Africa and Artificial Intelligence: The promise, the risk, a...

For a continent where 70 percent of the population is under 30 and which is projected to account for a quarter of the world’s population by 2050, the question is not whether AI will reshape Africa—but how. At the UN General Assembly, leaders...

Hebron Church in Penn Hills, which dates to township's founding, marks 175th anniversary

During an era of churches closing and congregations merging, church elder Dan Brown said Hebron Church in Penn Hills is still going strong. The church celebrated its 175th anniversary with a banquet attended by 193 congregants Oct. 12. “Many...

Africa’s premier renewable energy forum opens in Accra next month

Accra is set to host the continent’s leading renewable energy investment forum next month, bringing together key players shaping Africa’s clean energy future. The Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) 2025 will take place at the Mövenpick Hotel on...

African Development Bank Approves €117 Million for Benin Municipalities

The African Development Bank Group has approved EUR 117 million in financing to transform Benin’s 77 municipalities into centres of private investment and job creation through a programme running from 2026 to 2031. The Board of Directors greenlit...

We are telling the African story at COP30 — one of justice, courage and hope

Dr. Oulie Keita Greenpeace Africa Executive Director Africa is not at COP30 to plead, but to lead. From forest defenders to youth innovators, the continent carries solutions the world can no longer afford to ignore. In the village of Lokolama,...

FIFPRO World 11 2025: PSG Stars Dominate as England and Africa Make History

The 2025 FIFPRO Men’s and Women’s World 11 teams have been revealed, celebrating the best footballers on the planet as chosen by the players themselves. This year’s edition marks a mix of dominance, milestones, and history-making debuts across...

Knowledge Economic City awards $40mln contracts for Islamic World Avenue District project

Knowledge Economic City Company said its subsidiary, Algharraa International Company, has signed two infrastructure development contracts worth 149 million Saudi riyals ($39.73 million) for the first phase of the Islamic World Avenue District...

AFRICA/SUDAN - Concern for thousands of civilians missing in El Fasher

Khartoum (Agenzia Fides) – Tens of thousands of civilians who fled El Fasher are currently considered missing. Humanitarian organizations operating in the Tawila refugee camp, about 50 km from the city, which was captured last week by the Rapid...

Newcastle city centre Remembrance Sunday military parade road closures and timings

Hundreds line Blackett street in Newcastle for the remembrance Sunday Parade at Old Eldon Square(Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Thousands are expected to gather in Newcastle city centre this weekend to mark Remembrance Sunday. A military parade and...

Opposition strike grips two major Cameroon cities

Yaoundé – People in the major Cameroon cities of Douala and Garoua on Monday heeded calls by opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary to stay home in protest at the reelection of Paul Biya as president. Tchiroma’s demand to turn major cities into...

Durban's new business champion: how Asheen Magjee plans to revitalise the city's economy

NEWLY-APPOINTED Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Asheen Magjee unveils his bold three-pillar strategy to transform the city's business landscape through accountability, investment, and collaboration. The FNB executive aims to...

Tanzanians warned against sharing photos as internet partially resumes and normalcy returns in towns

NAIROBI, Kenya — The government in Tanzania has warned people not to share photos and videos that may cause panic as the internet slowly returns after a six-day shutdown during deadly protests that began on election day. Mobile phone users...

Angel Fair Africa hosts startup, investor speed-dating event at San Francisco Tech Week

Chanzo Capital staged the first Angel Fair Africa speed-dating event for African entrepreneurs and investors as part of San Francisco Tech Week early last month. Held for the first time in September 2013, Angel Fair Africa has been held in...

Prestige project attracts more African Diaspora buyers

For the countless sons and daughters of Africa living abroad, Ghana has become more than a destination; it is a journey home. A journey back to roots, to belonging, and to the heartbeat of a continent that continues to inspire the world. Over the...

Africa's latest elections end with crackdowns on opposition and disputed results

ABUJA, Nigeria — The latest elections in different African countries have ended with the same outcome: sidelined opposition candidates, disputed results and protests from mostly young voters after incumbents were reelected. The elections featured...

Adapting energy storage to real project needs in Africa

Across Sub-Saharan Africa, new solar and wind installations are coming online in villages, towns and industrial corridors once reliant on diesel and long transmission lines. But the way we think about energy storage in the context of specific...

Africans Abroad: Salah hits Liverpool milestone while Amad, Guirassy & Simon on target

Awe-inspiring performances from African players played a pivotal role in securing crucial results for their respective clubs. England Mohamed Salah marked another milestone in his Liverpool career by scoring his 250th goal for the club in a...

Trump says he will restrict federal funds for New York City if Mamdani wins 

United States Republican President Donald Trump says he will restrict federal funds for New York City if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the city’s mayoral elections, to be held on Tuesday. Trump said on his Truth Social platform on...

City of Johannesburg told to speed up permit allocation for street traders

JOHANNESBURG - The Johannesburg High Court has ruled that the City of Johannesburg must expedite the process of allocation and permits for the street traders evicted from the streets last week. READ: Joburg informal traders court case postponed...

African players in Europe: Goals for Salah, Diallo

Mohamed Salah scored a landmark goal for Liverpool and Amad Diallo of Manchester United got off the mark for the season in the Premier League at the weekend. Egypt captain Salah notched his 250th goal for the Reds in a 2-0 win over Aston Villa...