in China’s African Agriculture Financing

AfricaDotcom  

China has committed more than $2.26 billion in agricultural loans across Africa since 2000, but new research suggests its investments focus heavily on

Vintage Ghana Film Posters Thrive as Collectible Art

AfricaDotcom  

Ghana’s iconic hand-painted movie posters, once created to attract audiences to neighborhood video clubs, are enjoying renewed international demand as

Africa Turns to Nuclear Amid Energy Security Push

AfricaDotcom  

African countries are increasingly considering nuclear power to improve energy security as geopolitical tensions and fuel supply disruptions expose the

Morocco prepares for 2030 FIFA World Cup with major hotel expansion

Africanews  

For the first time in its history, Morocco will co-host the tournament with Spain and Portugal. To make sure the event runs smoothly, the country plans to add 60,000 hotel beds by 2030, according to the tourism minister.

France confirms 27-year sentence for Rwandan ex-doctor Eugene Rwamucyo

Africanews  

Rwamucyo, 67, was again found guilty of complicity in genocide, complicity in crimes against humanity, and joining a criminal conspiracy to prepare those crimes. He was, however, cleared of genocide and crimes against humanity charges.

Spain celebrates World Cup glory

Africanews  

Spain's World Cup-winning squad received a royal welcome on Monday before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Madrid.

Senegal backs Macky Sall's bid for UN Secretary-General

Africanews  

Senegal has officially thrown its support behind former President Macky Sall's bid to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, marking a dramatic policy shift.

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