By Rédaction Africanews and AP Cameroon’s long-time leader Paul Biya was sworn in on Thursday for a new seven-year term following his victory in last month’s presidential election, which his opposition rival has described as “a constitutional coup.” Speaking to…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP The United States is terminating South Sudan’s designation for temporary protected status, which for years allowed people from the East African country to remain in the US legally and escape armed conflict back home. The…
In July, we reported on Tems’ Leading Vibe Initiative, a mentorship programme designed to empower and connect emerging women artists with the support and community they need to grow. The initiative, which is backed with training and production tools from Native Instruments is now…
Angola is spearheading a major infrastructure push, seeking $4.5 billion to extend the Lobito Corridor railway into Zambia’s mineral-rich Copperbelt region. This project aims to drastically streamline export logistics for the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, which together produce over 13%…
“Françafrique” refers to the political, economic, and military networks France used to maintain influence over its former African colonies, a term popularized in 1998 by François-Xavier Verschave. The term was originally meant to convey a positive partnership but has evolved into a…
Mastercard held its inaugural Africa Edge summit, convening leaders from across Africa’s payments ecosystem to explore how collaboration and innovation can accelerate the continent’s digital growth. The forum focused on building the infrastructure, trust, and interoperability needed to support Africa’s…
Hyprop-owned centre brings international retail giant to West Rand, creating 80+ jobs Clearwater Mall, owned and managed by Hyprop Investments, will become home to South Africa’s first Walmart store, marking the American retail giant’s debut entry into the local market.…
Regulatory transformation and its impact on IPPs, PPAs, and energy investment to be discussed at the IPP & PPA Conference – a side event to the Africa Energy Indaba 2026 The launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) marks a…
Nigeria is exploring the sale of its state-owned refineries to boost competition in a market dominated by Aliko Dangote’s massive 650,000-barrel-a-day refinery. The country’s four state-owned refineries, with a combined capacity of 445,000 barrels per day, have been largely inoperable for years…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Uganda-born Zohran Mamdani won a resounding victory on Tuesday to become New York City’s next mayor. It caps the Democrat’s stunning ascent from little-known state lawmaker just a year ago to one of the most…
