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As El Niño Peaks, Accra Is Rewriting Its Rules To Protect Residents From Extreme Heat

Cape Town Tops Global Rankings for Mountain Getaways

South Africa Arrests Nine Over Alleged Russian Recruitment

Congo Launches Global Initiative to Restore Forest Cover

Gabon Unveils Critical Minerals Project With Emirati, Chinese Firms

Nigeria Proposes West African Bond Market Overhaul

Lagos Street Art Festival Expands Access to Art

Gambia’s Opposition Leader Launches Final Bid for Presidency

Algeria Completes Free Trade Zone

Cameroon Announces Date for Delayed Legislative Elections

African billionaire preparing daughters for future leadership roles.

Kenya Sentences Paul Mackenzie To 200 Years For Shakahola Killings

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As El Niño Peaks, Accra Is Rewriting Its Rules To Protect Residents From Extreme Heat

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Cape Town Tops Global Rankings for Mountain Getaways South Africa Arrests Nine Over Alleged Russian Recruitment Congo Launches Global Initiative to Restore Forest Cover Gabon Unveils Critical Minerals Project With Emirati, Chinese Firms Nigeria Proposes West African Bond Market Overhaul Lagos Street Art Festival Expands Access to Art Gambia’s Opposition Leader Launches Final Bid for Presidency Algeria Completes Free Trade Zone Cameroon Announces Date for Delayed Legislative Elections Dangote Suspends Plans for London Listing Cape Town Tops Global Rankings for Mountain Getaways South Africa Arrests Nine Over Alleged Russian Recruitment Congo Launches Global Initiative to Restore Forest Cover Gabon Unveils Critical Minerals Project With Emirati, Chinese Firms Nigeria Proposes West African Bond Market Overhaul Lagos Street Art Festival Expands Access to Art Gambia’s Opposition Leader Launches Final Bid for Presidency Algeria Completes Free Trade Zone Cameroon Announces Date for Delayed Legislative Elections Dangote Suspends Plans for London Listing

Business & Innovation

Lumepay Raises $6 Million to Build the Cross-Border Payment Rails African Businesses Actually Need

Lumepay Raises $6 Million to Build the Cross-Border Payment Rails African Businesses Actually Need

12 November 2026

Ten African Founders Head to Kigali for a $1.5 Million Prize That Rewards Real Impact

12 November 2026

Ten African Founders Head to Kigali for a $1.5 Million Prize That Rewards Real Impact

Yoco’s $100 Million Boost Is Putting Cash in the Hands of 200,000 African Small Businesses

11 November 2026

Yoco’s $100 Million Boost Is Putting Cash in the Hands of 200,000 African Small Businesses

Trade Rewired: Balancing Resilience, Cost And Growth In A Changing Global Landscape

11 November 2026

Trade Rewired: Balancing Resilience, Cost And Growth In A Changing Global Landscape

Making Research Count In Africa’s Post 2030 Agenda

10 November 2026

Making Research Count In Africa’s Post 2030 Agenda

Record Maize Harvest Strengthens The Case For Food Access Infrastructure

10 November 2026

Record Maize Harvest Strengthens The Case For Food Access Infrastructure

Banking Revenue Pool On Track For Record $1.1 Trillion, Opening Window To Reshape For Growth

10 November 2026

Banking Revenue Pool On Track For Record $1.1 Trillion, Opening Window To Reshape For Growth

Africa Cannot Afford To Pay For The Same Digital Learning Curve Twice

6 November 2026

Africa Cannot Afford To Pay For The Same Digital Learning Curve Twice

Features & Opinion

Digital security shield representing cyber governance and enterprise risk management.

How AI Cyberattacks Are Threatening Kenyan Organisations

11 November 2026

From Sustainability Reporting To Business Value: The Case For A Sustainability Index

From Sustainability Reporting To Business Value: The Case For A Sustainability Index

11 November 2026

Access Is Not Representation

Access Is Not Representation

11 November 2026

Startup Picnic Venture Studio

Startup Picnic Venture Studio Launches 5 Million African Books By 2030 Campaign To Transform African Publishing #5mab

11 November 2026

The Expanding Attack Surface: What Businesses Can’t Afford To Overlook

The Expanding Attack Surface: What Businesses Can’t Afford To Overlook

10 November 2026

Satellite dishes for telecommunications and broadcasting.

Is The Next Frontier Of African Connectivity In The Sky?

10 November 2026

Arts, Culture & Society

Afrobeats Eruption: Bob Ejike, Founder Of Nollywood, Releases Just Love On 23 November

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Afrobeats Eruption: Bob Ejike, Founder Of Nollywood, Releases Just Love On 23 November

11 November 2026

Shakhnoza Mirziyoyeva Honoured With Inaugural Time Africa Vanguard Award For Social Protection Leadership

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Shakhnoza Mirziyoyeva Honoured With Inaugural Time Africa Vanguard Award For Social Protection Leadership

Mali Meteorite Offers Clues About Mars’ Water History

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Mali Meteorite Offers Clues About Mars’ Water History

Engage & Learn

Nigerian Students Build Creative Solutions To Tackle Community Challenges

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Nigerian Students Build Creative Solutions To Tackle Community Challenges

11 November 2026

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Lessons From Seven School Changes: What Parents Should Consider When Choosing A School

5 November 2026

Lessons From Seven School Changes: What Parents Should Consider When Choosing A School

The Classroom Crunch: Why Modular Campuses Are Becoming The Smart Choice For School Expansion

3 November 2026

The Classroom Crunch: Why Modular Campuses Are Becoming The Smart Choice For School Expansion

East Africa Hub Convening 2026: Key Takeaways And Commitments

2 November 2026

East Africa Hub Convening 2026: Key Takeaways And Commitments

Opening Doors Through Reading: 100 Libraries Empowering Underserved Communities

30 October 2026

Opening Doors Through Reading: 100 Libraries Empowering Underserved Communities

What's Happening

Startup Picnic Venture Studio

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Startup Picnic Venture Studio Launches 5 Million African Books By 2030 Campaign To Transform African Publishing #5mab

11 November 2026

Empact Group Recognised For Its Commitment To Reducing Food Waste

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Empact Group Recognised For Its Commitment To Reducing Food Waste

11 November 2026

Shakhnoza Mirziyoyeva Honoured With Inaugural Time Africa Vanguard Award For Social Protection Leadership

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Shakhnoza Mirziyoyeva Honoured With Inaugural Time Africa Vanguard Award For Social Protection Leadership

9 November 2026

Operating System Of Banking

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New Cross-Border Payment Solutions Transform Travel Businesses Across Southern Africa

9 November 2026

28th Connected Banking Summit – Southern Africa Closes In Johannesburg With A Day Of Industry Dialogue And Recognition Of Banking Excellence

Press release28th Connected Banking Summit

28th Connected Banking Summit – Southern Africa Closes In Johannesburg With A Day Of Industry Dialogue And Recognition Of Banking Excellence

5 November 2026

Ventures Platform

Press releaseVentures Platform

Ventures Platform Convenes Africa Prosperity Summit 2026 To Examine Capital, AI And The Real Value Of African Tech

4 November 2026

Press Releases

Somalia: Disease outbreaks surge after floods, straining health services

Press releaseAPO Group

Somalia: Disease outbreaks surge after floods, straining health services

11 November 2026

Uganda: Members of Parliament (MPs) push for reforms to curb fraudulent land titling

Press releaseAPO Group

Uganda: Members of Parliament (MPs) push for reforms to curb fraudulent land titling

11 November 2026

Mali: Wrapping up visit, United Nations (UN) relief chief announces $8 million to tackle drought before it strikes

Press releaseAPO Group

Mali: Wrapping up visit, United Nations (UN) relief chief announces $8 million to tackle drought before it strikes

South Africa: Water and Sanitation reports on Integrated Vaal River System

Press releaseAPO Group

South Africa: Water and Sanitation reports on Integrated Vaal River System

South Africa: Minister Leon Schreiber announces expansion of Smart Identification Card (ID) replacement services

Press releaseAPO Group

South Africa: Minister Leon Schreiber announces expansion of Smart Identification Card (ID) replacement services

Latest News

Lumepay Raises $6 Million to Build the Cross-Border Payment Rails African Businesses Actually Need

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Lumepay Raises $6 Million to Build the Cross-Border Payment Rails African Businesses Actually Need

12 November 2026

Ten African Founders Head to Kigali for a $1.5 Million Prize That Rewards Real Impact

Africa.com

Ten African Founders Head to Kigali for a $1.5 Million Prize That Rewards Real Impact

12 November 2026

Yoco’s $100 Million Boost Is Putting Cash in the Hands of 200,000 African Small Businesses

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Yoco’s $100 Million Boost Is Putting Cash in the Hands of 200,000 African Small Businesses

11 November 2026