Sage Intacct Introduces Intelligent AI-driven Automation for mid-sized businesses in Kenya
Less manual work, smarter, AI-powered financial control, and a future-ready platform designed to scale with Kenyan businesses. NAIROBI, Kenya, 12 February 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has launched Sage Intacct in Kenya. The launch marks a significant step forward in how mid-sized […]
Africa.com to Livestream Accra Reset: Addis Reckoning
High-Level Convening to Examine Financing the Sovereign Transition and Building Border-Free Prosperity Africa.com will livestream Accra Reset: Addis Reckoning on Saturday, 14 February at 7:30 AM East Africa Time, convening policymakers, economists, development finance leaders, investors, and innovators to confront one of the most pressing questions facing the continent: How does Africa finance its sovereign […]
Niger: Islamist Armed Group Massacres Villagers in West
Strengthen Civilian Protection, Accountability for Atrocities An Islamist armed group has killed 30 civilians, including 4 children, and 5 captured combatants in two attacks in western Niger since January 18, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. The attacks by the Islamic State in the Sahel (IS Sahel) are unlawful and apparent war crimes. On January […]
Africa’s Growing Markets Demand Stronger U.S. Commercial Diplomacy
Africa’s markets are expanding, its trade relationships are evolving, and global competition for long-term economic partnership is intensifying. As governments and businesses across the continent prioritize investment, infrastructure, and industrial growth, the United States faces important choices about how it engages. In this guest essay, Liz Grossman Kitoyi argues that commercial diplomacy, not traditional assistance […]
Gender-Informed Leadership: A Path To Universal Health
By Dr. Sylvia Vito Families across East Africa face difficult decisions every day. When illness strikes, many families are forced to choose between seeking health care and spending money on other essentials like food and education. Over 200 million people in the WHO Africa Region pay high out-of-pocket costs for healthcare, 150 million of whom […]
Rapid Flood Response Funding
Malawi and Mozambique secure over USD22.3 million within seven days The Regional Emergency Preparedness and Access to Inclusive Recovery (REPAIR) Program has disbursed over USD22.3 million within seven (7) business days to support urgent national flood response operations in Malawi and Mozambique, enabling governments to mobilise immediate relief. By providing rapid, pre-arranged financing, REPAIR enables […]
AI In South Africa: New Google Report Shows A Nation Turning To AI For Learning, Work And Opportunity
A new report from Google and Ipsos shows that residents of South Africa are not only embracing artificial intelligence (AI), but increasingly using it as a practical tool for learning, work and major life decisions. The study, “Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the hands of more people”, shows people in South Africa are turning to […]
How ethical travel is redefining African wildlife encounters
As African tourism rebounds, a critical shift is unfolding: travelers are trading intrusive encounters for experiences rooted in dignity and conservation. Rather than chasing close-up encounters that can stress animals and damage ecosystems, ethical wildlife tourism focuses on low-impact, education-driven experiences that protect natural behavior and habitats. Operators keep vehicles at respectful distances, employ local […]
South Africa and DRC spar over US minerals deal
Tensions flared at the African Mining Indaba in Cape Town after South Africa’s mining minister Gwede Mantashe challenged the Democratic Republic of Congo over its critical minerals agreement with the United States. In a closed meeting, Mantashe accused Kinshasa of “selling out” to the US over last year’s critical minerals deal, claiming it prioritizes the […]
Nigeria’s central bank pumps dollars into FX market
Nigeria’s central bank is stepping up efforts to stabilize its volatile currency market by allowing licensed bureau de change operators to buy up to $150,000 in dollars each week. Under the new directive, BDCs can source foreign exchange from authorized banks at market rates, a move designed to widen access and improve liquidity across the […]
