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New Africa Cruise Itineraries Are Coming to Both Sides of the Continent
Under the forest tapestry of fluffy fruit bats and intersecting branches, I crept closer to a prehistoric-looking giant tortoise that had taken refuge in the shade of some shrubbery. My presence on Aldabra Atoll in the Indian Ocean was improbable...

Lessons from China's Eight-Point Decision for Africa's Anti-Graft Efforts
Prof. David Monyae|Published 3 hours ago 6min Prof. David Monyae China embodies the economic progress and political independence that African countries strive for. A country with a recent history not unlike Africa’s own, with relatively similar...
Ghana hosts vibrant AfroGastro Festival to celebrate African unity through food and culture
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has successfully hosted a two-day African Gastronomy (AfroGastro) Festival, held on October 17 and 18 at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra. The festival brought together twelve African...

Anyuak king eulogizes Kenya’s Raila Odinga as Pan-Africanist
The king of the Anyuak community, a Luo-speaking group found in South Sudan and Ethiopia, on Saturday sent a message of condolence to the family of Raila Odinga and the people of Kenya following the death of the former prime minister in India on...

Is Cape Town South Africa’s second most dangerous city?
The newspaper said that South Africa’s murder rate – 43.72 murders for every 100,000 people – was the third highest in the world. The rate was accurate for 2022, but more recent data showed that at least four countries had rates higher than 45....

Man in trolley dash only focuses on kitchen appliance in TikTok video, South Africa divided
A man who did a trolley dash went viral for the interesting choices he made during the competition The man seemed to have had a strategy in mind as he wasted no time filling up the shopping cart South Africans were divided after seeing the picks...

Nigeria extend lead over rivals Ghana, South Africa despite missing 2026 World Cup automatic ticket
The Super Eagles have climbed four places in the latest FIFA world rankings, now 41st globally. Nigeria returns to Africa’s top five football nations after their October victories against Lesotho and Benin Republic The Super Eagles are seeking to...

Namibia and Botswana partner on medicine procurement
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA and Botswana have agreed to a pooled procurement arrangement in the health sector, allowing the two countries to jointly negotiate more favourable medicine prices, reduce lead times, and improve supply chain efficiency. This...

Ligue 1 Pro : Club Africain’s Request Rejected Ahead of Match Against US Monastir
The liveblog has ended. No liveblog updates yet. Load more Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The match between Club Africain and Union Sportive Monastirienne, part of the 10th round of the first leg of the Ligue 1 Professional Championship, will...

Cricket-Spinner Maharaj to return for South Africa against Pakistan
(Reuters) -South Africa have been boosted by the return of leading spinner Keshav Maharaj to the team for the second test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi as they seek to level the series, captain Aiden Markram said on Sunday. Maharaj, 35, was...

Cape Town man's pink dog in TikTok video fascinates South Africa
Online users could not stop raving about the way a dog in Cape Town looked A man who was spotted taking the dog out became a viral sensation on TikTok After stepping outside with the unique-looking dog, some people had concerns, and the owner...

Russian mercenaries replace Western forces as ISIS surges across Africa's Sahel region
Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) Vice President Alberto Miguel Fernandez told Fox News Digital that ISIS-aligned soldiers in the African nation of Mozambique are boasting of attacks on Christian villages. NEWYou can now listen to Fox...

Why Ademola Lookman should not feature in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff vs Gabon
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has returned from suspension after missing the October 14 match against Benin Republic The reigning CAF Player of the Year has been cleared to play in the upcoming playoff on November 13 Head coach Eric Chelle...

The Turkish-African Business Forum discusses combating poverty in Africa through managing resources
The Turkish-African Business Forum, held in Istanbul, recommended combatting poverty and hunger in Africa, alongside better utilizing its rare natural resources in local production without exporting them abroad, in addition to working on the...
Ndebele and Clarke secure spots in PFL Africa Finals after dominant semifinal wins
It was a triumphant weekend for South African MMA as Nkosi Ndebele and Justin Clarke secured their spots in the PFL Africa Finals after standout performances in Kigali, Rwanda. Competing in the PFL Africa Semifinals, Ndebele and Clarke emerged...

Top 10 Africa’s fastest-growing economies according to IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has unveiled Africa’s fastest-growing economies for 2025, highlighting a mix of countries that are leveraging their oil-rich natural endowment, focusing on agriculture, and making smart investment decisions to...

Why next wave of ethical AI innovation will be led from Africa
In recent years, the global conversation on artificial intelligence (AI) and data science has been dominated by institutions and technology giants based in the Global North, Silicon Valley, London, Toronto, and Beijing. These centres of innovation...

Air Peace launches monthly charter flights linking West Africa and the Carribean from December 21
Air Peace, West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, is set to launch a monthly commercial charter service between Lagos and Accra to Antigua and Barbados connecting Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago, commencing 21 December 2025. This new route...

Ghana hosts first-ever WRAP social audit training in West Africa to boost garment manufacturing
Ghana has achieved a major milestone in ethical manufacturing by hosting the first-ever Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) Social Audit System Training (SAST) in West Africa. The initiative aims to strengthen sustainability,...
Urgent call for breast cancer awareness as cases surge in South Africa
Experts have raised concern over a sharp rise in breast cancer diagnoses in South Africa, warning that early detection and awareness are critical to improving survival rates. New data shows that the number of breast cancer cases has grown steadily...