By Rédaction Africanews and AP The United Nations has raised serious concerns over conditions in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, with officials warning that abuse of Palestinians appears deliberate, widespread, and systematic. UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese told the…
Water Security Africa, co-located with Enlit Africa (19–21 May 2026, CTICC), has announced its full programme, centred on utility and municipal playbooks from regions that have faced acute water stress and responded with measurable operational change. With sub-Saharan Africa projected…
By João Gaspar Marques There is a cost that does not appear on any balance sheet and yet is one of the most consequential expenses a company operating in Africa will incur. I call it the Perception Tax: the financial…
In 2024, the Coca-Cola system in South Africa contributed R51.2 billion in value-added economic impact across its value chain. The Coca-Cola system and its value chain supported over 87,000 direct and indirect jobs in South Africa in sectors including retail,…
The West Africa Climate Resilience Summit will bring together public officials, local authorities, researchers, youth, and development partners to discuss regional priorities and identify actionable pathways for climate resilience. Themed “From Climate Crisis to Climate Resilience: Pathways for West Africa…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and FCI will jointly host the Africa Regional Conference on Factoring, Receivables Finance&Credit Insurance on 15–16 April 2026 in Kampala, Uganda. As Africa moves towards a unified market, these financial tools serve as essential catalysts…
Two Russians are due to go on trial in Angola accused of stirring up anti-government protests, conducting a campaign of disinformation, and attempting to interfere in next year’s presidential election. Arrested last August, political consultant Igor Ratchin and translator Lev…
by Nazia Pillay, Managing Director: Southern Africa at SAP AI agents have moved from sci-fi to C-suite. From managing customer support workflows to orchestrating complex supply chains, agentic AI is redefining how businesses operate, respond, and grow. These intelligent digital…
Police in Nigeria say 15 people have been arrested following allegations of sexual assault at a community festival in the southern Delta state. Videos circulated online showing young men openly attacking women who were on their own. The clips sparked…
By Rédaction Africanews Ukraine has expressed interest in importing liquefied natural gas from Mozambique, as years of Russian attacks have strained its energy resources. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with his Mozambique counterpart Daniel Chapo on Monday. After the meeting,…
