Africa
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...
Nigeria Leads Africa in Banking Customers Despite Trailing Rivals in Total Assets
Nigeria has emerged as the African country with the largest banking customer base, reinforcing its position as one of the continent’s biggest financial...
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TETFund to Bar Institutions With Delayed Projects From 2027 Intervention Cycle
The Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced that tertiary institutions with delayed or abandoned intervention projects will...
What Nigeria Can Learn From Bangladesh’s Agricultural Transformation
Bangladesh’s agricultural transformation is drawing attention as policymakers examine strategies to strengthen food security, improve rural livelihoods and increase farm productivity in developing...
