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Africa’s energy transformation requires $100bn investments annually – Onagoruwa

Punch · September 13, 2025

Africa’s vast energy potential remains underutilised as investors grapple with legal uncertainty, regulatory inconsistencies, and bankability hurdles. In this interview with OLASUNKANMI AKINLOTAN, the co-founder of Parsons Legal Limited, Dr....

From Periphery to Player: Africa’s Voice in the Shifting International Order

McGill International Review · September 13, 2025

We are living through a moment of profound transformation in the international order. New coalitions, such as BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), are positioning themselves as alternatives to US dominance, rooted in South-South...

IMF Expects Africa's Financing Needs to Surge after Loans Exceed $69 Bln

Sada Elbalad · September 13, 2025

Sat 13 Sep 2025 | 10:37 PM Africa’s reliance on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to deepen as mounting debt pressures and limited alternatives leave governments across the continent with few affordable options, the Fund said this week....

Togo surpasses South Africa as Nigeria’s top African trading partner in Q2 2025

Nairametrics · September 13, 2025

Nigeria’s trade relations within Africa underwent a major shake-up in the second quarter of 2025, with Togo outpacing South Africa to become the country’s top African trading partner. This is according to the latest Foreign Trade in Goods...

French Minister and Photographer Muriel Pénicaud Speaks on Tomorrow’s Work and Unveils New Exhibition in Athens

To Vima · September 13, 2025

How will artificial intelligence, ecological evolution, and the changing relationship with employment shape the world of work in the next decade? The four simultaneous transformations we are experiencing today are historically unprecedented in...

Senegal, ITU Deepen Cooperation on Digital Governance

I Africa · September 13, 2025

Senegal’s Telecommunications and Posts Regulatory Authority (ARTP) strengthened ties with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) during the World Regulatory Symposium in Saudi Arabia. ARTP Director General Dahirou Thiam met with ITU...

South Africa Moves to Establish National AI Network of Experts

I Africa · September 13, 2025

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) joined government, academia, and major tech firms in Pretoria on Aug. 7 to discuss creating South Africa’s National Artificial Intelligence Network of Experts. The forum, convened by Deputy Minister of...

Africa's World Cup Journey: Iconic runs and historic firsts

GhanaWeb · September 12, 2025

African nations have made their mark on the global stage with multiple World Cup appearances, with Cameroon leading the continent with eight (8) impressive participations. The Indomitable Lions, renowned for their historic quarter-final run in...

African Movie Festival expanding its reach

Winnipeg Free Press · September 12, 2025

A local film festival dedicated to telling African stories is expanding its reach across Winnipeg this week for its biggest edition yet, with screenings planned in four locations, including the Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq. Founded eight years...

KaliSpot Launches Smart Financial Kiosks in Senegal and Partners with Solarix for Congo Basin Expansion

The Fintech Times · September 13, 2025

Senegalese fintech KaliSpot has announced the deployment of its first ‘1Net’ smart kiosks in Dakar. The company also revealed it has signed its first distribution partnership with Solarix, a technology and energy firm, to cover the Democratic...

KaliSpot Boosts Financial Inclusion in Africa with 1Net Kiosks

Fintech Review · September 13, 2025

Senegal-based fintech company KaliSpot has made significant progress in broadening financial inclusion in Africa. The innovative firm has introduced its first ‘1Net’ smart financial kiosks in Dakar. Moreover, it has announced a strategic...

Six African players who starred during the September window

Modern Ghana ·

The penultimate window of African preliminaries for the FIFA World Cup 26™ is complete, with the first two qualifiers from the continent now confirmed in the shape of Morocco and Tunisia. Here, FIFA shines the spotlight on the standout performers...

Akon's wife reportedly files for divorce days before major milestone

The Mirror US · September 13, 2025

Tomeka Thiam has filed for divorce from Akon, ending a relationship that spans nearly 29 years, after suffering an odd Livestream incident last year. According to TMZ, court records filed Thursday, September 11, allege Thiam cited irreconcilable...

Preview: Crystal Palace vs Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole ·

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Seeking to preserve their unbeaten record in the 2025-26 Premier League, Crystal Palace welcome...

Rationale and Protocol Design for the Adaptation and Implementation of a Patient Navigation Program for Cervical Cancer Screening Across Contexts in Senegal

Dove Medical Press · September 13, 2025

J Andrew Dykens,1– 3 Ndèye Marème Sougou,4 Omar Gassama,5,6 Ndeye Mbombe Dieng,7 Caryn E Peterson,2,3,8 Crystal L Patil,9 Saria Awadalla,8 Sarah Abboud,10 Ibrahima Ndiaye,4 Fatoumata Binetou Diongue,4 Aliath Salami,1 Aida Fall,4 Rey A Flores,1...

Policy makers seek innovation, inclusive leadership for strong Africa food systems

The Guardian (Nigeria) · September 12, 2025

Rising from a six-day Africa Food Systems (AFS) Forum 2025, held in Dakar, Senegal, under the theme: “Africa’s Youth: Leading Collaboration, Innovation and Implementation of Agri-Food Systems Transformation,” leaders in the continent have made a...

Macky Sall on a new $50bln plan to climate-proof Africa

Context ·

What’s the context? Amid funding uncertainty, African leaders urgently call for more climate adaptation cash. African leaders call for climate cash Aid cuts add strain to continent's needs Private companies stepping up to fill gaps JOHANNESBURG,...

FESTAC Africa festival 2025 launched with a call to cement Africa’s legacy

Graphic · September 12, 2025

This year’s FESTAC Africa festival 2025 scheduled to take place from Sunday, September 21-27, in Accra has been officially launched with a call for Africans and people of African descent to promote and cement Africa’s legacy. The call, which falls...

Stears: West Africa’s macro environment showing gradual improvement

CNBC Africa ·

In a recent analysis, the Stears West Africa Macro report presented a cautiously optimistic outlook for the region's macroeconomic environment. The data indicate a gradual improvement in key economies, with inflation largely under control in...

Prospects for democratic resilience in Africa during uncertain times

The Brookings Institution ·

Democratization in Africa is at a crossroads. On the one hand, there have been impressive strides in democratic deepening in recent years. For instance, after more than 60 years in power, the Botswana Democratic Party peacefully transferred power...