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South Africa’s minister of sport, Gayton McKenzie, has addressed recent reports suggesting the country will host the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). McKenzie’s statement clarifies that South Africa has not been officially awarded hosting rights for the tournament. Support Role, Not Host Status According to McKenzie, South Africa has only offered to support […]
Kenya is set to host the inaugural Gulfood360 Africa/Kenya in Nairobi from May 4 to 6, 2027. This event signifies a major step in the country’s efforts to become a leading hub for agribusiness investment and global food trade. The announcement, made at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai, formalizes Kenya’s selection as the official African host […]
African leaders have expressed serious concern over the escalating threat of terrorism and violent extremism in West Africa. They declared a unified stance against the issue, characterizing the region as the “global epicentre” of terror attacks and emphasizing the urgency of coordinated action. The declarations and agreements were finalized at the High-Level Consultative Conference on […]
The leaders of Somalia, Ethiopia, and Djibouti jointly inaugurated Shabeely Resort on Saturday. The resort is located in Ethiopia’s Somali Region and is intended to promote regional integration. Regional Development Project The inauguration ceremony was attended by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh. Shabeely Resort […]
The Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) will return to Constitution Hill in Johannesburg on May 22 and 23, 2026. The conference aims to facilitate industry exchange within Africa’s music ecosystem, serving as a platform for artists, executives, technologists, and cultural workers. Sarah Jane Nicholson, Founder and Conference Director of ARMC, emphasized the conference’s focus on […]
A new scientific study published in Nature indicates climate change may significantly increase malaria infections and deaths across Africa. The research, spanning over 25 years of data, suggests that extreme weather events are a primary driver of this potential increase, rather than solely rising temperatures. The study was led by Peter Gething from the Malaria […]
The fifth cohort of Visa’s Africa Fintech Accelerator program has been announced, featuring 18 fintech startups from 28 African markets. This year’s selection includes companies from Burkina Faso and Djibouti, indicating a widening geographic distribution of fintech innovation across the continent. Program Overview Visa has unveiled the fifth cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator, welcoming […]
Western Cape opposition parties are calling for increased police presence to address rising gang violence. Limpopo police are investigating a mob killing that occurred in Jerome village. Western Cape Gang Violence Concerns Opposition parties in the Western Cape have requested the national government to deploy additional police resources to combat escalating gang violence and crime. […]
The Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) will return to Constitution Hill, Johannesburg, on May 22–23, 2026. The conference serves as a platform for connecting the African and global music industries through dialogue, innovation, and collaboration. Initial headline speakers have been announced, representing music, technology, media, and culture, with additional international artists, executives, and partners expected […]
A new study projects significant increases in malaria cases and deaths across Africa by 2050, largely attributed to climate change-related extreme weather events. The research highlights the vulnerability of malaria control efforts to disruptions caused by floods and cyclones. The study, conducted by The Kids Research Institute Australia and Curtin University, was published in Nature […]