Africa launches first continental credit rating agency
– The African Union has formally launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency, known as AfCRA, in Mauritius. The...
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Korea Africa chart new course AI digital infrastructure in Seoul
South Korea and African partner nations will launch a major economic cooperation framework focused on artificial intelligence and...
DRC malaria cases surpass 26 million in 2025
The Democratic Republic of the Congo recorded 26,064,143 malaria cases in 2025. The country also reported 29,938 deaths...
Total solar eclipse crosses Russian Arctic and Europe
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse crossed the Russian Arctic. It then swept into the North...
Africa moves higher on Austria trade and security agenda
ADDIS ABABA: Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger said Africa is of strategic importance to Austria during a visit to Ethiopia...
Botswana downgrade adds pressure to diamond economy
GABORONE: Botswana is facing renewed pressure on its diamond-driven economy after S&P Global Ratings lowered the country’s long-term sovereign rating...
WHO says cholera is still killing thousands in 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a sharp resurgence of cholera cases globally, warning that the disease...
Groundbreaking malaria vaccine rollout in Africa: 12 nations to benefit first
Twelve African nations are poised to receive an allocation of 18 million doses of the inaugural malaria vaccine...
$1.5 billion WHO campaign aims to prevent bacterial meningitis in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced it will launch a $1.5 billion campaign to eliminate outbreaks of...
Africa to launch $100-million Super League on Wednesday
Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football, will announce the African Super League on Wednesday with...