Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have triggered an energy crisis in Egypt, with rolling blackouts exposing the fragility of an import-dependent African power grid.
Israel Strikes Iran, and Africa Feels the Power Shortage: Egypt’s Grid Under Strain Read More »
Spiro is leading Africa’s electric mobility revolution with battery-as-a-service motorcycles across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Egypt — transforming urban transport without the upfront cost barrier.
Africa’s E-Mobility Revolution Is Here — and Spiro Is Leading the Charge Read More »
Fuel prices have surged across Africa by up to 25% in 2026, exposing the continent’s dependency on imported oil and forcing millions of working-class families to choose between transport costs and basic needs.
The Fuel That Costs More Than It Should: Inside Africa’s Chronic Energy Price Crisis Read More »
Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park has recorded the first confirmed mountain gorilla twins birth in over 15 years — a landmark conservation moment for a species that was nearly extinct just decades ago.
Coordinated Easter attacks on churches in Kaduna State leave dozens dead as Nigerian troops rescue 31 hostages in a daring military operation.
Nigeria Easter Attacks: Dozens Killed as Troops Rescue 31 Hostages in Kaduna Read More »
DR Congo secures a historic 1-0 playoff win over Jamaica to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1974, sparking jubilant celebrations nationwide.
DR Congo Qualifies for World Cup for First Time in 52 Years, Sparking Mass Celebrations Read More »
Saudi Arabia is accelerating agricultural investments in African nations, betting on the continent breadbaskets to secure food supplies as Middle East conflicts disrupt global supply chains.
Saudi Arabia Turns to Africa Breadbaskets in Race for Food Security Read More »
Refugee accounts and HRW investigations document systematic abuses by Russia-linked Africa Corps fighters in Mali, raising urgent questions about accountability as the group expands its footprint.
Russia Africa Corps Under Scrutiny as New Evidence of Civilian Abuses Emerges in Mali Read More »
Shipping disruptions linked to the Iran conflict have left eight million kilograms of Kenyan tea stranded at Mombasa port, threatening farmer incomes and Kenya standing as a reliable global tea supplier.
Iran War Leaves 8 Million Kilograms of Kenyan Tea Stranded at Mombasa Port Read More »
Somalia is on the verge of becoming the newest oil-producing nation in Africa, with a Turkish deepwater drilling vessel expected to arrive in Somali waters this week to begin what officials in Mogadishu are calling the most significant economic milestone in the country’s modern history. The drilling vessel, named the Cagri Bey, is operated by
Somalia Sets Sail for Historic First Offshore Oil Drilling Campaign Read More »
A sweeping new report by Human Rights Watch has documented the deaths of more than 1,800 civilians in Burkina Faso since 2023, attributing the killings to government forces, their allied militias, and jihadist armed groups alike — describing the situation as crimes against humanity committed by all parties to the conflict. The 120-page report, titled
The Zambian government has declared the current fuel supply situation a national emergency, approving a package of tax cuts and subsidies designed to shield citizens and businesses from a sharp surge in international crude prices driven by the continuing Middle East conflict. Information Minister Cornelius Mweetwa announced the measures on April 1st, saying cabinet had
