Africa

Artificial intelligence took centre stage at this year’s GITEX Global technology conference in Dubai, with OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman...

Venture funding in Africa is entering a more disciplined phase, as investors shift from rapid growth bets to demanding profitability...

Egypt is witnessing an extraordinary gold boom, driven by a mix of new mining ventures, illicit cross-border trade from war-torn...

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has confirmed that the country’s next general election will be held on 18 February 2026, setting the...

A new global health study has warned that looming cuts to anti-malaria funding could reverse decades of progress and trigger...

East African banks are driving Africa’s financial expansion in 2025, outpacing their continental peers in both profitability and balance-sheet growth....

The African Union has suspended Madagascar following the army’s assumption of power after President Andry Rajoelina was impeached by parliament...

Cameroon’s long-serving president, Paul Biya, is poised to seek yet another term as the Central African nation heads to the...

African markets are expected to begin Monday’s trading with a blend of optimism and restraint as global sentiment remains fragile....

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission concluded a week-long visit to Kenya, signalling the possibility of a new reform-oriented support...