Malawi eliminates school fees
Malawi has taken a bold step toward improving education by abolishing tuition, examination, school development, and identity card fees for all public schools, while boarding fees for secondary schools remain in place. President Mutharika, who announced the move, hopes it will boost enrollment and literacy in a country struggling with a primary completion rate of 52 percent […]
Kenyans sweep Valencia Marathon
Kenya delivered a stunning performance at the 45th Valencia Marathon, with John Korir and Joyciline Jepkosgei claiming top honors and setting personal bests. Korir won the men’s race in 2:02:24, the eighth-fastest time globally in 2025 and just eight seconds shy of the year’s record. Germany’s Amanal Petros set a national record to finish second, while Norway’s […]
AES unveils new identity system
Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré became the first Alliance of Sahel States (AES) leader to receive the bloc’s new biometric identity card, marking a major step in defining the AES’s identity in the post-ECOWAS era. The card, unveiled by Security Minister Mahamoudou Sana, will be rolled out across Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger as the region […]
Congo fighting defies peace deal
Fresh fighting erupted in eastern Congo just hours after President Donald Trump hosted Congolese and Rwandan leaders in Washington to celebrate a peace deal, underscoring the fragility of the US-brokered effort. While the agreement aimed to stabilize the mineral-rich region and attract Western investment, clashes quickly resumed between Congo’s army, M23 rebels, and alleged Rwandan forces. […]
South Africa’s G20 tenure scorecard
South Africa’s G20 presidency, guided by themes of solidarity and sustainability, highlighted Africa’s unique climate vulnerabilities and pressed for greater global responsibility. Key achievements include putting environmental crime on the agenda and advancing a voluntary clean-cooking initiative. The resulting declaration acknowledged the principle that high-emitting nations must support Africa with funding and technology. On sustainability, […]
Ethiopia strikes deal with Amhara faction
Ethiopia has taken a significant step toward easing tensions in its troubled Amhara region with a new peace deal between the regional government and one faction of the Fano militia. Brokered by the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the agreement offers hope after two years of conflict. However, experts warn its impact may be […]
Inside the rise of “We Run Nairobi”
Emily Chepkor’s casual Saturday jog with three women in 2022 has grown into We Run Nairobi, the city’s most vibrant running community. Chepkor initially sought to create a free, welcoming space for runners of all levels, a vision that has now drawn over a thousand participants. The club’s explosive growth, fueled by inclusion and post-run coffee, […]
