Kenya is solidifying its spot as Africa’s top aviation hub. New data shows record-breaking traffic and expanded codeshare agreements with Uganda, Egypt, and South Africa.
Nigeria’s president Bola Tinubu has welcomed a new strategic agreement between BUA Group and UAE-based AD Ports Group, saying the deal points to stronger industrial cooperation and growth in exports.
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger financial independence for the African Union, urging member states to reduce reliance on external donors and fund continental priorities internally.
Residents of Makoko have filed a formal appeal challenging recent demolition actions, escalating a legal battle over housing rights and urban redevelopment in Lagos.
President Xi Jinping announced today that starting May 1, 2026, zero levies will apply to almost all African countries (except Eswatini).
Multichoice Talent Factory East Africa has officially called for applications from aspiring Ugandan filmmakers for its 2026 training cohort. The year-long program is designed to bridge the skills gap in the local creative industry by providing professional cinematography, editing, and directing training.
The East African Business Council (EABC) has appointed trade policy expert Ahmed Farah as its new Executive Director. Farah, formerly of TradeMark Africa, is tasked with accelerating intra-regional trade reforms as businesses push for faster EAC integration.
Following his State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa is at the Atlantic Beach Golf Estate today for the 2026 Presidential Golf Challenge. The event is raising funds for the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation to build modern ablution facilities at rural schools under the "SAFE" initiative.
In a historic announcement from Mandera, President William Ruto confirmed that Kenya will officially reopen its border with Somalia in April 2026. The border has been closed for 15 years due to al-Shabaab security threats, but Ruto stated, "We cannot trade with closed borders," promising heavy security to protect traders.
Human rights activists have labeled the ongoing destruction of stilt homes in Lagos as "colonial-era classism," as the state prioritizes luxury redevelopment over the housing of 100,000 residents.
