Aleph Hospitality Signs Third hotel in Rwanda
Best Western Premier – Royal Golf View, Kigali is scheduled to open in July 2027 under Aleph Hospitality’s management Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 January 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a hotel management agreement with DND Developers for the Best Western Premier […]
KOICA strengthens WFP’s efforts to prevent malnutrition in Ethiopia
ROME, Italy, 29 January 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of USD5.5 million from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to help prevent malnutrition among pregnant and breastfeeding women and young children in Ethiopia by improving access to nutritious foods, strengthening local food systems, and building community resilience. […]
Thales supports the Qatar Emiri Air Force in strengthening its air protection with the GM400α and the GM200MM/A radars air surveillance system
Qatar has ordered GM200MM/A (Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission All-in-one) and GM400α (Ground Master Alpha) radars from Thales to enhance its airspace protection capabilities. In addition to the radars, a national supervision and maintenance system will be delivered, as well as a training programme for operators and technicians. Renowned for their reliability and efficiency, the Thales […]
LMI East Africa Partners with Aspire Institute
Contributed by Aspire Institute African talent and emerging leaders face a common challenge: turning great ideas into sustainable impact. Leadership Management International (LMI) East Africa, based in Kenya, has partnered with Aspire Institute to bridge this gap through practical leadership development. Michael Sampson, Managing Partner for Leadership Management International East Africa, and Faswilla Sampson, […]
Sudanese Content Creator Creates a Digital Space for Equal Access to Opportunities
Contributed By Aspire Institute Social media serves as a powerful tool for information sharing, entertainment, and global connectivity. Content creators, individuals with significant followings and engaging content, can inform and influence many audiences by sharing opportunities. Dr. Maram Elmutasim, a Global Student Prize top 50 finalist in 2022, Co-Founder of Gom Charity Organization, and Young […]
Niger: Military Drone Strike Kills 17 Civilians
Investigate Indiscriminate Attack in Tillabéri Region; Compensate Victims, Families An apparent Nigerien military drone strike killed at least 17 civilians, including 4 children, and injured at least 13 others at a crowded market in western Niger on January 6, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. The strike, which also killed three Islamist fighters, violated laws-of-war prohibitions […]
Ghana’s highlife icon Ebo Taylor passes at 90
Ghana’s music world is mourning the loss of legendary highlife pioneer Ebo Taylor, who passed away at age 90. A foundational architect of highlife and Afrobeat, Taylor’s career, which began in the late 1950s, influenced generations of musicians across Africa and beyond. His journey included pivotal collaborations with Nigeria’s Fela Kuti in London and leadership […]
Eritrea denies Ethiopian accusations of aggression
Tensions between Eritrea and Ethiopia are flaring again after Eritrea forcefully dismissed accusations that it is carrying out military aggression and backing armed groups inside Ethiopian territory. Addis Ababa had blamed Eritrea for destabilizing border areas amid renewed clashes involving Tigrayan forces, raising fears of another regional conflict. Eritrean officials described the claims as fabricated […]
Somalia’s first bowling alley marks a turning point
Somalia’s first modern bowling alley has opened in Mogadishu, reflecting the city’s slow but steady recovery after decades of conflict. The Feynuus Bowling Center, complete with music and laughter, represents a newfound sense of normalcy fueled by improved security and private investment. It caters specifically to a growing middle class and diaspora Somalis returning with […]
South Africa launches first local vaccine
South Africa is mounting a major counteroffensive against its worst foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in decades. For months, cattle farmers have battled this highly contagious virus, which causes painful blisters in livestock, slashes milk production, and triggers costly trade bans. The government’s new strategy hinges on a critical domestic breakthrough: the first batch of locally produced […]
