Africa

Soaring Rents Are Forcing Nigerians Out of Major Cities

Nigeria’s largest cities are pricing out the very people who keep them running. In Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and other urban centres, rent increases have accelerated beyond wage growth. Landlords raise prices sharply. Estate agents impose multiple fees. Families struggle...

Niger Revokes Licences of Truckers Refusing Fuel Deliveries to Mali

Niger has revoked the licences of about 30 transport operators and truck drivers who refused to transport fuel to neighbouring Mali, which is grappling with shortages caused by a jihadist blockade. The move comes as Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso—three...

Jacob Zuma’s Name Appears in Newly Released Epstein Documents

Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been mentioned in a newly released batch of documents linked to late US financier Jeffrey Epstein. The records include email exchanges that refer to a private dinner allegedly organised at the Ritz Hotel...

Severe Flooding Forces Mass Evacuations as Heavy Rains Batter Northern Morocco

More than 50,000 residents have been displaced across northern Morocco after days of intense rainfall and severe weather triggered widespread flooding in several provinces, according to the country’s interior ministry. The evacuations began on Friday, with Larache province bearing the...

Africa loses $15bn yearly exporting crude, gas — APPO

Africa forfeits about $15 billion every year by exporting most of its crude oil and natural gas instead of refining and processing them locally, the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) has said. APPO Secretary-General Farid Ghazali disclosed this at the...

Nigeria Set to Become Africa’s Third-Largest Economy in 2026

Nigeria, Africa’s fourth-largest economy in 2025, is poised to climb to third place in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Data from the IMF’s World Economic Outlook (October 2025 edition) shows Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) at current...

Applications Open for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa 2026

Applications have opened for the 2026 edition of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, a three-month hybrid programme designed for growth-stage technology startups across the continent. The accelerator brings together cohorts of 10 to 15 startups, offering a combination of...

South Africa Joins Afreximbank, Launches $8 Billion Country Programme to Boost Trade and Industrial Development

The Republic of South Africa has officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), marking a historic step for one of Africa’s largest economies and deepening the country’s financial sovereignty. South Africa becomes the 54th member...

Hon. Phrank Shaibu Named AU Ambassador to Pan-African Agenda 2063

Hon. Phrank Shaibu, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has been appointed Ambassador and member of the Governing Council of the Pan-African Agenda 2063 by the African Union (AU). Shaibu officially assumed his role...

Durban–Réunion Air Link Set to Take Off as Charter Service

A new air link between Durban, South Africa, and Réunion Island will soon take off, initially operating as a charter service rather than a regular commercial flight.Collaboration Between Operators The flights are being launched through a partnership between Engage Connection...

Latest News

Binani Air Marks 30 Days of Operations, Targets Growth and Customer Satisfaction

Nigeria’s newest indigenous carrier, Binani Air, has marked its first 30 days of commercial operations, describing the milestone as...