Africa
Nigeria Leads Africa in Banking Customers Despite Trailing Rivals in Total Assets
Nigeria has emerged as the African country with the largest banking customer base, reinforcing its position as one of the continent’s biggest financial...
Ramaphosa Urges African Nations to Adopt Coordinated Approach to Migration
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on African countries to strengthen cooperation on migration, saying a coordinated continental approach is essential to...
Vodafone Raises Earnings Outlook Following Safaricom Integration, Underscoring Africa’s Growing Telecom Market
Global telecommunications giant Vodafone has upgraded its earnings outlook after incorporating the financial performance of Safaricom into its latest guidance, highlighting the growing...
Funding Cuts Threaten Africa’s Gains in Disease Prevention and Public Health
Reductions in international health funding are raising concerns about Africa’s ability to sustain progress in the prevention and control of infectious and noncommunicable...
Indigenous African Foods Gain Global Recognition as FAO Calls for Stronger Investment in Traditional Food Systems
Traditional African foods are increasingly being recognized as essential to improving food security, nutrition, climate resilience and economic development following renewed calls by...
Rising Global Oil Prices Increase Pressure on African Currencies
African foreign exchange markets are experiencing renewed pressure as rising global crude oil prices increase demand for United States dollars among fuel-importing economies,...
African Designers Spotlight Sustainability as Fashion Industry Embraces Global Shift
African fashion is increasingly positioning itself at the forefront of the global sustainability movement, with designers across the continent integrating eco-friendly practices, cultural...
Senegal sack coach Pape Thiaw after World Cup exit
Senegal have dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw following the national team’s disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced...
Tunisia’s Tabarka Jazz Festival Returns After Six Years Away and the Coral Coast Is Alive Again
After six years of silence, one of North Africa’s most celebrated music events has returned. The Tabarka Jazz Festival, first launched in Tunisia...
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Traditional Ruler Sues for Peace, Development in Urhobo Land
The Ovie of Umiaghwa-Abraka in Delta State, retired AVM Lucky Ararile, has called for sustained peace, unity, stability and development across Urhobo land....
Nigeria Charges Man Accused of Running Fictitious Government Agency
Nigerian authorities have charged Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew with forgery and impersonation after prosecutors accused him of creating and running a fictitious government agency...
