Africa: Spiro Secures $270m Funding to Accelerate Africa's Electric Mobility, Clean Energy Expansion

Spiro, one of Africa's leading electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy infrastructure platform, has announced the successful completion of its latest funding round, raising $270… Read more »

Africa: Cabinet Impressed By Progress of Oil Projects and AFCON Infrastructure in Bunyoro

Cabinet ministers, Permanent Secretaries and heads of government agencies have concluded an inspection tour of key oil, gas and Africa Cup of Nations 2027 projects in the Bunyoro… Read more »

Africa: Airtel Africa Foundation Connects Over 3,000 Schools to Internet Across Africa

The Airtel Africa Foundation (AAF), the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, has released its inaugural annual report, highlighting its impact across the continent during its… Read more »

Africa: Report - Africa's Displaced Population Generates Shs99.9 Trillion Annually in Incomes

Africa's 43.1 million displaced people generate an estimated $27 billion (Shs99.9 trillion) in annual income, according to a new report released by the Amahoro Coalition,… Read more »

Africa: Displaced Africans Generate Shs100 Trillion Annually in Untapped Economic Activity - Report

Africa's displaced population is generating an estimated $27 billion (about Shs100 trillion) in annual income, according to a new report by the Amahoro Coalition, which challenges… Read more »

Africa: Kabale Leaders Urge Communities to Protect Children As Africa Marks Day of the African Child

As Uganda joins the rest of Africa to commemorate the 2026 Day of the African Child, child welfare advocates in Kabale District have called on parents, guardians, and communities… Read more »

Africa: Museveni Calls for African Political Integration to Strengthen Security and Economic Power

President Museveni has called for deeper political integration across East Africa and the wider African continent, saying it is essential for addressing future security threats and… Read more »

Africa: Germany Put Seven Past Debutants Curaçao

Germany inflicted a chastening defeat on Fifa World Cup™ debutants Curaçao at Houston Stadium. Read more »

Africa: Rugby Cranes Withdraw From Africa 7s As Mauritius Shuts Out Uganda Over Ebola

Uganda's hopes of competing at the 2026 Rugby Africa Men's Sevens have suffered a major setback after the Rugby Cranes 7s were forced to withdraw from the continental showpiece in… Read more »

Africa: Africa Prosecutors Association Inaugurates Permanent Headquarters in Morocco

The Africa Prosecutors Association has inaugurated its permanent headquarters in Rabat, Morocco, in a landmark move aimed at deepening cooperation among prosecution services across… Read more »

Africa: 'A World Cup for Them Not Us' - Fans' Anger At US Travel Bans and Visa Restrictions

BBC - When Iraq's football team qualified for the World Cup at the end of March, Abdulla Adnan bought tickets for his country's matches against Norway and France, which will be… Read more »

Africa: World Cup Visa Row Escalates As Journalists Face Entry Denials

With less than a year to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, tensions are rising over reported visa denials affecting international journalists expected to cover the tournament in… Read more »

Africa: World Cup - Africa's Best Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan Denied US Visa

A Somali referee celebrated as Africa's best has reportedly been denied entry into the United States and sent back to Turkey upon arrival at Miami International Airport, preventing… Read more »

Africa: Today in History - the World Recognises HIV/Aids

June 5, 1981, is widely recognised as the day the world first became aware of what would later be known as HIV/Aids. Read more »

Africa: 20 African Cities Selected as Full U.S. Visa Processing Hubs

Kampala has been retained as one of only 20 US visa processing hubs in Africa under a major restructuring plan by the administration of President Donald Trump, positioning Uganda… Read more »

Africa: Museveni, Zuma Discuss Uganda-South Africa Investment Cooperation

President Museveni has hosted former South African President Jacob Zuma at State Lodge Nakasero, where the two leaders held discussions aimed at strengthening business and… Read more »

Africa: Fear Grips East Africa As Deadly Ebola Outbreak Surges, Death Toll Rises to 134

Communities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda are on high alert following a deadly outbreak of Bundibugyo Ebola virus that has already killed at least… Read more »

Africa: Museveni, Gabon's Nguema Discuss Industrialisation and African Self-Reliance

President Museveni has hosted President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon at State House, Entebbe. Read more »

Africa: Museveni Urges African Political Parties to Prioritise Wealth and Job Creation

President Museveni has called on African political parties to prioritise wealth creation, science, technology, and job creation if the continent is to overcome poverty and… Read more »

Africa: Museveni Urges U.S. to Back Africa's Value Addition Agenda

President Museveni has called on the United States and other global partners to support Africa's industrialisation and value-addition efforts in order to expand the continent's… Read more »

Africa: African MPs Push Back Against EU 'Interference' in Internal Affairs

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has led African legislators in condemning what they described as growing interference by the European Parliament in the internal affairs of African… Read more »

Africa: Uganda Reaffirms Committment to Attend Third Russia-Africa Summit

Gen. Jeje Odongo Abubakhar, Uganda's Minister of Foreign Affairs has held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Sergey Lobanov, Chargé d'Affaires of the Russian Federation to Uganda,… Read more »

Africa: Minister Ogwang Rallies East Africa to Deliver Historic Afcon 2027

The State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang, has called for full commitment from East African governments and football stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the 2027… Read more »

Africa: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Kicks Off 'Year of the Customer,' Honouring Teams Driving Market Excellence

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has declared 2026 its "Year of the Customer," underscoring a renewed strategic focus on customer-centric growth during its annual leadership… Read more »

Africa: Museveni Links Africa's Future On Industrialization As He Calls for Strategic Rethink On the Nile

President Museveni has called for a shift from historical disputes to a strategic, development-focused approach in addressing challenges facing the Nile Basin, stressing that… Read more »