Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport, the country's main airport, experienced a significant disruption on Friday due to an air traffic control system failure. The state-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services...

The Dangote Group has appointed industry veteran David Bird as Chief Executive Officer of its fuels and petrochemicals division, a move aimed at accelerating the company's expansion across Africa. Bird,...

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called off its warning strike, which began on July 29, 2025, after a closed-door meeting with the Minister of Health,...

Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced a new economic recovery plan aimed at reducing the country's dependence on foreign aid and loans. The plan, dubbed "Senegal 2050," is a...

Kenya's High Court has dismissed an application by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua seeking to overturn the swearing-in of his successor, Kithure Kindiki. A three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogola,...

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken a significant step towards implementing a peace deal agreed upon last month in Washington by holding the first meeting of a...

The United States has announced a 30% tariff on South African products, effective August 7, as part of President Donald Trump's trade policy overhaul. This move reflects the strained relationship...

On July 15th, 2025, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) turned twenty-five years in the service of the state and was humbly celebrated without pageantry and fanfare. Ideally, the...

The South African Reserve Bank has reduced its policy rate by 25 basis points to 7%, effective August 1, with the decision being unanimous among the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)...

FC Barcelona has agreed to a four-year sponsorship deal with the Democratic Republic of Congo, worth 44m euros ($50m; £38m), with the phrase "DR Congo - Heart of Africa" emblazoned...