• 5 October, 2024
West African Submarine Internet Cables Now Repaired, Restoring Connectivity Across Africa
Africa News Social South Technology

Botswana Expands Free Wi-Fi Access Amidst High Internet Costs

In a significant move to bridge the digital divide, Botswana’s SmartBots initiative continues to transform public access to the internet,

President Capt. Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso
Africa Business News Politics Social West

Burkina Faso Nationalises Two Gold Mines

Burkina Faso has reached an agreement to nationalise two gold mines, Boungou and Wahgnion, in a deal worth approximately $80

Global Cocoa Prices Surge to Record Highs
Africa Business News Politics Social West

Ghana Set to Raise Cocoa Farmers’ Pay by 45%

In a significant move to support its cocoa farmers and curb the rising issue of bean smuggling, Ghana is preparing

News24 | Lesotho counts foreign-owned businesses, says SA retailers must find local partners
Africa Business News Politics Social South

Lesotho counts foreign-owned businesses, says SA retailers must find local partners

Lesotho Trade and Industry Minister Mokhethi Shelile. (@UNLesotho/X) Lesotho has rekindled moves to implement localisation rules for certain types of

Botswana’s President, Mokgweetsi Masisi - Credit: https://www.facebook.com/p/Lucara-Botswana-100093715896568/
Africa Business News Social South

Botswana Unveils Second-Largest Diamond in History: A 2,492-Carat Marvel

In a remarkable discovery that has captured the world’s attention, a 2,492-carat diamond, now recognised as the second-largest ever found,

Chidimma Adetshina
Africa Entertainment News Politics Social South West

Chidimma Adetshina Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria After Nationality Controversy in South Africa

Chidimma Adetshina, a 23-year-old law student, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, marking a triumphant turn in her journey after

Tunisian President Kais Saied (L) shaking hands Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani, in Tunis, Tunisia, Aug. 1, 2023. (AP Photo)
Africa News North Politics Social

Tunisian President Sacks Prime Minister Amid Rising Tensions

In a surprise move late Wednesday, Tunisian President Kais Saied dismissed Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani and swiftly appointed Social Affairs

© NIAID Colorized transmission electron microscopic image of mpox virus particles (red), found within an infected cell (blue), that had been cultured in the laboratory.
Africa Health News Science Social

Africa Grapples with Unprecedented Mpox Outbreak: Urgent Measures and Coordinated Response Underway

Africa is currently facing an alarming surge in Mpox cases, with 15 countries across the continent reporting significant outbreaks since

Nigeria Detains Seven Polish Nationals and Local Tailors for Making Russian Flags Used in Protests
Africa News Politics Social West World

Nigeria Detains Seven Polish Nationals and Local Tailors for Making Russian Flags Used in Protests

Nigeria has detained several tailors who were allegedly involved in creating Russian flags that were waved during anti-government protests in

Devastating Floods Wreak Havoc Across East Africa
Africa East News Science Social

Urban planning at the heart of increasingly severe East African flood impacts in a warming world

Severe flooding on the Rufiji River in Tanzania, photographed on May 2 by NASA The 2024 long rains in East