The 2026 State of the Nation (SONA) address reaffirmed the commitments made by the Government of National Unity (GNU) to inclusive economic growth, job creation, and reducing poverty and the cost of living. These pillars are foundational to any credible…
Madagascar’s military ruler Col Michael Randrianirina has dissolved the government unexpectedly, dismissing the prime minister and the entire cabinet, according to a statement from his spokesperson. “The government has ceased its functions” it said, adding that Randrianirina will appoint a…
By Michael Oduor with AFP Oil prices have surged past the $100 mark, as conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Brent crude jumped 17 percent today to trade at $107 a barrel. That’s the highest level since 2022, when Russia’s…
South Africa’s latest budget has sparked cautious optimism, with officials suggesting the country’s strained public finances may finally be stabilizing. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana pointed to easing debt pressures and declining bond yields as early signs of recovery, helped by…
More than USD 29 million has been mobilised to support Madagascar’s response and recovery following tropical cyclones Fytia and Gezani through a combination of pre-arranged financing solutions facilitated by the African Risk Capacity (ARC) and partner institutions. This financing was…
By Rédaction Africanews with AFP Thousands took part in one of Zanzibar’s largest communal Iftar meals at the island’s Amani Stadium, where Muslims and non-Muslims gathered to break the fast at sunset during Ramadan. “We have just managed to showcase…
By Wahany Johnson SAMBOU Macky Sall to succeed United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres? Not everyone in Senegal likes the idea. Victims of the violence in 2021 and 2024 under the former president’s regime are strongly opposed. So are some…
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo regained the world half-marathon record as he claimed victory in Lisbon on Sunday. The 25-year-old won in 57 minutes and 20 seconds to take 10 seconds off the record set by Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha in Valencia in 2024.…
Step up and showcase your impact! World Travel Market (WTM) Africa is urging responsible tourism stakeholders to submit their entries for the Responsible Tourism Awards before the 20 March deadline. Free to enter and open to companies of all sizes,…
Often, I am the only woman in the room – sometimes, the only African woman. This is not a complaint, but a statement of fact. It is my starting point, and it has offered me an unexpected advantage: being the…
