Climate resilience through social protection: the economic case for early action

Climate change is no longer a distant risk but a systemic development crisis. The impacts are particularly devastating for the least developed countries and Small Island Developing States, where repeated shocks are eroding hard-won development...

African Teams: Qualified, Still in the Hunt, and Out for 2026 World Cup

The race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has created thrills, pain, and historical events. Some countries have established their spots; others hold onto hope; a few see their aspirations vanish. These teams not only qualified early, but some early,...

Sub-Saharan Africa trade value up 9.7% but tariffs to hit growth

The value of Sub-Saharan Africa’s goods trade grew by 9.7% in the first half of the year versus the first half of 2024, the world’s fastest rate, but US tariffs are likely to weigh on growth and intra-Africa trade still lags other regions,...

Sub-Saharan Africa trade value up 9.7% but tariffs to hit growth

The value of Sub-Saharan Africa’s goods trade grew by 9.7% in the first half of the year versus the first half of 2024, the world’s fastest rate, but US tariffs are likely to weigh on growth and intra-Africa trade still lags other regions,...

Ex-Senegalese president’s brother charged with corruption

A brother of former Senegalese president Macky Sall has been charged with “money laundering” and “corruption,” according to his lawyer. Aliou Sall, who had been held in custody with his wife at a Dakar police station since October 7, was released...

Reviving Traditional Healing with Modern Knowledge: Cupping Therapy and Energy Medicine in West Africa

In recent years, the global health community has witnessed resurgence in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) as people seek natural, holistic approaches to health and healing. Among these therapies, cupping therapy and energy medicine...

Dan Kunle: Dangote’s Expansion Signals Africa’s Economic Independence

Energy sector consultant and public policy analyst Dan Kunle has hailed the Dangote Group’s multi-billion-dollar investments across Africa, describing them as a symbol of a new era of African-led industrialisation and economic self-reliance....

Wild scenes as African nation makes history

A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde’s capital Praia on Monday after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the World Cup for the first time. Honking horns and street fireworks greeted euphoric fans pouring out of the...

2026 WCQ: 3 automatic spots left for African countries

As the 2026 World Cup qualifying series ends in the African zone on Tuesday, there are still three automatic spots up for grabs. This means that so far, six countries have confirmed their places at next year’s tournament. They are: Ghana, Tunisia,...

Bianchi to lead Team Kenya in Africa show in Mombasa

Maria Bianchi and coach Ahmed Mohammed /HANDOUT Hungary-based Maria Bianchi will lead a formidable 13-man Kenyan team to the Africa Senior Open Water Swimming Championship slated for October 21-23 in Mombasa. Team Kenya will be up against nine...

How Africa’s Second Placed Teams Qualify For FIFA World Cup 2026: Explainer

Explaining Africa’s Complex World Cup Qualification Path For Runners-Up Teams The race for a place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 is almost complete across Africa, with just one matchday remaining. While the winners of the nine qualifying groups will...

Senegal vs Mauritania Prediction and Betting Tips | October 14th 2025

Senegal and Mauritania will battle for three points in their final game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday (October 14th). The game will be played at Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade. The home side will be looking to consolidate on the...

Senegal Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan in Western Sahara

Rabat – Senegal reiterated its firm support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative as the basis for resolving the regional dispute over Western Sahara, during the Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly in New York. Deputy Permanent Representative...

Unlock Africa's Energy Potential at Wider African Energy Summit 2025

Don't miss the Wider African Energy Summit (WAES) 2025 in Aberdeen, Scotland, organized by OGV, where NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC), will deliver the opening address on November 18-19, 2025, at the Marcliffe Hotel...

Protecting the Rare, Precious Red Colobus Will Safeguard Africa’s Forests

Very few people have heard of the rarest primate in #Africa – The Red Colobus. Featuring funky hairstyles and expressive faces they daringly leap between trees to search for food. Every species of red #colobus is under threat from hunting and...

Wolves vs Sunderland early injury news: 5 out and 5 doubts - including 53-time international star

The latest injury updates from Wolves and Sunderland ahead of a key match at the bottom of the Premier League table Wolves face the definition of a relegation six-pointer this weekend when they make the trip to the Stadium of Light to face...

Toby Talbot, leading patron of art house film, dies at 96, report says

NEW YORK (AP) — Toby Talbot, a great patron of art house cinema who with her husband, Dan, helped introduce movie lovers to celebrated works from Jean-Luc Godard,Pedro Almodóvar and hundreds of other international filmmakers and to American...

West Africa’s trade monitoring system has collapsed - why th...

A decade ago countries in West Africa set up a unique trade monitoring mechanism. Its purpose was to track intra-regional trade in agricultural products and livestock in the region. But the system was closed down in 2022 due to a lack of funding...

Rwanda Emerges as Africa’s Premier Low-Risk Investment Destination

Rwanda is becoming one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for business and investment, combining impressive economic growth with political stability and business-friendly regulations, according to recent analysis by investment advisory firm...

Luftensteiner, Volcan conquer Africa triathlon Cup in Kilifi

Part of the action in the men's elite race at the Africa Triathlon Cup in Kilifi on Sunday/ CHARLENE MALWA Austria’s Peter Luftensteiner and Venezuela’s Genesis Carolina Ruiz Volcan emerged victorious as the Africa Triathlon Cup concluded in...