Africa

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. …

Sterling Bank, a leader in Nigeria’s banking sector, has announced a monumental achievement: its head office, Sterling Towers, is now the first organizational headquarters in Africa to be fully powered …