Africa

Research has shown that people who cannot urinate when their bladder is full experience cognitive or attention impairment that is equivalent to staying awake for 24 hours.

Credit ratings are supposed to guide investors, not govern economies through certain policy inclinations. But in Africa’s case, they often do both.

To address the crisis, Guterres urged a “unified, coherent and consensus-based” regional response, the maintenance of financial support for humanitarian response plans and a development strategy to address the root causes of terrorism.

IRENA maintains that strengthening domestic financial markets is essential to ensuring sufficient funding for energy transition projects.

The importance of debt, development finance and climate to Africa’s future is clear. Over half of African countries are either in debt distress or at risk of being in distress. More than half of Africa’s population lives in countries that are spending more on servicing their debt than on health and/or education.

Insecurity in the Sahel region is worsening. Violent extremist groups are entering new territories such as Nigeria and parts of coastal West African states, including Benin, Togo, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire.

The newly created Senate will include at least 25 members, drawn from sitting MPs, presidential appointees, and ex officio members such as former presidents.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa expressed Zimbabwe's gratitude to Zambia for its stance and consistent calls against the illegal sanctions.

The group remained confined on the plane for approximately nine hours as South African authorities sought verification of their travel papers.

IEA projects that by 2030, access to clean cooking in Africa will begin to outpace population growth, a crucial milestone in the continent’s fight against energy poverty.

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf stresses that while northern Nigeria faces violence and insecurity, the situation does not meet the legal definition of genocide, and warns against misrepresenting the facts.

From border disputes to drought crises, Africa’s rivers are more than water—they’re a source of power, stability, and national security.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said the accusations, fuelled by US President Donald Trump's announcement that no American officials would attend the summit, are misinformed.

American social entrepreneur Patricia Wilkins is among those investing in artificial intelligence (AI) education for underprivileged youth in Ghana. Her organisation, Basics International, runs the Chorkor Digital Lab, which teaches digital skills to young people.

According to prosecutors, Sylvia and her son took advantage of former President Ali Bongo's weakened health after his 2018 stroke to influence the presidency for their own benefit.

According to the lender, this disparity highlights ongoing challenges in ensuring that millions across the continent can prove who they are, a fundamental step toward social and economic inclusion.

Scientists warn that 75 per cent of Kilimanjaro’s native plants have vanished — not because of climate change, but because of human land use, farming, and urban growth.

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings broke barriers, redefining leadership, activism, and the meaning of women’s power in Ghana.

John Munyu, chairperson of Kenya's Pharmacy and Poisons Board, said unlocking Africa's potential in health product manufacturing and trade is a continental priority.

Gaddafi walked free after paying $900,000 (Sh116.2 million) in bail, ending what he described as "a 10-year nightmare."

As world leaders gather in Belém, African farmers and youth push for real climate finance, soil restoration, and jobs that can turn promises into progress.

Additional reports state that she was taken back to Tonka over the weekend and shot execution-style in the town square, with some of her relatives watching helplessly from the crowd.

Funders and research institutions need to understand that the time taken to build community partnerships with living descendant communities is an essential and enriching foundation for ethical research.

The AU says more than half of Africans now live in countries spending more on debt repayments than on social services, calling for urgent G20-led reforms to fix a biased global financial system.

The payment, confirmed by Senator Jeanne Shaheen, the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was reportedly sent directly to Equatorial Guinea, one of the world's most corrupt regimes.

Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants clashed in the village of Dogon Chiku near lake Chad on Sunday, as the two factions continue to contest over territory and influence in the region.

If we use high-yielding seed cultivars, fertilisers and agrochemicals to control diseases, we can then farm a relatively smaller area and rely on ample output.

AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said the worsening violence threatens to overwhelm communities, disrupt essential supplies and intensify instability across the country.

African countries whose agriculture is less productive, with generally lower or poor crop yields, may not benefit as much in the short term from open trade. They will, however, benefit in the long run.

Armed drones from Turkey, China, and Iran are reshaping African conflicts, offering tactical strikes and surveillance—but vast terrain, limited infrastructure, and operator challenges mean they rarely change the outcome of war.

Former First Lady Sylvia Bongo and her son Noureddin face graft charges in Gabon but remain in London, claiming the trial is politically driven.

Jacob Zuma’s daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla denies terrorism and public violence charges, while her family calls the trial a politically motivated attack.

Three decades after Ken Saro-Wiwa’s execution, the Niger Delta remains scarred by oil spills and broken promises, as activists say the late environmentalist’s warning against Nigeria’s oil dependence has never been more urgent.

His funeral is set for Monday at Abu Aisha Mosque in Amman, followed by burial at Umm Al-Qutain Cemetery.

Lenacapavir is administered once every six months and offers protection against HIV infection for the same duration.

In a statement, the AUC expressed concern over claims suggesting that the Nigerian government is targeting Christians, warning that such accusations oversimplify the complex security landscape.

IOM's Chief of Staff, Mohammed Abdiker, added that the agreement represents a meaningful step in strengthening the organisation's partnerships with faith-inspired organisations committed to dignity, freedom, and protection for all.

The Nairobi exhibition challenges Europe’s migration politics by putting faces to the thousands lost at sea — revealing how policy failures and neglect fuel one of the world’s deadliest crossings.

Protecting these pollinators means protecting the baobabs themselves, and with them, the communities and ecosystems that depend on them.

Vodacom, which is majority-owned by Britain's Vodafone, did not reveal the settlement amount but said the cost would be reflected in its financial results for the six months ending September 30, to be released on November 10.

Nigeria said that its designation as a violator of religious freedom by the United States was "fundamentally misinformed." The African nation asserts that the allegations of systemic religious persecution are unfounded.

To assist the country in its fight against terrorism, the US needs to reconsider the classification of Nigeria and revert to the first step identified earlier: diplomacy and direct engagement.

For citizens, déjà vu is an understatement; fuel shortages have plagued the country for more than two years.

Guinea’s military leader, General Doumbouya, enters December presidential election after new constitution clears the way, sparking nationwide attention and international scrutiny.

The appointment signals the AU’s bid to restore stability in Madagascar amid global interest from Paris, Beijing, and Moscow.

Rwanda’s position goes against a lot of recent literature on African political economy, which argues that parties with a stronger hold on power would be able to deliver better development outcomes.

Africa is home to some of the world’s most innovative community-led and nature-based climate adaptation strategies, yet they remain underfunded. South Africa’s G20 presidency is a rare opportunity to change this.

Libya’s expulsion of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) leaves thousands of refugees and migrants without critical medical care amid rising humanitarian needs.

Kenya and eight partner countries are embedding climate resilience into their health systems through a World Bank–funded regional programme aimed at curbing disease outbreaks, protecting vulnerable communities, and keeping essential services running during climate shocks.

Amb. Lokaale pledged to prioritise cohesion within the African Group and ensure Africa speaks with one voice at key global forums.