Leading Tech Brands Drive Future Digital Economy To Support Nigeria’s US$1 Trillion 2030 Vision At West Africa’s Largest Tech, AI & Startup Show
Global tech leaders including IBM, Meta, and MTN join GITEX NIGERIA 2025, driving tech opportunities that contribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda across talent development & digital infrastructure Nigeria has risen to the forefront of Africa’s digital economy with a powerful ecosystem that is both homegrown and resilient – fuelled by government […]
South Africa Opens Freight Rail to Private Operators in Logistics Shake-Up
In a major move to revitalize its struggling logistics sector, South Africa is opening its freight rail network to private companies. This decision comes as the state-owned firm Transnet battles severe inefficiencies, including equipment shortages and rampant cable theft, which have drastically reduced freight volumes. After a competitive application process, 11 private operators have been approved to […]
Guinea Junta Suspends Opposition Parties Ahead of Constitutional Vote
Guinea’s ruling junta has suspended the country’s three main opposition parties for 90 days. This move, which prohibits all political activities, targets the parties of former President Alpha Condé and former Prime Minister Cellou Dalein Diallo, coming just weeks before a critical constitutional referendum. The junta, led by General Mamady Doumbouya, claims the parties failed to meet […]
DRC Prosecutor Seeks Death Penalty for Ex-President Kabila in Treason Trial
A dramatic legal showdown is unfolding in the Democratic Republic of Congo as military prosecutors seek the death penalty for former President Joseph Kabila, who is being tried in absentia on charges of treason and war crimes. Authorities accuse Kabila of backing Rwanda-supported M23 rebels in their violent campaign in eastern DRC, including the occupation of […]
Geopolitics or Goodwill? The US Push to Send Migrants to African Nations
The US is increasingly turning to African nations as partners for a controversial immigration strategy: third-country deportations. This policy involves sending undocumented migrants, whom the US cannot return to their countries of origin, to nations like Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan. While the US government deems this necessary, the deals have raised significant questions. Critics point out […]
D’Tigress’s Dominance: How Nigeria Can Build on Its Basketball Success
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has cemented its dominance on the continent by securing a historic fifth consecutive FIBA AfroBasket title. This incredible achievement not only solidifies Nigeria’s reputation as a basketball powerhouse but also provides a massive inspiration for women and girls across the nation. However, this success masks significant challenges within the country’s basketball […]
South Africa Warns Young Women Against Dubious Russian Job Offers
South Africa’s government has warned its citizens, particularly young women, to be wary of Russian job offers circulating on social media. This official caution follows reports that firms like Alabuga Start have been recruiting women aged 18 to 22 from Africa and other regions under the guise of legitimate employment. Investigations allege these offers are deceptive, with […]
Meta Expands Africa’s Digital Backbone with Data Centers and Subsea Cables
Meta is making a massive strategic investment to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation, betting big on the continent’s booming online population. This push involves backing new subsea cables like the vast 2Africa project and supporting critical infrastructure, such as the newly launched LKK2 data center in Lagos, Nigeria. The new facility connects to the 2Africa cable, giving […]
Tablets Transform Learning in Malawi’s Poorest Districts
In the challenging educational landscape of Malawi, an innovative pilot program is planting the seeds for a brighter future. Children in districts like Mzimba are now using adaptive learning tablets provided by the UK edtech non-profit onebillion, offering interactive lessons in literacy and numeracy in both Chichewa and English. This technology personalizes education, allowing each child […]
Study Shows Direct Aid Boosts Maternal and Infant Health in Kenya
A new study has found that direct cash transfers can dramatically improve maternal and infant health outcomes in rural Kenya. Researchers from UC Berkeley and Oxford tracked over 100,000 births and discovered that a one-time $1,000 mobile money transfer to households with pregnant women reduced infant mortality by 48%. The funds also encouraged a 45% rise in […]
