June 11
Africa: Africa Clean Cooking Summit in Nairobi Postponed Amid Travel and Participation Uncertainties
The 2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, which was expected to bring together African heads of state, financiers, development partners and energy stakeholders in Nairobi in July… Read more »
Africa: Kenya Wins International Cooperative Alliance Africa Top Seat
Co-operative Bank Holdings and the Co-operative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) Chair McLoud Malonza has been elected as the Chairperson of the International Cooperative Alliance - Africa… Read more »
June 05
Africa: Ruto Urges African Businesses to Prioritise Intra-Africa Trade At Kenya-South Africa Business Forum
President William Ruto has challenged African businesses and entrepreneurs to stop looking overseas for markets and begin trading more aggressively in Africa. Read more »
June 02
Africa: China Dispatches Medical Experts to DRC As International Support Grows in Fight Against Ebola
China has deployed a specialized medical expert team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to support efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo… Read more »
Africa: Spiro Secures $215m to Expand Africa's Electric Mobility and Battery-Swapping Network
African electric mobility firm Spiro has secured a $215 million (Sh27.8 billion) equity investment to expand its electric vehicle operations and battery-swapping infrastructure… Read more »
Africa: U.S. to Cut Africa Visa Processing Centres By More Than Half in Immigration Crackdown
The United States is preparing to significantly reduce the number of diplomatic missions across Africa that can process visa applications, a move expected to affect thousands of… Read more »
Africa: Kenyan-Built Urbantok Launches As Africa Pushes for Creator Economy Independence
A Kenyan technology company is seeking to transform how African content creators earn money online with the launch of UrbanTok, a new social media platform designed to put… Read more »
May 29
East Africa: Nairobi Forum Explores East Africa's Clean Energy Transition
Entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and development partners gathered in Nairobi last week to discuss how East Africa can accelerate access to clean and sustainable energy… Read more »
May 27
Africa: Igaming Afrika Awards 2026 Crown Africa's Top Gaming Operators, Suppliers and Innovators
Africa's top gaming operators, suppliers, regulators and innovators took center stage at the inaugural iGaming AFRIKA Summit Awards 2026, with industry leaders crowned across 25… Read more »
May 26
Africa: Nairobi Summit Explores Africa's Sustainability, Food Security Challenges
Leaders from the private sector, NGOs and development organisations gathered in Nairobi for the Geopolitics of Sustainability in Africa Summit to discuss food security, climate… Read more »
Africa: Binance Touts Digital Inclusion Push During Africa Month Campaign
Binance used Africa Month celebrations to underscore its efforts to expand digital inclusion and support community-led development across the continent, as cryptocurrency adoption… Read more »
May 25
East Africa: Nairobi Becomes Home to East Africa's First Ukrainian Bookshelf, Strengthening Cultural Ties
The Kenya National Library Service (KNLBS) has become home to East Africa's first Ukrainian Bookshelf, marking a major cultural and diplomatic milestone aimed at deepening ties… Read more »
May 22
Africa: Africa Urged to Fix Logistics Gaps to Unlock Markets for Smallholder Farmers
Agricultural experts, lenders and corporate executives are calling for increased investment in rural logistics and transport systems across Africa, warning that weak infrastructure… Read more »
May 21
Africa: Kenya, WHO Push for Stronger Africa-Europe Health Workforce Partnership
The government and the World Health Organization are seeking deeper cooperation on healthcare workforce development amid growing global shortages and increasing migration of… Read more »
Africa: Scale or Fail - Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership
Africa stands at a defining economic crossroads. Read more »
East Africa: Climate Forum Warns of Below-Normal Rainfall
The Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF) has forecast a high likelihood of below-normal rainfall across much of the northern Greater Horn of Africa during the… Read more »
Africa: CEOs Sound Alarm On AI Gap As Africa's Workplaces Go Digital
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21-East African business leaders are calling on organizations to urgently scale up artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and workforce training, warning that… Read more »
May 20
Africa: Salivating for Boks - Kenya Lionesses On Prowl for Glory At Africa Women's Cup
A mission impossible awaits the national women's rugby 15s side who will be hosting the Africa Cup at the RFUEA Grounds on May 23-31. Read more »
May 19
Africa: Africa Must Shift From Consumers of Technology to Builders
Much of the conversations around the future of technology is shaped by what we can see the apps we use, the platforms we engage with and the innovations redefining how we live and… Read more »
May 15
Africa: Barbados Pushes Mandatory Methane Financing Framework As African Parliaments Meet in Nairobi
Barbados Ambassador for Climate Change and Climate Vulnerable Forum representative Elizabeth Thompson has proposed exploring mandatory financing and legally binding mechanisms to… Read more »
Africa: African Lawmakers Urged to Remove Legislative Barriers Blocking Climate Finance and Methane Reduction Action
African lawmakers have been urged to dismantle legislative and regulatory barriers blocking climate financing and fast-track methane reduction policies, as parliaments across the… Read more »
May 14
Africa: KNH Murder Suspect Kalombotole Could Be Sent to South Africa for Mental Assessment
A court has ordered a fresh psychiatric evaluation for murder suspect Kennedy Kalombotole following conflicting medical reports on his mental fitness, with the judge indicating… Read more »
Africa: Gold for Kenya At Africa Championships As Medal Harvest Begins
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13, 2026 - Kenya collected its first medals at the African Championships in Accra, Ghana courtesy of Kelvin Chesang' and Silas Senchura. Read more »
May 13
Africa: Turaco Among Kenya Firms Ranked Fastest Growing in Africa
Insurance technology firm Turaco has been ranked among Africa's fastest-growing companies in the latest Financial Times ranking, as Kenyan firms continued to strengthen their… Read more »
Africa: Moses Kuria Hits Back At Gachagua Over Criticism of Africa Forward Summit 2026
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has launched a sharp rebuttal against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following his criticism of the Africa Forward Summit 2026,… Read more »
