Dear Fellow South African, Last week, we had the opportunity to attend the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels at the invitation of European Union (EU) Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The forum showcases the EU’s investment initiatives in...
In collaboration with Statista, Sumsub released its 2nd annual Global Fraud Index, showcasing fraud trends across 100+ countries JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, October 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Africa remains the world’s most exposed...
The South African Government strongly condemns the attacks perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces on 9 October 2025 in El Fasher, North Darfur on a hospital and displacement centre killing at least 20 people. These assaults on civilian...
The Government of the Republic of South Africa has noted with deep concern the recent political developments in the Republic of Madagascar. We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and the destruction of property that has occurred. South...
(MENAFN) Gabonese citizens returned to the polls Sunday for the second round of the country’s legislative elections, marking another step in the nation’s political transition following last year’s military coup that ended the rule of former...
(MENAFN) Gabonese voters are once again heading to the polls for the decisive second round of legislative elections, following a tense first round held on Sept. 27. This marks the first national vote since the 2023 military coup that removed...
(MENAFN) Cameroonians headed to the polls early Sunday as voting began nationwide in a high-stakes presidential election, with tensions running high in the country’s conflict-hit Anglophone regions. Polling stations opened at 8 a.m. local time...
(MENAFN) Cameroonians are preparing to vote Sunday in a presidential election that could extend President Paul Biya’s decades-long hold on power. The 92-year-old leader, one of the world’s oldest and longest-serving heads of state, is seeking an...
(MENAFN) Namibia encountered over a million cyber threats alongside a comparable number of system vulnerabilities during the first half of 2025, announced Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus in the National Assembly on...
(MENAFN) In southern Tanzania’s Mbarali region, the effects of climate change are starkly visible. Once-thriving rice fields now lie cracked and barren, forcing families to sell livestock to afford basic food like maize flour. Farmers recall when...
Africa’s booming sports economy has a new digital champion. AfricaPicks.com, a cross-continental platform for rugby and football betting intelligence, officially launched this month, backed by digital and social media partnerships with...
Cameroonians voted Sunday in an election expected to return 92-year-old Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state, to office after 43 years in power. AFP journalists saw voters crowding outside polling stations during the day in the...
Africast 2025, the country’s broadcast and media technology event is scheduled to hold from October 20 to 24, 2025 in Lagos.Themed, “Navigating the digital surge: Building a resilient African media ecosystem for the Future,” Director General of...
GAROUA (Reuters) -Cameroon opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma declared victory late on Monday in the country's October 12 presidential election, urging President Paul Biya to accept defeat and "honour the truth of the ballot box". "Our victory is...
Naro Omo-Osagie, Africa Policy and Advocacy Manager at Access Now. Photo by Jean Sovon. Used with permission The protection of citizens’ privacy online is often intertwined with issues of national security in Africa. One solution that can help...
YAOUNDE, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Cameroon's bid for direct qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in frustration after a goalless draw with Angola in its final Group D match on Monday. Needing victory in Yaounde to keep their hopes alive, the...
Morocco and Egypt both have a host of entries in our Top 100 Banks table and in the regional breakdown of the Top 20 North African banks. The two countries each hold two of the top four places in the regional table, led by National Bank of Egypt...
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Mali ‘s Foreign Affairs Ministry said it will require US visa applicants to post a bond of up to $10,000 in response to an identical measure enacted by America last week that takes effect October 23. The ministry statement...
Addis Ababa, Oct 13. - The President of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, received today the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, with whom he discussed mutual interest in boosting multilateral cooperation. During...
On Sunday, Mali’s Foreign Ministry in Bamako announced that U.S. nationals must post bonds up to $10,000 for business and tourist visas. The move was in response to a similar action imposed on Mali tourists visiting the U.S. Earlier this year, the...
