China Square, a Chinese-owned retail chain, is rapidly expanding its footprint in Kenya, sparking fierce competition with local traders. Launched in Kenya two […]
Category: African News
Detained Ugandan Opposition Leader Embarks on Hunger Strike
Kizza Besigye, a Ugandan opposition politician, has launched a hunger strike as his detention nears three months, protesting his continued imprisonment pending trial […]
Ghana Faces $156 Million Shortfall in State Budget After USAID Funding Freeze
Ghana is now facing a significant budget shortfall of $156 million following the Trump administration’s decision to freeze USAID funding. This loss has […]
African States Look to EU for Support Amid Trump’s Drastic Aid Cuts
President Trump’s executive orders to withdraw from the WHO and shut down USAID are forcing African nations to reconsider their traditional aid partners. […]
Niger to Hold National Convention on Transition Plans
Niger is set to hold a national convention from February 15-19 to outline its long-awaited political transition. The junta, which ousted President Mohamed […]
Nigeria Seeks Indian Expertise and Funding to Accelerate Energy Transition
Nigeria is looking to partner with India to fast-track its energy transition, a senior government official announced at India Energy Week. Through the […]
Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2023 Winners Announced to Acknowledge their Work to Empower Infertile Women and Support Girl Education
Merck Foundation CEO in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia has also announced the Call for Application for their two FASHION […]
The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Unveils Construction Milestones as June 2025 Launch Approaches
The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), a groundbreaking tertiary medical institution spearheaded by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) in partnership with King’s […]
What’s Ahead For Key Sectors In South Africa In 2025?
As South Africa has moved into 2025, key sectors including energy, finance, technology, manufacturing, and more are already experiencing significant shifts. These sectors […]
How African Energy Week (AEW) is Driving Energy Investments Between G20 Nations and Africa
The development of Africa’s energy sector is at a critical juncture, with several high-profile projects poised to drive economic growth and transformation across […]