Africa: Mali faces fuel crisis as al Qaeda-tied jihadi fighters tighten grip around capital Bamako

A two-month-old fuel blockade by al Qaeda-linked militants has all but paralysed the capital of Mali, turning the screws on the military government and raising concern that the jihadists might try eventually to impose their rule on the West...

Greed Keeps the Horn of Africa at War

The Horn of Africa sits at an uncomfortable crossroads. It is a region of extraordinary strategic value and natural wealth, yet it remains trapped in overlapping cycles of violence, corruption, and external interference. What is too often framed...

Keyamo urges swift action on Africa’s air traffic gaps

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called for urgent action to address capacity gaps in Africa’s Air Traffic Management systems, stressing the need for strategic investment in human capital to strengthen...

IFC Commits $310 Million to Boost SMEs, Job Creation Across Africa at AFIS 2025

Casablanca – The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced a new series of historic investments amounting to $310 million during the 2025 Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) with the hope of improving small to medium enterprises (SMEs)...

Subaru partners with BirdLife South Africa to support European Roller conservation

Every summer, a flash of turquoise sweeps across South Africa’s skies. The European Roller—a striking migratory bird known for its vivid plumage and incredible endurance—travels more than 15,000 kilometres each year from Asia to Southern Africa....

Haris Rauf suspended for two ODIs against South Africa following ICC Code of Conduct breaches

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has been suspended for Pakistan’s first two ODI matches against South Africa on November 4 and 6 after the ICC sanctioned several Indian and Pakistani players on Tuesday for breaching the Code of Conduct during matches...

GJA releases list of 2025 Media Award nominees

The awards committee of the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) has released the list of award nominees for the 29th GJA Media Awards. The awards ceremony is being hosted by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi this...

Trump meets Xi: How media spins summits into win-loss contests

[Karah Rucker] THERE’S A PATTERN IN HOW THE NEWS MEDIA COVERS PRESIDENT TRUMP’S MEETINGS WITH FOREIGN LEADERS. NEWS OUTLETS THAT HAVE A LEFT AND RIGHT POLITICAL LEAN – ARE NOT SHYING AWAY FROM THAT BIAS – INSTEAD IT’S ON FULL DISPLAY IN A BID TO...

UK and Africa growth propel Super Group Q3, FY revenue forecast raised to $2.2bn

As a result of strong Q3 results, Super Group raised its 2025 full-year revenue forecast by 3% to $2.17bn-$2.27bn. On Monday Super Group announced a year-on-year group revenue rise of nearly 26% to $556.9 million for Q3, boosted by significant...

Sadiq Khan's £83K African Odyssey proves 1 thing - and YOU'RE paying for it

There are a great many ways to fritter away £83,000 of the public purse. One could, for instance, repair a few Peckham potholes, fund a couple of Clapham coppers, or, dare one suggest it, keep a few bob back for the electricity bill. Mr Khan...

Inside Sbarter’s plan to power the next wave of Africa’s Digital Economy through skill-based gaming 

Sbarter introduces a fourth monetisation model in gaming — skill-based competition — offering publishers a compliant, engagement-driven revenue stream without disrupting gameplay. It unlocks new economic and cultural opportunities in markets like...

US senator mentions president in west Africa that has enabled Boko Haram to thrive and cause crisis

U.S. Senator Jim Risch has sharply criticised the Cameroonian government, calling it corrupt and dangerous to American interests His remarks followed reports of internal military tensions in Cameroon after a disputed election Risch urged a full...

IDF Africa Chairperson leads fight against diabetes

Accra, Nov 4, GNA-Ghana has joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2025 World Diabetes Day on the theme “Diabetes and Wellbeing,” marked by a powerful national call to transform diabetes care and awareness. At the launch event in Accra,...

7 Reasons Tech Companies Must Prioritize Digital Advertising in 2026

The technology sector continues to evolve rapidly, and competition for visibility, market share, and trust has never been greater. As tech buyers research solutions online and enterprise decision-making becomes increasingly digital, technology...

Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals set to increase from 12 to 16 teams

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is to be increased from 12 to 16 teams at the next tournament in March, the Confederation of African Football has decided. There were to be 12 teams at next year’s finals in Morocco from March 17-April 3 but CAF’s...

Egypt’s Banque Misr expands into East Africa with new Djibouti subsidiary

Banque Misr has officially inaugurated Banque Misr Djibouti, marking its first Egyptian state-owned banking subsidiary in East Africa. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Hisham Okasha, Chairperson and CEO of Banque Misr; Abdoulkader Kamil...

Maghreb journalists call for stronger regional media unity and shared narrative

Journalists from across the Maghreb called for closer cooperation among North African media organizations to help overcome political divisions and promote a shared regional identity, during a two-day conference held in Rabat by the Moroccan Forum...

NVI CEO Lauds Ghana’s Immunization Gains, Urges Media to Fight Vaccine Misinformation

The Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Vaccine Institute (NVI), Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey, has lauded Ghana for achieving remarkable success in the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) since its launch in 1978. Dr. Sodzi-Tettey...

Turkish defense industry to be showcased at African expo

ANKARA The Turkish defense industry will showcase its innovative technologies alongside African countries at the Bamako Expo (BAMEX ‘25) in Mali on Nov. 11 - 14. The expo is being held for the first time in 2025 and will serve as a platform to...

MaggiVerse: Storytelling, cultural Identity take centre stage as African Food Creators meet in Lagos

African food content creators, culinary experts, and brand leaders have embarked on exploring the evolving landscape of African cuisine and its growing influence on global food trends. At the conference, organised by Maggi, to introduce...