Africa: AI Becomes Latest Frontier in China-Us Race for Africa

What's the future of Artificial Intelligence in Africa? Read more »

Zimbabwe: Senior Zimbabwean Official Says Corruption Hurting Economy

Zimbabwe's prosecutor general -- the former head of the country's anti-corruption commission -- says corruption is costing the country nearly $2 billion annually, devastating the… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Doctors End 8-Week Strike After Deal With Government

Kenyan doctors will report to work starting Friday, after they agreed with the government on how they can be paid their salary arrears. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Appeals to Its Diaspora Population and Foreigners for Investments

Faced with an inability to access offshore credit lines -- due to defaulting on previous loans -- the government of Zimbabwe is appealing to its diaspora population and foreigners… Read more »

South Africa: Search Continues for Survivors of Building Collapse in South Africa

The search continued Tuesday in South Africa for workers trapped in the collapse of a multi-story building under construction outside of Cape Town that left at least four people… Read more »

Cameroon: Cameroon Workers Want Job Security, Better Pay Amid Price Hikes

Hundreds of thousands of workers across Cameroon are observing International Labor Day on May 1 by marching against abuses they say include illegal dismissals and failure to pay… Read more »

Botswana: Botswana's Diamond Industry Gets Boost Amid Global Uncertainty

Botswana's diamond trade is on the rise despite industry uncertainty over efforts to sanction Russian stones. De Beers has relocated its auctions headquarters from Singapore to… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi, Israel Sign Labor Export Deal On Farm Workers

Malawi and Israel have signed a new deal for Malawi to send unskilled laborers to Israel. Read more »

Kenya: U.S. Official Announces Business Partnership With Kenya

About 1,300 delegates and 400 companies participated in the fourth American Chamber of Commerce summit in Nairobi, Kenya, where Kenya's president William Ruto says his country is… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Govt Threatens to Halt Salaries of Striking Doctors

The Kenyan government is threatening to withhold the salaries and union remittances of striking doctors after failing to reach an agreement with doctors' union. Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Takes Steps to End Poverty Among Women and Girls

Malawi and its development partners are trying something new to help the country's most vulnerable women and girls get out of extreme poverty. Besides enhancing their… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Authorities Troubled By Tumbling New Currency

Zimbabwean authorities responded swiftly to the recent decline in the new gold-backed currency by apprehending illicit moneychangers and closing the bank accounts of businesses… Read more »

Africa: Connected Africa Summit Addressing Continent's Challenges, Opportunities and Bridging Digital Divides

Government representatives from Africa, along with ICT (information and communication technology) officials, and international organizations have gathered in Nairobi for a… Read more »

Central African Republic: 20 Dead After Ferry Sinks in Central African Republic, Witnesses Say

At least 20 people have drowned in Central African Republic after a ferry sank while carrying passengers on a river, witnesses said Saturday. Read more »

Nigeria: Analysts Skeptical About Nigeria's Bid to Improve Local Crude Refining

Nigeria has been Africa's largest or second-largest oil exporter for years, but relies heavily on imports to meet local energy needs. The government is trying to change that,… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia's Nama Community Rejects Green-Hydrogen Port Expansion

Namibia's port authority, Namport, has proposed a port expansion on Shark Island, a heritage site that is sacred to the indigenous Nama ethnic group of southern Namibia. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's New Gold-Backed Currency Sliding On Black Market

Zimbabwe's recently introduced gold-backed currency is sliding on the local black market but officials insist the currency is getting stronger and has a bright future. Columbus… Read more »

Southern Africa: Botswana Objects to G7-EU Diamond-Tracking System

African diamond producers, led by Botswana, are demanding a review of the tracking and verification system that European Union and G7 nations introduced March 1. Read more »

Nigeria: Activists Urge Nigeria to Refuse Shell's Oil Selloff Plans

Environmental and human rights activists are calling on the Nigerian government to withhold approval of plans by the London-based oil giant Shell to sell off its operations in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Consumers Upset At Electricity Rate Hike

A sudden hike in electricity rates in Africa's most populous country, Nigeria, has sparked a backlash. Read more »

Kenya: Striking Kenyan Doctors Hold Demonstrations in Nairobi Amid Stalemate

Kenyan doctors held new demonstrations Tuesday in their push for better pay and working conditions. Read more »

Africa: Report - US Must Enhance Critical Minerals Strategy in Africa

The United States must refine its Africa policy with a focus on critical minerals, including boosting its diplomatic and commercial presence in African mining hubs, says a report… Read more »

Botswana: Botswana Leads Calls On G7 Countries to Review Diamond Tracking Initiative

Africa's leading diamond producer, Botswana, has written to the Group of Seven leading industrial countries seeking to reverse an initiative requiring all producers to send gems to… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Central Bank Says It Has Assets Worth 2.5 Tons of Gold

On the eve of the anticipated rollout of a new gold-backed currency, Zimbabwe's central bank announced Thursday that it has the equivalent of 2.5 tons of gold reserves. Read more »

Africa: New Study Reports Widespread Forced Labor Abuses

Forced labor generates $236 billion a year in illegal profits, a dramatic increase of $64 billion since 2014, a new study by the International Labor Organization reported on… Read more »