Africa – Kenya News
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Globally, 2025 was a significant year for the film and TV industry, marked by major deals like the Paramount-Skydance merger and the Warner Bros-Netflix-Paramount negotiations, Ryan Coogler’s unique deal for Sinners, rapid advancements in AI, unexpected box office results, and a steady stream of remakes and sequels. For Africa, the industry continued to make a […]
African nations are navigating a global shift toward green technologies, highlighting the importance of developing relevant skills. Supporting green skills initiatives aims to improve youth employment, stimulate economic growth, and enhance both environmental and economic resilience across the continent. EU and Chinese Approaches to Green Skills Development The European Union and China are significant investors […]
The Pan African AI & Innovation Summit 2026 will prioritize the tourism and hospitality sector, emphasizing artificial intelligence’s role in Africa’s expanding experience economy. The summit is projected to draw over 2,000 delegates to Accra, Ghana. The event, scheduled for September 22-23 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, aims to connect technology developers, tourism […]
Kiongozi Online has launched a new civic platform intended to provide Kenyan citizens with verified election information in preparation for the 2027 General Elections. The platform is designed to enhance transparency and participation in the electoral process. Platform Features The platform covers all six elective positions in Kenya: President, Governor, Senator, Member of Parliament, Woman […]
By 2050, one in three of the world’s children will reside in Africa. This demographic shift, however, coincides with a significant learning crisis, with over 70 percent of children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) unable to read and understand a simple text by age 10. In Sub-Saharan Africa, this figure reaches an even more […]
Kenya, January 6, 2026 – Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates have reaffirmed a deepening strategic partnership. The collaboration now encompasses climate diplomacy, water security, regional peace efforts, and humanitarian intervention, addressing overlapping crises in the Horn of Africa including conflict, climate stress, and geopolitical competition. The renewed commitment followed discussions between Sheikh Shakhboot bin […]
Nigeria defeated Mozambique to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals, setting up a match against either Algeria or DR Congo. The Super Eagles, runners-up in the 2023 tournament, displayed strong form throughout the group stage and continued their dominance in Fes on Monday. Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen (twice), and Akor Adams all […]
The US State Department has implemented a new policy requiring significant upfront financial bonds from visa applicants from several African nations and Turkmenistan. This move has raised concerns about affordability and access for African travelers, particularly as global mobility remains uneven. Affected Countries The newly affected countries are Bhutan, Botswana, the Central African Republic, Guinea, […]
Kenya’s private sector economy continued to expand in December, according to the latest data. The Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) indicated sustained growth, supported by strong customer demand and rising business activity. December PMI Results The Stanbic Bank Kenya PMI reported that the private sector economy experienced solid growth during December. This expansion […]
Soundstripe, a music licensing platform, has partnered with PopArabia to create original music reflecting genres and sounds from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The collaboration aims to expand Soundstripe’s catalogue to meet growing global demand for Arabic and MENA-originated music. Music Creation Camps The first camp took place in Abu Dhabi in […]