AfDB, Standard Bank Ink $332M Deal to Boost SME Financing in South Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Standard Bank Group have signed a…
AI Fuels 55% of Cybercrime Across Africa as Losses Surge to $484M: INTERPOL
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now enabling 55% of reported cybercrimes across Africa,…
New US Visa Bond Policy Targets Travelers From 30 African Countries
Travelers from 30 African countries will be among those affected by a…
China-Africa Trade Hits Record as Beijing Deepens Economic Engagement With the Continent
China-Africa trade reached a record 1.41 trillion yuan ($197 billion) in the…
FAO Urges Early Action as Strengthening El Niño Threatens Africa’s Food Security
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has called for urgent action to…
Zimbabwe’s macadamia harvest projected to jump by up to 40% in 2026
Zimbabwe’s macadamia harvest could increase by 20 to 40 per cent in…
Kenya targets 150,000 tonnes in new coffee production drive
Kenya has launched a national coffee revitalisation programme aimed at increasing annual…
Ghana’s gold reserves climb to 24.4 tonnes by June 2026
Ghana's official gold reserves climbed to 24.4 tonnes in June 2026, reaching…
Egypt Hosts ICAO’s AFI Aviation Week for 1st Time, Spotlighting Africa’s Aviation Future
On Monday, Egypt inaugurated the 11th Africa-Indian Ocean (AFI) Aviation Week, hosting…
US Imposes New Tariffs on 60 Economies, African Exporters Among Hardest Hit
The United States imposed additional tariffs of between 10% and 12.5% on…
Africa Accounts for Largest Share of Global Hunger as 309M Face Food Insecurity: UN Report
Africa is home to an estimated 309 million people experiencing hunger in…
African Women Footballers Join Polio Eradication Drive Ahead of WAFCON
African women football stars have joined a continent-wide campaign to boost vaccination…
