By Majda Lahlou Kassi As mobile networks in Africa continue to evolve, their reliability is crucial for maintaining economic competitiveness and national security. They enable secure communications, protect sensitive data and support the operation of critical industries. Governments and the private sector alike depend on these networks to ensure stability and resilience against disruptions. Securing mobile networks is a prerequisite to realize the full benefits digitalization offers societies. Cybersecurity in mobile networks Mobile networks are not just technological systems but critical infrastructure that connects billions of consumer devices, industries and essential services, such as energy grids, railways and public safety…
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A new report by Altezza Travel spotlights eight African countries emerging as leaders in innovation, investment, and sustainable growth. The nations shaping Africa’s future are Morocco, Egypt, Botswana, Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. The analysis goes beyond traditional economic metrics such as GDP and tourism performance, highlighting forward-looking factors driving the continent’s transformation. These include Morocco’s large-scale infrastructure investments in preparation for hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, Egypt’s development of the ultra-modern New Administrative Capital (NAC), and Uganda’s bold venture into space exploration. Meanwhile, Tanzania and Rwanda are attracting significant investment across multiple sectors, while Kenya’s thriving digital economy continues to set new benchmarks for innovation in Africa. The…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP U.S. President Donald Trump returned to Washington on Thursday after a high-stakes face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling the talks “a success” and announcing new steps to ease trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Trump said he would cut tariffs on Chinese goods, while Beijing agreed to lift restrictions on rare earth mineral exports and resume purchases of American soybeans, marking a potential thaw in a long-running trade dispute. “I thought it was an amazing meeting,” Trump said. “President Xi is a great leader of a very powerful, strong country. It…
As the world celebrated World Food Day this month, social entrepreneur and systems innovator Wawira Njiru, Founder and CEO of Food4Education, reached a new impact milestone: serving over 600,000 meals each school day at roughly $0.30 per child, and more than 150 million meals to date since she launched F4E over a decade ago. Starting in 2012, when she served just 25 children in Ruiru, a small Kenyan town, Njiru today oversees one of Africa’s largest school feeding programs. At the heart of this system is the Giga Kitchen in Nairobi — Africa’s largest green kitchen — capable of preparing over…
By Africanews with AP Hundreds of protesters took to the streets for a second day of demonstrations in Tanzania on Thursday after a disputed election, while Amnesty International reported that two people have died. After the protests broke out on Wednesday, the government shut down the internet, imposed a curfew and deployed the military to the streets. The ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi or CCM party, which has been in power since independence in 1961, sought to extend its rule in Wednesday’s election, with presidential candidates from the two main opposition parties barred from running. The incumbent, President Samia Suluhu Hassan,…
Corruption in the civil engineering and construction sector continues to undermine infrastructure delivery and public trust. South Africa scored 41 points out of 100 on the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index[1], indicating a challenging national corruption environment that also impacts the construction sector, underscoring the urgent need for strong ethical governance, transparency and protection for whistleblowers in the sector. Unethical procurement practices have devastating ripple effects on the economy and society. In the public sector, such practices often result in the misallocation of funds intended for critical infrastructure such as roads, water systems, and housing. In the private sector, they distort…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Sudanese women displaced from provincial capital of North Darfur over the weekend described harrowing experiences as they fled from bombing and gunfire. The city of al-Fashir was captured by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)s on Sunday after an 18-month siege. Witnesses said that during the assault RSF fighters went from house to house, beating and shooting people, including women and children. The United Nations migration agency estimates that over 26,000 residents managed to flee al-Fashir. They arrived exhausted and dehydrated in the nearby town of Tawila, around 60 kilometres west of the city. Resources…
The Honourable Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity and Energy of South Africa, has officially endorsed the Africa Energy Indaba 2026, reaffirming the event’s critical role in shaping Africa’s sustainable energy future. The Indaba will take place from 3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre and is recognized as the continent’s premier platform for dialogue, investment, and collaboration across the energy sector. Watch the Minister’s message of support here: Minister Ramokgopa’s endorsement highlights the South African government’s commitment to fostering strategic partnerships that drive energy security, industrial growth, and a just energy transition. Speaking on the importance of platforms such as the Africa…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Around 200 artists, researchers and musicians gathered in Fez in Morocco for the 17th edition of the Sufi Culture Festival last week. Participants came from various countries including Morocco, Senegal, Turkey, Spain and India, to celebrate Sufi heritage. Sufism is a form of Islamic mysticism. The Sufi Culture Festival of Fez was founded in 2007 to celebrate this religious practice. Its location is not a coincidence as the city of Fez has been a major historical centre for Sufism. “One of the messages we wish to convey is that we are working hard to keep this heritage alive at all times…
As Tanzania heads toward its October 29 general elections, Amnesty International warns of a deepening crackdown on dissent, marking a sharp reversal from early reform promises under President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Opposition leaders, journalists, and activists face arbitrary arrests, torture, and even extrajudicial killings, with dozens reported missing. Treason charges against opposition leader Tundu Lissu and restrictive new laws highlight how the government has weaponized the justice system to silence rivals. Amnesty’s report, “Unopposed, Unchecked, Unjust,” paints a grim picture of shrinking civic space and systemic repression. Without international pressure, observers fear the polls could be reduced to a formality, held under a pervasive climate of fear.…