Africa
Central Africa faces rising threat from counterfeit and trafficked medicines
Central Africa is facing a growing public health threat from the trafficking of counterfeit, substandard and unauthorised medicines, with weak access to affordable...
INTERPOL Warns AI Now Powers More Than Half of Cybercrime in Africa
Artificial intelligence is now driving more than half of cybercrime activities across Africa, according to INTERPOL, as digital scams become increasingly sophisticated and...
Thirty African Countries Included in Permanent U.S. Visa Bond Scheme
Citizens of 30 African countries have been included in a permanent U.S. visa bond programme designed to strengthen immigration compliance and reduce visa...
Afro-Futurism Dominates African Fashion Week 202G in Johannesburg
African Fashion Week 202G lit up Johannesburg’s Sandton City Wakanda Gallery with an Afro-Futuristic theme, merging fashion with commerce and policy dialogue. Designers...
Africa Fashion Up 202G Elevates African Designers on Paris Runway
The sixth edition of Africa Fashion Up 202G concluded at the Musée du quai Branly in Paris, spotlighting Africa’s rising fashion talents. With...
Africa Now Pop-Up Brings Contemporary African Fashion to Paris
The Africa Now 202G pop-up returned to Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, featuring 11 designers across ready-to-wear, jewelry, and accessories. Curated in partnership with...
AfDB Warns Africa Could Lose Up to $20 Billion as Super El Niño Threatens Economies
According to AfDB climate experts, the anticipated weather phenomenon is expected to trigger widespread droughts in some regions and devastating floods in others,...
IMF Projects Sub-Saharan Africa to Outpace Global Growth in 2026 Despite Economic Headwinds
According to the Fund, several countries across Sub-Saharan Africa are benefiting from reforms aimed at stabilizing public finances, strengthening monetary policy, and improving...
IMF Says Artificial Intelligence Could Boost Sub-Saharan Africa’s Economy by 4%
According to the IMF, AI could become a powerful catalyst for inclusive growth across the continent by helping businesses automate routine processes, improve...
Don't Miss
Traditional Ruler Sues for Peace, Development in Urhobo Land
The Ovie of Umiaghwa-Abraka in Delta State, retired AVM Lucky Ararile, has called for sustained peace, unity, stability and development across Urhobo land....
Nigeria Charges Man Accused of Running Fictitious Government Agency
Nigerian authorities have charged Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew with forgery and impersonation after prosecutors accused him of creating and running a fictitious government agency...
