africa
UAE’s non-oil sector growth slows to 52.9 in July amid geopolitical tensions
In July 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced a notable slowdown in its non-oil business sector, with the S&P Global Purchasing Managers'...
Ayra Starr and Tyla Confirmed as Performers for 2025 Global Citizen Festival
The 2025 Global Citizen Festival is set to take place on September 27 at Central Park's Great Lawn in New York City, featuring...
Al-Qaeda Affiliate Jama’a Nusrat Ul-Islam Wa Al-Muslimin (JNIM) Has ed at Least 54 Civilians and Eight Solrs in Northern Togo This Year
In 2025, northern Togo has experienced a significant escalation in violence attributed to Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda affiliate operating...
Tanzania’s Kwala Dry Port inaugurated, aiming to boost regional trade and create over 300,000 jobs
Tanzania has inaugurated the Kwala Dry Port, a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing regional trade and alleviating congestion at the Dar es...
Mozambique Reports 11 New Mpox Cases in Last 48 Hours
Mozambique has reported a significant increase in mpox cases, with 11 new infections confirmed over the past 48 hours. The northern province of...
Morocco’s central bank explores digital currency for cross-border payments
Morocco's central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, is actively exploring the implementation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to enhance peer-to-peer and cross-border payment...
DJ Speedsta Attends Amapiano Meets Hip Hop Event in Johannesburg Amidst Previous Criticisms of the Genre
DJ Speedsta, a prominent figure in South Africa's hip-hop scene, recently attended the Remy Martin Amapiano Meets Hip Hop event in Johannesburg, sparking...
Mauritania’s Intensified Migration Crackdown Leads to Mass Deportations, Including Recognized Refugees, Amid EU-funded Detention Centers.
Mauritania has intensified its migration control measures, leading to widespread deportations, including of recognized refugees, amid the establishment of EU-funded detention centers. This...
DJ Twitty defends gqom in podcast interview
In a recent podcast interview, DJ Twitty, born Philani Khuzwayo, passionately defended the gqom music genre, emphasizing its deep-rooted cultural significance and resilience....
Greek Parliament Passes Law Suspending Asylum Applications for North African Migrants
Greece's parliament enacted a three-month suspension of asylum applications for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, particularly Libya. This decision, passed with...
