Firefighters from the West Midlands in the United Kingdom have been deployed to Mozambique to assist with ongoing flood rescue operations, following severe rainfall and widespread flooding that have affected thousands of residents. The team is working alongside local and international emergency resp
Jan 25, 2026
As African economies continue to face financial pressures, several nations are relying heavily on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for economic support at the beginning of 2026. A recent report highlights the top 10 African countries with the largest outstanding IMF debt, reflecting both the co
Jan 24, 2026
Supporters of South African opposition leader Julius Malema gathered in large numbers outside a Johannesburg court as the outspoken politician awaited sentencing in a high-profile legal case that has attracted national and regional attention. Malema, who is the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighter
Jan 24, 2026
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three foreign nationals in connection with an alleged SIM box fraud operation at Sakumono in the Greater Accra Region. The arrests form part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat cyber-telecommunication crimes and protect the integrity of Ghan
Jan 24, 2026
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has achieved registration under the ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management Standard, marking a major milestone in the Bank’s commitment to global best practices, sound governance, and operational excellence. The registration, issued in November 2025, followed rig
Jan 24, 2026
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, during his traditional media conference summarizing the performance of Russian diplomacy in 2025, described the entire African leadership as currently in the process of waking up, from its deep slumber, to ensure political sovereignty, and now making assertive efforts
Jan 24, 2026
Tragedy struck in Plateau State, Nigeria, late Wednesday as seven miners were reportedly shot dead during an attack at a mining site. According to the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), the victims were working when gunmen suddenly opened fire, leaving the community in shock and mourning. The i
Jan 23, 2026
Nearly half of all school-age children in Sudan are currently out of school as a result of the country’s ongoing civil war, according to a new report released by an international humanitarian organisation. The findings highlight the devastating impact of prolonged conflict on education and the growi
Jan 22, 2026
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Informa Markets, a global leader in live and on-demand events and data services. The partnership will strengthen the planning, delivery, and sustainability of the Africa CDC
Jan 20, 2026
