Back to the Nile: How fishermen in Sudanese capital are recovering from ravages of war
Boats disappeared from river docks, markets shut down and thousands fled amid shelling and collapsing services. For months, Ali could not reach the river.
Why rebel pull-out in eastern Congo offers some relief but peace remains a remote possibility
Dunia Kashindi Fabien, commander of the 33rd military region, addressed residents on Tuesday after the deployment, linking the army’s return to the government’s broader diplomatic campaign.
African Peace and Security Union diplomat Roll Stéphane Ngomat says crises are resolved when institutions function properly
A good example is the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia, which demonstrates the shift towards peacekeeping missions that integrate military action with political reconciliation and humanitarian support.
How Zimbabwe’s national soccer team vivid English names like Godknows, Divine, Marvellous, Knowledge or Prosper draw attention
During the African Cup of Nations soccer tournament in January, Zimbabwe’s national team drew attention for the striking names on the team sheet, which quickly trended on social media.
New study finds surge in violence followed Trump’s cuts to USAID programmes in Africa
For many years, USAID had provided crucial support to African countries wrecked by conflict and violence. By eliminating more than 90 per cent of foreign aid contracts, the Trump administration effectively cut some $60 billion in funding.
Will Africa seize this opportunity presented by China via zero tariff on exports?
The United States and the EU have long imposed rigid structural adjustment requirements, strict governance benchmarks and mandatory reciprocal opening terms on African countries seeking preferential trade arrangements.
Nairobi: Africa and France push for mutually rewarding collaboration at Africa Forward Summit
The summit, co-chaired by Kenya President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, brought together heads of state and government from some 30 countries on the continent and France in what organisers described as an implementation-focused forum to deliver concrete investment opportunities, policy reforms and actionable partnerships.
South African president cites AU Agenda 2063 to spur African tourism at Travel Indaba 2026
Africa’s Travel Indaba is an iconic African leisure trade show, owned by South African Tourism with the specific objective of creating market access for a vast array of African leisure tourism products.
Satellite operators turn to Africa as governments, businesses and citizens seek digital connectivity
Jean-François argues that connectivity brings people together by expanding access to knowledge, enabling business, and supporting development.
France outlines diplomatic relations tweak with Africa from offering aid to ‘shared agenda’
President William Ruto of Kenya, which is co-hosting the summit with France, referred to sovereignty eight times in his speech on the summit’s final day. He reiterated that the days of European dependency were over for Africa in favour of mutual respect between cooperating nations.
