London Mayor Sadiq Khan visits Lagos to strengthen UK-Nigeria tech and creative ties
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is in Lagos, Nigeria, meeting with local creatives and tech entrepreneurs as part of a historic...
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How a US mission to push a Trump deal in DR Congo unravelled
An Israeli-American businessman, a former State Department official and a decorated Green Beret pitched up in the Democratic Republic of...
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DR Congo-Rwanda deal: Uncertainty over whether the hostilities will end
A deal signed in Washington on Friday has been touted as a major step toward peace in the Democratic Republic...
Ukraine turns to Africa in its struggle against Russia
On Africa's dry western tip, Mauritania has become an unlikely staging post for Ukraine's increasingly global struggle with its adversary...
Sahel region hardest-hit by terrorism worldwide, says Global Terrorism Index 2025
The Sahel region in Africa accounted for 51 percent of global terrorism-related deaths in 2024, up from 48 percent in...
Overcoming Education Barriers for Young Mothers in Sub-Saharan Africa
Education remains an essential human right and wealth, an important motivation for financial growth, gender equality, and social progress. However,...
Youth Empowerment Through Vocational Training in Rural Sub-Saharan Africa
Unemployment of youth, without a doubt, is constantly pressing in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa and has limited access to...
Manufacturers in Ghana and Nigeria claim that although corruption damages businesses, digital technologies provide a chance to combat it
Electronic payments, online procurement systems and automated record-keeping can make business processes more transparent and accountable. Digital platforms can also...
Former French President says Niger coup is doomed to “failure”; Germany backs EU sanctions against junta
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday predicted the "certain" failure of the perpetrators of the coup in Niger, believing...
Burkina Faso coup: Crowd celebrates while ECOWAS has been “blamed” for unrest
More than 1,000 people gathered in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou on Tuesday in support of a military coup that a...
Nigerian academics weigh in on the faults and frustrations of managing COVID-19
By Doyin Odubanjo*, Christian Happi*, Folasade Ogunsola*, & Oyewale Tomori* The Conversation Africa recently held its first policy dialogue session where seasoned academics in...
Lamu Island, Kenya
Lamu Island in Kenya is one of the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlements in East Africa, a living testament to a rich history spanning over seven centuries. Lamu Old Town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001 for its distinctive blend of traditional Swahili architecture with Arab, Indian, and European influences.
Songo Mnara: Ancient Trading City and Swahili’s Forgotten Treasure
Songo Mnara Island, located off the southern coast of Tanzania, is one of the most important archaeological sites in East Africa and a living testament to the grandeur and wealth...
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Timbuktu: Jewel of the Sahara and City of Knowledge and Gold
Timbuktu is a city on the edge of the Sahara Desert in Mali. It conjures up images of golden sands, distant caravans, and hidden treasures of knowledge. It has long...
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Kilwa Kisiwani (Kilwa Island), Tanzania
Kilwa Kisiwani (Kilwa Island) is located off the southern coast of Tanzania and is considered one of the most important archaeological and historical sites in East Africa. It is a...
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US tariffs on South Africa set to hit white farmers Trump has embraced
U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened 30% tariff on South African exports is set to deal an economic blow to a community he has vocally...
Politics & Society
Al Shabaab captures central Somali town, presses on with advance
Al Shabaab insurgents have seized the town of Tardo in Somalia's central Hiiran region and are pressing on with an...
Sci-Tech & Education
Italian-run space centre in Kenya to be used again for earth observation
An Italian-run space centre in Kenya will be used again for the launch of Earth observation satellites in the coming...
