Africa

Why Ghana’s Evacuation of 800 Citizens from South Africa Is Stalled Despite Airport Readiness

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
A viral video of an alleged assault on a Ghanaian national, Emmanuel Asamoah, in South Africa, sparked a flurry...

Ghana Keeps Interest Rates at 14% to Fight Rising Inflation

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
Pragmatic stabilisation in the main West African economy. The geopolitical and macroeconomic landscape across Commonwealth African countries remains fluid as...
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Why Did Kenya’s Nationwide Transport Strike Suddenly End?

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Transport operators in Kenya have temporarily stopped their nationwide strike after holding talks with the government about the sharp...

Deadly Kenya Protests Erupt After Fuel Prices Surge and Transport Network Shuts Down

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Four people were killed and more than 30 others injured during protests in Kenya over rising fuel prices and...

Mass Kidnapping in Nigeria: Dozens of Young Children Taken from Three Schools

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Gunmen have attacked several schools and abducted many young children in a town in northeastern Nigeria. The incident has...

Burna Boy, Shakira and Africa’s Global Impact on 2026 World Cup Anthem

Africa Sharya Christiana -
Burna Boy, a Nigerian superstar, has once again, without fail, placed Africa at the centre of the global stage...

$27B Pledged to Africa: Co-Investment Ambitions Face Criticism Over Debt and Political Power

Africa Sharya Christiana -
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that $27 billion has been newly invested in an aim to strengthen the infrastructure,...

Lake Chad Air Raid Fallout: Fishermen Feared Dead Amid Military Hunt for Boko Haram Fighters

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
A deadly military air attack in the Lake Chad area may have killed dozens of Nigerian fishermen, according to...

Africa Mourns as Former Botswana President Festus Mogae Dies at 86

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Festus Mogae, the former president of Botswana, has died at the age of 86. President Duma Boko announced the...

IMF cuts 2026 growth forecasts as Africa confronts market volatility

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
We are now in the second quarter of 2026, and the world economy is facing an uncertain future. Now...

Over 130 Nigerians Seek Emergency Evacuation as Anti-Foreigner Protests Intensify in South Africa

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Tensions are rising in South Africa, leaving many foreign nationals feeling unsafe. In recent days, protests have turned hostile,...

Police Officer Sent into Crocodile-Infested River to Recover Human Remains

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Police in South Africa have recovered human remains after a dangerous rescue mission. An officer was lowered from a...

“Enough Is Enough” – Nigeria Reacts Strongly to Attacks in South Africa

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Due to rising anger against immigrants in South Africa, tensions are growing across the continent. What started as protests...

Why Are Thousands Protesting in South Africa in 2026—and What It Means for Jobs, Laws, and Migration?

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
A Wave of Civil Advocacy. In April 2026, everybody was watching South Africa. Big protests happened in Johannesburg and Pretoria,...

Fear and Tension Rise as Migrants Told to Shut Shops in South Africa

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Tensions are rising as African migrants in the South African capital, Pretoria, are being warned to stay safe during...

Gunmen Break into an Orphanage – Where Are the Missing Children?

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Eight children are still missing after gunmen attacked an orphanage in Nigeria’s north-central Kogi State and took several people...

What really happened in Ghana that made South Africa act against its envoy?

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Ghana has called in South Africa’s top diplomat after reports of mistreatment of its citizens. The concern comes after...

Sydney’s Skies Are Being Redrawn: The Airspace Shake-Up That Will Change Every Flight

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
A major change has begun to take place in one of the busiest flight paths in the Southern Hemisphere...

Parliamentary Committee Demands Proof of Progress from Salga’s Local Government Interventions

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
The Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs held an intense oversight meeting recently to review the Annual Performance...

When History Is Denied, Violence Finds a Voice: Rwanda’s Stark Warning to the World

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
Rwanda's ambassador to Kenya has issued a strong warning stating that denial of genocide is not only historical distortion...

Nigeria’s Economy 2026: New Taxes and Stock Market Records

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
Nigeria's financial situation is changing in April 2026. The people in charge of Nigeria's economy want to make it...

Gold Rush or State Control? Vanduzi’s “Six Cars” Chaos Becomes a High-Stakes Test of Authority

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
Vanduzi has just put together a new post office system based on those two sites and has been charged...

Parliamentary secretary presents new presidency oversight rules at global assembly

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
Mr Xolile George, the Secretary to Parliament, recently presented his thoughts before the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments...

Scaling Energy Capacity: Ghana Upgrades Power Substations to Meet Rising Demand

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
The Electricity Company of Ghana is working to increase the energy capacity in Ghana. They are upgrading power substations...

A Three-Day Silence in a Decade of War: Pope Leo XIV’s Visit Tests Peace in Cameroon

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
Due to all the police checkpoints, kidnapping incidences, and not having any scheduled activity time, Bamenda is now a...

Botswana Launches 12-Month Climate-Tech Push to Turn Startups into Bankable Green Infrastructure

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
Botswana's government is working to increase sustainability and access to energy through the use of innovative technologies that accelerate...

Small Island, Big Strategy: Mauritius Hosts Crucial Talks as Jaishankar Opens Indian Ocean Dialogue

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
On April 9 and 10, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will be visiting Mauritius to participate in the...

Army Says 31 Saved After Easter Attack, But Locals Disagree

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
In Ariko, Kaduna State, gunmen raided a church on Sunday morning. They abducted several civilians during Easter celebrations. The...

Why Is the US Sending Deportees to Uganda Instead of Their Home Countries?

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
A group of 12 people deported from the United States has arrived in Uganda under a new agreement, but...

Where Are They? 16 Kenyans Missing After Russian Army Recruitment

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Kenya’s foreign affairs minister has said that 16 Kenyans are currently missing in Russia after joining the country’s army....

Fuel Crisis Could Disrupt South Africa’s Citrus Exports This Season

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
South African citrus farmers are starting to worry about fuel problems just as the export season is about to...

South Africa Not Invited to G7: President Cyril Ramaphosa Says He Was Not Surprised

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded calmly to reports suggesting that France may have withdrawn his invitation to...

Committee Chairperson Welcomes Court Appearance of National Police Commissioner

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
A major crisis is unfolding within the South African Police Service (SAPS) following the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) confirmation...

Ghana’s President Warns in New York: “Is Black History Being Quietly Erased in the U.S.?”

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has spoken out against recent actions in the United States that he believes are...

Viral Festival Videos Shock Nigeria – 15 Arrested in Alleged Assault Case

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Police in Nigeria say they have arrested 15 people after disturbing videos from a community festival in Delta State...

DR Congo and Rwanda Take Bold Steps to End Growing Tensions After US Talks

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda have agreed to take practical steps to reduce tensions in...

No Kenyans Will Be Recruited for Ukraine War: Kenya Strikes Deal with Russia

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Kenya has successfully reached an agreement with Russia to stop the recruitment of Kenyan citizens into the war in...

What Triggered the Blasts? Multiple Explosions Hit Maiduguri in Northern Nigeria

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Several explosions hit Maiduguri, a city in northeastern Nigeria, on Monday evening. The city is the capital of Borno...

Heavy Rains Turn Deadly in Kenya: 66 Lives Lost as Floods Spread

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Heavy rains in Kenya have caused severe flooding, leading to the deaths of four more people, according to police....

Minister Ramokgopa and MEC Duma Unite with Traditional and Religious Leaders

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
A high level stakeholder engagement was led by Minister Maropene Ramokgopa in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The event was attended by...

Why Is Ukraine Sending Drone Experts to the Middle East? Zelenskiy Reveals the Plan

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Ukraine has sent air defence specialists to help several Middle Eastern countries deal with drone attacks linked to Iran,...

New Gold Rules in Ghana Start Tuesday Despite Warnings

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Ghana, one of the world’s leading gold-producing countries, is introducing a new system to collect royalty payments from gold...

Thousands Seek Evacuation as South Africans Told to Leave Middle East

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
More than 6,400 South African citizens have told the government that they are currently in countries across the Middle...

How Could the Middle East War Affect South Africa’s Economy?

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
The growing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran is causing concern in global energy markets and could...

55 Ghanaians Reported Dead in Russia-Ukraine War – What Happened?

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
At least 55 people from Ghana have died while fighting in the war between Russia and Ukraine, Ghana’s foreign...

MEC Violet Mathye Dismisses Rumors of Limpopo Scholar Transport Shutdown

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
The Department of Transport and Community Safety is formally responding to the recent reports on the planned shutdown by...

Six Killed After Building Suddenly Collapses in South Africa

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
A concrete floor being built inside a multi-storey building in Johannesburg collapsed on Monday, killing at least six people...

Western Cape Provincial Government Denounces Fatal Taxi Conflict in Atlantis

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
The Western Cape Provincial Government has released a stern condemnation following the rise in taxi-related violence in the Atlantis...

Parliamentary Committee Backs Funding Review but Demands Deep Structural Reform

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
The Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration has expressed support for a review of the local government...

Could This Railway Project Open a New Era for Uganda?

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Uganda is considering a new railway plan that could change how it exports its natural resources. The government is...

Why More Ghanaians Are Suddenly Wearing This Cultural Outfit

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
On a crowded street in the heart of Accra, brightly colored smocks hang in neat rows outside a small...

Top South African School Shuts Its Doors

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Despite its final matric class achieving some of the strongest academic results in the country, King David Victory Park...

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...

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...