Airtel Tanzania and VETA Launch Mobile Platform for Technical Skills Learning
A new mobile learning platform launched today will allow Tanzanians to study technical skills theory and prepare for practical training straight from their phones.
Kenya Begins to Sell New Dollar Bonds to Manage Debt
The Kenyan government began holding investor calls today to sell new dollar bonds maturing in 2034 and 2039. The money is intended to buy back $500 million of existing debt…
EBRD Issues First Major Food-Sector Loan in West Africa
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) issued its first-ever major food-sector loan in Sub-Saharan Africa today. The €70 million will support cashew, cocoa, and sesame farmers in Côte…
South Africa Inflation Eases to 3.5% in January as Fuel Prices Fall
Fresh data from Statistics South Africa released this morning shows consumer inflation eased to 3.5% in January. While meat prices (especially beef) are still surging, lower petrol and diesel prices…
Libya Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem – WHO
In a historic victory for North African public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially validated today that Libya has eliminated trachoma (a neglected tropical disease that causes blindness). Libya…
Gambia Marks 61 Years of Independence with National Parade in Banjul
The "Smiling Coast of Africa" is celebrating its 61st year of independence from Britain today. Major parades are happening at McCarthy Square in Banjul, led by President Adama Barrow.
UN Launches $1.6 Billion Refugee Appeal in Sudan
As the conflict enters its fourth year, the UNHCR and partners have issued an emergency appeal for $1.6 billion today. They aim to support 5.9 million people forced to flee…
Ghana Seeks Extradition of Russian Blogger Over Sex Secret-filming Allegations
Ghana has moved to seek the extradition of a Russian national, identified in media reports as Vyacheslav Trahov and known online as “Yaytseslav,” after videos allegedly showing him recording intimate…
omo Kenyatta Airport Hits Record Passenger Traffic, as Kenya Joins South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda And More In Africa As Major Aviation Hub
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: BUA Group & UAE Sign Strategic Industrial MOU
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.