Africa: BGFI Holding Lists On Central Africa’s Bvmac Stock Exchange
BGFI Holding Corporation listed on the Bourse des Valeurs Mobilières de l’Afrique Centrale on May 7, becoming the first multinational from the CEMAC region to join the exchange’s equities market. The parent company of BGFIBank listed under the ticker BGFI HC on the A-PREMIUM compartment, with a reference price of CFA80,000 a share. A total…
Bill Cassidy contends with MAHA in Washington and Louisiana
Sen. Bill Cassidy’s advocacy for vaccines and his résumé as a doctor have defined his political career. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Now, those credentials are putting his Senate future in peril as Cassidy, R-La., prepares for the most difficult primary of his life Saturday….
Telkom recovering after Cape storms disrupt network
Telkom has confirmed that the severe weather that battered the Cape provinces this week disrupted parts of its network, with the impact falling primarily on internet services rather than voice calls. In a statement, Telkom said the operator had experienced service disruptions affecting parts of the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape due to the…
Africa: In Addis Ababa, Guterres Urges Reforms to Give Africa Stronger Global Voice
Africa’s rising influence is being constrained by outdated global institutions, unfair borrowing costs and cascading global crises, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned in Addis Ababa, as the United Nations and African Union reaffirmed their strategic partnership. Meeting with AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the two sides focused on deepening cooperation across peace and security,…
Africa CEO Forum – What People Say, Expect
The Africa CEO Forum has opened in Kigali, bringing together thousands of delegates from across the continent and beyond. This year’s forum is being held under the theme, “The Scale Imperative: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership.” The New Times spoke to different people to find out what they know about the forum, the issues…
Massive Russian strikes across Ukraine leave one dead, officials say
Rescuers are searching for survivors in the rubble of a residential building hit overnight in Kyiv.
Degree mismatch strains SA’s labour market
Anja Bates, head of data at SA recruitment platform Pnet. South Africa is experiencing a measurable disconnect between the academic qualifications employers require and the talent available in the job market, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report. Data from April 2026 reveals that while 54% of job advertisements over the last year required…
Africa: All of Africa Today – May 14, 2026
Can South Africa’s Ramaphosa Avoid Impeachment Push? South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing new political and legal pressure over the Phala Phala scandal after the Constitutional Court of South Africa ordered Parliament to restart impeachment proceedings. Ramaphosa rejected calls to resign and announced that he will challenge the impeachment process in court. He…
Africa: In Malawi, Expanded Electricity Access Is Improving Livelihood and Creating Business Opportunities
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Malawi used to have one of the lowest electrification rates in the world, at just 11% in 2019. Thanks to the World Bank-backed Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP) and to Mission 300, that rate now stands at 25.9%, and should reach 70% by 2030. Electricity is bringing visible change to local economies, inspiring…
Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi in Beijing as trade, tariffs and Taiwan loom over visit
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Thursday, as the two countries aim to stabilize their trading relationship after last year’s trade war and grapple with uncertainty over the United States’ war with Iran. The session lasted roughly two hours and 15 minutes. The two leaders then visited Beijing’s historic Temple…
