Africa stands at a historic inflection point. In the next 25 years, another one billion people will be added to our continent’s population, making Africa home to one in four human beings on earth. Yet the structure of most African economies today is almost exactly the same as it was at independence six decades ago:…
Kelly Ng, Koey Lee,Hong Kongand Danny Vincent,Hong Kong Watch: What does the Jimmy Lai verdict mean for democracy in Hong Kong? Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner and media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been found guilty of colluding with foreign forces under the city’s controversial national security law (NSL). The 78-year-old, who has been in jail since…
Sebenza Wi-Fi, the free connectivity service used by two million South African commuters annually, is accelerating its expansion through a strategic partnership with Toyota. This collaboration will see Sebenza hotspots pre-installed into all new Toyota Quantum taxis, streamlining the rollout of internet access across the country’s public transport network. Read: Epson CO-W01 Projector Review: Project…
Geneva — For the international aviation industry, Africa remains an area of potential rather than performance, the International Air Transport Association said this week in open days for the media at IATA’s executive office in Switzerland. “While deliveries of new aircraft began to pick up in late 2025 and production is expected to accelerate in…
U.S. Ends Temporary Legal Status for Ethiopians The United States ended Temporary Protected Status for thousands of Ethiopian nationals. The government ordered affected individuals to leave within 60 days or face arrest and deportation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that conditions in Ethiopia “no longer pose a serious threat” to returning nationals despite…
A fruit shop owner who risked his life to disarm one of the gunmen during an antisemitic terror attack in Australia’s Bondi Beach is being hailed a hero for his actions. Authorities said two gunmen, a 50-year-old man and his 24-year-old son, killed at least 15 people and wounded many more during a Hanukkah celebration…
The upcoming Virtuozzo production environment marks the beginning of a new phase for Reflex. At First Distribution, we are proud to collaborate with partners who share our commitment to innovation and growth. One such partner, Reflex, has recently taken an exciting step forward by signing up with Virtuozzo to enhance its cloud service offering. The…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia is carrying its continued inspiring endeavors that strengthen economic cooperation and regional integration in the Horn of Africa, according to veteran experts. Approached by ENA, experts in the field noted that Ethiopia is strengthening its commitment in carrying out activities to ensure peace, development and regional integration in the Horn of…
Brussels — The European Union is expected to formally announce funding for the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) in early 2026, after a two-year pause in direct financial support, according to documents and diplomatic sources linked to the United Nations and the African Union. An EU spokesperson told The EastAfrican that…
French superstar Kylian Mbappe scores on his return from injury to help Real Madrid to a crucial 2-1 win at Alaves. Kylian Mbappe’s and Rodrygo Goes’s goals earned Real Madrid a tense 2-1 win at Alaves in La Liga to potentially keep coach Xabi Alonso in his job. Madrid, second, reeled league leaders Barcelona’s advantage…
