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Lowveld dams maintain overflow status as water levels rise

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
The latest report on the State of Reservoirs by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)　indicates a positive trend...

Record High School Graduation Results in South Africa Highlight Global Debate on Exam Quality

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
The South African Portfolio Committee on Basic Education and the Select Committee on Education recently held a joint meeting...
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Ghana Cuts Cocoa Prices – What’s Next for Farmers?

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Ghana has reduced the price it pays cocoa farmers to $3,580 per metric tonne for the rest of the...

Motorbike Attacks on Nigerian Villages Leave Dozens Dead

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Gunmen on motorcycles carried out a dawn attack on three villages in northwestern Nigeria, killing many people and spreading...

Heathfield High’s Journey Toward Academic Excellence

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
In our answering affidavit filed recently, we have formally responded to the most recent court application by Wesley Neumann...

Protecting Public Assets: Minister Macpherson Hails Court Order on State Land

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
In a quite significant legal development, the latest news from the southern African country of South Africa relates to...

Why South Africa’s Municipal Funding Crisis Is in Focus Ahead of the 2026 State of the Nation

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
As South Africa approaches President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on February 12th, 2026, the South...

Kenya Says Using Its People in Combat Is Unacceptable

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Kenya will engage with Russia after reports that some Kenyans are being recruited to fight in Ukraine. Foreign Minister...

A Call to Prayer Ends in Tragedy in Nigeria

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Gunmen carried out a brutal overnight attack on two rural villages in Nigeria’s Kwara state, killing more than 160...

Drought Spreads Across Kenya, Leaving Herders Struggling

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
In the dry plains of Shompole, Kenya, the impact of drought is visible everywhere. Dead cows and goats lie...

South Africa Formalizes Full Membership in Afreximbank

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry, and Competition has formally received the news of South Africa’s entry into the...

Ghana Plans a New National Airline – Will It Finally Succeed?

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Ghana may soon have a national airline again after many years of failed attempts. The Minister of Transport, Joseph...

Diplomatic Clash: South Africa And Israel Expels Each Other’s Envoys

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
South Africa and Israel have both expelled each other’s top diplomats, deepening an already tense relationship between the two...

Western Cape Mobility: Intensifying Safety Measures for Learner Transport

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
The recent tragedy in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, has seen the issue of scholar transport safety take center stage. Following the...

Can New Leadership Fix the University of Limpopo’s $3.8m Legal Fee Crisis?s

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has expressed sharp criticism of the University of Limpopo's exorbitant legal...

Nigerian Officers to Face Trial Over Plan to Take Over the Government

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Some Nigerian military officers are expected to face a military court after being accused of planning to remove President...

Crocodile Alert as Floods Sweep Across South Africa

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Heavy floods in Southern Africa have killed over 100 people this year. Hundreds of thousands lost their homes. Families...

South Africa Plans Zero Alcohol Rule for Drivers

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
South Africa may soon introduce a full ban on drinking and driving, as the government takes steps to reduce...

Young Lives Lost: Bus Carrying Schoolchildren Crashes into Lorry, Killing 12

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Twelve schoolchildren have died in a road accident near Johannesburg after the minibus they were travelling in collided with...

Deadly Attack at South African Court Triggers Gauteng Legislature Call for Urgent Security Investigation

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has issued a strongly worded condemnation of the shooting incident...

After Deadly Crash, Anthony Joshua’s Driver Appears in Court

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Anthony Joshua, who is from Britain, is an undefeated two-time former world heavyweight boxing champion who has successfully defended...

Internet Access Returns in Uganda After President Secures Election Victory

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
KAMPALA, Jan 18  Internet access began returning to parts of Uganda late Saturday night, hours after President Yoweri Museveni,...

South Africa Basic Education 2026: Flooded Schools, Resource Delays and Placement Backlogs Demand Immediate Action

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education Chairperson, Ms. Joy Maimela, has extended her best wishes to the learners, teachers,...

Massive Security Operation Crushes the Nigerian Kidnapping Network, 200 Bandits Killed

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
A major security operation in central Nigeria has killed more than 200 suspected members of an armed criminal gang,...

How Nigerian Artists Dominated AFRIMA 2025 and Showcased Afrobeats’ Global Rise

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Nigerian performers dominated the ninth edition of the All Africa Music Awards (Afrima), held in Lagos on Sunday night,...

New NDPP Appointed: What Adv Andy Mothibi’s Leadership Means for the NPA

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
Mr Xola Nqola, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, has welcomed the appointment of...

Is South Africa’s Immigration System Becoming More Transparent and Accountable?

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
In its final sitting of 2025, the NCOP officially passed the Immigration Amendment Bill, a historic moment for South...

Tragic Soweto Building Collapse Claims Lives of Three; Rescue and Safety Review Underway

Africa Sharya Christiana -
It was reported by the local authorities, in the early hours of December 28 in 2025, that a tragic...

Western Cape Festive Travel Update: Addresses Festive Road Safety Challenges

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
The Department of Mobility Western Cape has released a rather somber review concerning road safety over the peak festive...

Western Cape Ramps Up Festive Patrols Following Spike in Alcohol-Related Crimes

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
As the festive season wears on, the Western Cape  Government has taken efforts to improve road safety. From the...

Tanzania Deploys Forces to Block Independence Day Protests

Africa Sharya Christiana -
On December 9th, 2025, Tanzania deployed large numbers of army personnel and police across its major cities on Independence...

Is Chronic Underfunding Leaving Uganda No Choice but to Pause New Refugee Admissions?

Africa Sharya Christiana -
Announcing a major shift in its refugee policy, on 4th December, 2025, Uganda will no longer grant opportunities for...

Will Botswana’s Push to Reduce Diamond Dependence Save Its Future?

Africa Sharya Christiana -
Once hailed as one of Africa’s resource-rich nations due to its diamond wealth, Botswana, a member of the Commonwealth,...

GNPC Leads Gambia’s Bold Push into Offshore Oil and Gas Investment

Africa Sharya Christiana -
On November 12, 2025, GNPC announced that Baboucarr Njie, the managing director of the group, will speak at the...

Is the Accra Reset–G20 Alliance About to Rewrite the Rules of Global Power?

Africa Roshan Abayasekara -
The Guardians’ Circle of the Accra Reset, representing the first Presidential Council of the Club of Accra and the...

Kenya-EU Trade conflict: EPA suspension Puts Exports and Jobs in Jeopardy

Africa Sharya Christiana -
Signed on December 18, 2023, the Kenya-EU EPA was an agreement made between the European Union (EU) and Kenya...

Harvesting fruits of change: AU’s 10-year agri-food evolution

Africa Sharya Christiana -
The African Union (AU) has adopted a ten-year strategy and action plan to transform Africa’s agri-food systems and ensure...

Can the AFREC–Denmark ‘Efficiency First’ Partnership Transform Africa’s Path to a Greener Future?

Africa Sharya Christiana -
The African Energy Commission, being a specialized energy agency of the African Union with a mandate articulated in the...

Will Skills Shortages Undermine South Africa’s Latest Push to Strengthen Water Governance?

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has given cautious support to the Water Services Amendment Bill, which aims...

Ghana’s hidden gems turning aids into assets

Africa Sharya Christiana -
March 6, 1957, marked a historic milestone as Ghana, being the first nation on the African continent, decided to...

Tragedy on Uganda’s Highway: 46 Dead in Devastating Bus Collision

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union)—A deadly road crash occurs in western Uganda. At least 46 people have died following a horrific...

Nigeria Energy 2025: Powering a New Era of Innovation, Investment, and Partnership

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) – The 12th edition of the Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference returns to Lagos on 28–30...

Are Audit Failures and Output Declines at OBP Fueling Livestock Disease Risks — or Is the Picture More Mixed?

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) reports that it has reached a critical stage of...

Security Breach at Kenya’s State House Sparks National Outcry

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Kenya is in shock following a dramatic security breakdown when a man stabbed a presidential...

Tragedy on South Africa’s Mountain Pass—Bus Crash Claims 42 Lives, Dozens Injured

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In South Africa's deadliest road crash this year, a passenger bus veered off the N1...

Mandating Innovation – Rwanda’s Next Leap Toward a Digital Future

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union)—Rwanda has consistently proven that ambition and innovation, not scale, determine success. From digital identification and drone-dispensed...

Africa’s Digital Destiny: Airtel Launches Scholarship to Power the Next Tech Revolution

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union)—Airtel Africa Foundation has launched a daring Undergraduate Tech Scholarship Programme aimed at incubating the next generation...

Rwanda Ends Price Controls on Farm Produce, Empowering Farmers Through Market Liberalisation

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) - Rwanda has ended its long-standing practice of officially setting prices for agricultural products, which allows...

South Africa Joins French Probe into Death of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ South Africa has dispatched a delegation of top researchers to Paris to assist the French...

Rwanda Makes History with Its First Direct Tungsten Shipment to the U.S.

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Rwanda has made history in its mineral export, as the first containers of tungsten exported...

FG Showcases Youth Development Gains, Exceeds 2025 Mid-Term Targets

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The Federal Government reasserted its commitment to empowering the youth through innovation, inclusive policies, and...

Government vs Exporters: Nigeria’s Battle Over Raw Material Value

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nigeria's exports of raw materials keep going up unrelentingly even as the federal government tries...

How Airtel’s New FEED Strategy Aims to Empower a Generation Across Africa

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Airtel Africa Foundation, the charitable arm of Airtel Africa plc, has launched a long-term plan...

The Rwandan Doctor’s Healing Through Ubuntu

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union)—When Dr. Celestin Mutuyimana sits with patients burdened by trauma, he does not begin with charts and...

Nigeria’s Inflation Eases to 20.12% as Food Prices Cool, Says NBS

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nigeria's inflation war started to improve in August 2025 as the National Bureau of Statistics...

Nigeria’s Next Crude Oil? Inside Tinubu’s Push to Transform Africa’s Economy

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that the sweeping reforms initiated by the administration of...

Ramaphosa Rallies BRICS to Resist Disruptive Global Trade Shifts

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called his BRICS counterparts into action to stand together against...

Tinubu Hails Record $13.4 billion USD Non-Oil Revenue as Nigeria Shifts from Oil Dependence

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the historic rise in Nigeria's non-oil revenue collections as...

Kenya and Uganda Unite to Dismantle Trade Barriers and Boost Regional Integration

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Kenya and Uganda have reaffirmed their determination to abolish tariffs and non-tariff barriers (NTBs) to...

Why the Kaduna Film Festival Is Becoming Africa’s Biggest Voice for Change

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ This year's Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF) has once more positioned Northern Nigeria at the...

Nigeria Records Gains in Polio Fight, but Variant Strain Still Threatens Northwest

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nigeria is making great progress in its new battle against the polio virus, although the...

Can South Africa Keep Its HIV Program Alive Without US Support?

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ South Africa is racing against time to maintain its top-notch HIV program after the United...

Guterres Urges Investment to Make Africa a Renewable Energy Superpower

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Africa can be a global renewable energy champion if it can attract more investment and...

Your School Map Was Wrong – Here’s How It Distorted Africa’s Place in the World

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwe alth Union) _ The African Union (AU) has jumped on the bandwagon of growing calls for governments...

Did Nigeria Just Hand President Tinubu a Major Political Victory?

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called its sweep of the legislative by-elections conducted last...

Nigeria vs Argentina: The Heated Debate Over Who’s Winning the Economic Battle

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ President's Senior Special Assistant on Digital Communications, Engagement, and Strategy, O'tega Ogra, has attacked 2023...

Nigerian Market Sees Strong Start Amid Optimism and Selective Buying

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The Nigerian equities market began the week on a strong note on Monday, recording a...

Rwanda’s Injectable HIV Prevention Gains Momentum Despite Limited Access

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Seven months after Rwanda rolled out the world's first injectable HIV prevention drug, health officials...

DigiPlus Declines Despite Expansion Push and Strong Long-Term Gains in SA

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ DigiPlus Interactive (PSE:PLUS) took bold strategic moves, including amending its corporate bylaws and initiating a...

The Illusion of Rescue—Why Nigeria’s Opposition Faces a Political Dead End

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The air is charged with political tension in Nigeria, but the 2027 elections remain two...

Nigeria and China strengthen their customs alliance with a high-tech training push

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In an attempt to improve and revolutionize customs services, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has...

Dangote’s Explosive Claim: Is Africa Becoming the World’s Oil Dumping Ground?

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Africa's industrialist-in-chief Aliko Dangote has raised an alarm on the influx of Russian petroleum products...

Tinubu Pledges Security Revival as Kaduna Rebuilds from Conflict

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reiterated his administration's unyielding determination to restore peace, security, and order...

APC Eyes 2027 Victory in Enugu, as Minister Nnaji Slams Market Demolitions

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The All-Progressives Congress (APC) in  Nigeria, is set to make a tremendous political overhaul in...

Is This the African Century? Dangote’s Bold Seaport Move Might Be the Turning Point

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, is going ahead with a sensational proposal to build what...

Buildexpo 2025—Nairobi Set to Redefine East Africa’s Construction Future

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nairobi will host the 26th anniversary of Buildexpo Kenya 2025, East Africa's biggest construction and...

Nigeria’s Digital Creators Are the New Faces of Influence

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The global creative economy has ballooned to over $250 billion in value, and Nigeria is...

Ramaphosa Suspends Police Minister Amid Explosive Crime Allegations

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ During a dramatic Sunday evening national address, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sent Police Minister...

Top South African Police General Accuses Minister, Deputy Commissioner of Links to Crime Syndicates

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In a stunning reversal that has rocked South Africa's security establishment, KwaZulu-Natal police boss Lieutenant...

Modi’s Ghana Visit Sees Cultural Camaraderie and Deeper Diplomatic Ties

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Ghana was marked by more than just diplomatic...

From South Africa to Azania? Bold Proposal Could Rewrite the Nation’s Identity Forever

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ African Transformation Movement (ATM) will be approaching Parliament and the Constitutional Review Committee with proposals...

Clicks Over Crowds- South Africans Embrace the E-Commerce Boom

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ More than half of South Africans aged 16 years and above are shopping online every...

South Africa Has More Ocean Than Land — So Why Is It Going Unmanaged?

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ A three-ocean-bordering coastal nation, South Africa has an "ocean territory" larger than its land extent...

Museveni Blames Iran, Israel, and Western Powers for Middle East Conflict in Unprecedented NAM Statement

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Yoweri Museveni, the president of Uganda, broke the diplomatic hush in Africa by harshly denouncing...

Nigeria and Brazil Deepen Ties with $1 Billion Green Imperative, New MoUs Across Strategic Sectors

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nigeria and Brazil have reaffirmed their partnership with a far-reaching set of accords and a...

Kenya Braces for Protests on First Anniversary of Finance Bill Uprising

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ It has been a year since Kenya's record Gen Z-led protests shook the nation, and...

ECOWAS at the Crossroads- Summit Convenes Amid Sahel Rift and Leadership Transition

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ West African leaders gathered in Abuja on Sunday, June 22, 2025, for an urgent ECOWAS...

The Quiet Giant Powering Nigeria’s Financial Future

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ When John Obaro left his banking career in the early 1990s to venture into a...

As 200 Christians Are Slaughtered, Nigeria’s Faithful Are More Determined Than Ever

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In the worst case of violence in that nation, believed to have taken place in...

Nigeria Takes a Giant Leap with Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ One of the biggest steps towards digitalisation, Nigeria's National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA)...

Tinubu Greenlights New Tertiary Institutions in South East, Backed by Deputy Speaker Kalu

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In a bold move to expand school infrastructure in Nigeria's Southeast, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu...

Ghana’s Hidden Crisis – Thousands of Children Still Learn Under Trees

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Beneath the shadow of Ghana's expanding cities and the quiet of rural communities, a deepening...

Rwanda Exits ECCAS Amid Rising Regional Tensions and Power Disputes

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Rwanda has officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), a dramatic...

Murder, Abuse, and Silence: The Tragic Reality Facing South Africa’s Children

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ There is no crisis of national significance in South Africa: children are being brutally assaulted...

Kenya’s Hidden Organ Market: Where Poverty Meets Transplant Tourism

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In Kenya's peaceful western town of Eldoret, a dark undertow exists below the suave face...

South Africa’s Lost Trillions- How Poor Governance and Missed Reforms Crippled the Economy

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ South Africa's economy is now 37% lower than what it would have been if it...

Nigeria Sets Sights on Europe with $25 Billion Undersea Gas Pipeline

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nigeria has initiated a groundbreaking $25 billion deep-sea gas pipeline enterprise whose purpose is to...

Ghana’s $1 Billion Bet on Tech: Will This Be Africa’s Next Big Leap?

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In a bold stride toward digital transformation, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have...

The Illusion of Affordability: Why Most South Africans Can’t Truly Afford Their Homes

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ A recent independent study has cast a spotlight on South Africa’s deepening housing affordability crisis,...

Julius Berger Halts Major Projects in Rivers State Amidst Payment Crisis, Sparking Fears of Abandonment and Unrest

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Construction titan Julius Berger Nigeria PLC has begun scaling back operations across Rivers State, citing...

FMBN doubles mortgage loan approvals and launches bold reforms to empower Nigerians at home and abroad

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In a powerful stride toward solving Nigeria’s housing deficit, the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria...

Outage? Get Paid: Nigeria’s Bold New Plan to Hold Telecoms Accountable

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In a bold move to enhance service quality and consumer trust, the Nigerian Communications Commission...

Electric Bikes, Billions in Trade & Women’s Empowerment: UK’s Bold Bet on Kenya’s Future!

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Kenya is set to benefit from a Sh13.7 billion (£80 million) investment from the United...

White House Talks Turn Tense: Trump Criticizes South Africa’s Land Policies Amid Genocide Claims

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ U.S. President Donald Trump met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House...

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