Uber Departs Nigeria, Uganda, Opening Door for Competitors
Ride-hailing giant Uber has announced it will cease operations in Nigeria effective today 2 September 2026, ending a 12-year presence in one…
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AU to Launch African-Owned Credit Rating Agency to Cut Borrowing Costs
The African Union (AU) announced on August 30 that it will officially launch a pan-African credit rating agency in Mauritius on October…
Algeria Wildfires Kill 12 as North Africa Faces Intense Heatwave
At least 12 people have been killed and 54 injured as wildfires swept across several provinces in northern Algeria amid a severe…
BREAKING: Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon, Dies at 80
Country music legend Dolly Rebecca Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. Her…
Kenya’s AI Dream Clashes with Lake Naivasha’s Water Woes
NAIVASHA — As Kenya races to position itself as Africa’s artificial intelligence hub, communities around Lake Naivasha are asking a stark question:…
Cameroon Crowned WAFCON Champions After Dominant 3-0 Victory Over Malawi
RABAT – Cameroon are the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champions after a commanding 3-0 victory over tournament debutants Malawi at…
African Nations Brace for ‘Super’ El Niño
ADDIS ABABA – Africa is bracing for what experts warn could be the strongest El Niño in almost eight decades, a “super”…
DR Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Sixth Province as Death Toll Mounts
KINSHASA – The Democratic Republic of Congo’s escalating Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province, health officials confirmed Friday, as the…
Red Cross Rushes Aid as Severe Winds Devastate Free State Homes
KOPPIES, FREE STATE – The South African Red Cross Society is conducting urgent damage assessments in the farming town of Koppies after…
Infantino Holds Crisis Meeting in Morocco Amid FIFA Stake Sale Fallout
RABAT, Morocco – FIFA President Gianni Infantino convened an emergency meeting with senior officials in Sale, Morocco, on Wednesday as he fights…
