Africa

China is stepping up its efforts to promote the use of its currency, the yuan, in Africa, as part of its de-dollarisation strategy and to boost its economic and political …

Namibia’s President Hage Geingob has revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo medical treatment, but he has assured the nation that he will continue to perform …

The European Union (EU) has announced a $30 million equity investment in Seedstars Africa Ventures’ Fund I, a venture capital fund that supports African digital technology companies. The fund, which …

In a groundbreaking investigation by the BBC, numerous former members of the Synagogue Church of All Nations allege years of abuse, including rape and torture, by the late evangelical leader …

A Clash of Values   The Vatican’s recent declaration allowing the blessing of same-sex couples has caused a stir around the globe, but perhaps most of all in Africa, a …

Africa is witnessing a surge in drone activity as various countries seek to acquire and deploy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for military purposes. The continent has become a new playground …

In a remarkable shift within Africa’s startup ecosystem, cleantech and fintech ventures have emerged as the frontrunners in attracting debt funding, according to a recent report by Briter Bridges. This …

In a landmark move, the Africa Private Sector Summit (APSS) has urged African governments to adopt a Charter on Private Sector Bill of Rights (PSBoR), aiming to create a more …

Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by SpaceX, has chosen Kenya as the location of its first physical office in Africa. The move signals the company’s ambition to expand its …

\Morocco has intercepted a huge consignment of cocaine worth millions of dollars from a sub-Saharan African country, in what is seen as a major blow to the international drug cartels. …