Goldman Sachs expects South Africa’s rand to extend its strong run in 2026, supported by easing interest rates, steadier public finances, and a more favorable global backdrop. The currency ended 2025 almost 13% stronger against the US dollar, its best annual performance…
By Rédaction Africanews with agencies Rwanda has said it will back its former foreign minister for a third term as head of a global institution that fosters cooperation among French-speaking countries. The announcement was made by the country’s top diplomat,…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Sudanese living in Khartoum have welcomed the military-led government’s return to the capital saying it has brought life back to the streets. Prime minister Kamil Idris on Sunday said the administration would resume work in…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP The new United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees visited Kakuma refugee camp in north-west Kenya on Monday where he praised the country for its integration efforts. It opened in 1992 to welcome people escaping problems…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Africa-America Institute’s State of Education 2026 Conference – “Following The Gold Road–Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.” This exciting, free online conference, launching this…
By Agencies Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine has warned he will call for mass protests if President Yoweri Museveni rigs this week’s presidential election, as more than 20 million Ugandans prepare to vote on Thursday. “We have said it many…
By Michael Oduor with Agencies Construction has commenced in the town of Bishoftu on what Ethiopia claims will be Africa’s largest airport and the continent’s most extensive aviation infrastructure project. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed laid a ceremonial plaque on Saturday…
The Malabo Montpellier Panel presents a synthesis of proven lessons on the ground to boost agricultural productivity, accelerate agrifood processing and trade, expand innovative finance mechanisms, improve food security and nutrition, advance economic equity, and build resilience to climate-related and…
• Initiative seeks to address persistent disparities in breast cancer outcomes between high- and low-income countries, where survival rates remain significantly lower in sub-Saharan Africa • AMPATH and Innovations in Healthcare (in partnership with CHAI) will scale community- and country-led health solutions…
How Africa Energy Indaba is mobilising DFIs, private capital and governments to accelerate bankable energy projects Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its energy journey. Despite being home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and richest energy resources,…
