Nigeria named 5th best English-speaking African country
Nigeria has been ranked as the fifth best English-speaking country in Africa and 29th globally in the 2025 English Proficiency Index released…
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Nigeria emerges digital payments leader in Africa
Nigeria has emerged as a leading force in Africa’s rapidly expanding digital payments ecosystem, as instant payment systems across the continent processed…
Why African migrant workers still face abuse, descrimination globally – ITUC
The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation has warned that Africa’s migrant workers continue to endure widespread exploitation, abuse…
Diageo sells East African breweries stake to Japan’s Asahi Group
Diageo Plc, the British multinational alcoholic beverage corporation, has reached an agreement to sell its 65 percent controlling stake in East African…
Nigeria launches Africa’s first gas market
The Federal Government of Nigeria officially launched Africa’s first gas trading market on a Thursday, marking a major step towards fully utilizing…
EU launches €12m initiative to boost African ports
The European Union has launched a €12 million regional initiative aimed at boosting the safety, security, and operational performance of major sea…
Ethiopia to sign historic deal for Africa’s $29tr gas-by-rail project
Ethiopia is set to make history on Monday, December 8, 2025, when it signs a Host Country Collaborative Agreement with Insight Dynamic…
S’African exporters shift focus to Africa amid US tariffs
South African agricultural exporters are expecting higher United States tariffs to persist as the diplomatic rift between Pretoria and Washington continues. In…
Deepfake fraud surges 967% in Africa — Report
Africa’s digital economy is entering a new and more perilous phase as fraudsters abandon low-effort schemes for advanced, AI-driven tactics, with deepfake-based…
Africa unveils groundbreaking HIV prevention shot with 99.9% efficacy
South Africa, Eswatini, and Zambia were scheduled to commence on Monday the administration of a groundbreaking new HIV-prevention injection. This marks the…
African airlines lead global air cargo growth in October
African airlines recorded the strongest growth in air cargo demand globally in October 2025, with volumes rising 16.6 per cent year-on-year. Capacity…
EU, S’Africa secure €15.5bn for African renewable energy
A year-long international campaign to fast-track renewable energy investment across Africa has closed with commitments totalling €15.5bn, driven predominantly by the European…