Ahmed Emam
Nigeria Seeks Morocco Transit Easing Amid Schengen Visa Fraud Concerns
Nigeria is seeking changes to Morocco’s transit rules for Nigerian passengers after an increase in the use of forged Schengen…
Hichilema Leads Zambia Presidential Vote
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was leading the presidential election with about 62% of valid votes in partial results covering roughly…
Egypt Pushes for Greater Private-Sector Investment Across Africa
Egypt is stepping up efforts to help its companies expand across African markets, with the government seeking to remove regulatory…
SADC Summit Opens in Durban with Calls for Faster Regional Integration, Economic Growth
Southern African leaders opened the 46th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in Durban on Monday, with…
South Africa’s Banks Retreat From ATMs as Digital Payments Reshape Cash Market
South Africa’s largest banks are reshaping their cash networks as customers move to digital banking, with three of the country’s…
Somalia Launches Juvenile Justice Law to Strengthen Child Protection
Somalia has launched a new juvenile justice law aimed at establishing a justice system tailored to the rights and needs…
African Cinema Takes Spotlight at Locarno as ‘Khufu’ Wins Silver Leopard
African cinema drew international attention at the 2026 Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, with filmmakers from across the continent presenting…
Airtel Africa, Starlink Launch Satellite-to-Phone Service in DR Congo
Airtel Africa and SpaceX’s Starlink have launched a satellite-to-phone service in the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking what the companies…
Egypt, Kenya Sign Deal on Apparel Export Logistics Hub
Egypt's Chamber of Apparel and Home Textile Industries (ECAHT) signed an agreement to establish a logistics hub in Kenya, seeking…
RAB’AFRICA Festival Opens 5th Edition in Morocco With 30 Artists
RAB’AFRICA, a festival celebrating African rap and urban music, opened its fifth edition in Rabat, bringing together established and emerging…
Côte d’Ivoire Repatriates 135 Migrants From Niger With IOM Support
Côte d’Ivoire has repatriated 135 of its nationals from Niger, including two minors, in an operation carried out by the…
AfDB Approves $1M Investment in North Africa Growth Fund
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $15 million equity investment in RMBV North Africa Fund III to…
