African News
#Happening: The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received the Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. António Guterres, at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa for the 10th African Union-United Nations Annual Conference currently underway.
The African Union Commission, through its Pan-African Institute of Education for Development (AU-IPED), has opened a three-day workshop in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), from 12-14 May 2026, to support the country in assessing and strengthening its Education Management Information System (EMIS). The workshop, held under the theme “State of EMIS in the DRC:…
The 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum will be held on May 14 and 15 at the Kigali Convention Centre. It will bring together business leaders, investors, policymakers, and development finance institutions from Africa and beyond. ALSO READ: Six presidents expected in Kigali for Africa CEO Forum Founded in 2012 by Jeune Afrique Media…
President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana following his participation in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The summit was co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. During the event, Mahama contributed to high-level discussions focused on energy and green transitions. He also participated in a strategic working session…
Several Heads of State and government officials have begun arriving in Kigali ahead of the Africa CEO Forum, which takes place from May 14 to 15. They include Presidents William Ruto of Kenya, Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of Mauritania and Daniel Chapo of Mozambique, who arrived on Wednesday. Also: Guinea president,…
Rwanda will this week once again host the Africa CEO Forum, one of the continent’s premier gatherings of business leaders, investors and policymakers. The 2026 edition, scheduled for May 14-15 in Kigali, is expected to bring together more than 2,000 CEOs, investors, heads of state and public decision-makers from over 75 countries. At least six…
Health Benefits of Watermelon|Experts reveal the surprising health power of watermelon By HEALTH CORRESPONDENT [email protected] Summer may bring barbecues and picnics, but new research highlights that watermelon, the quintessential seasonal fruit, offers far more than refreshment. Scientists say this juicy fruit is a nutritional powerhouse with a host of health benefits backed by decades of…
President of Guinea, Mamadi Doumbouya, and Prime Minister and Head of Government of Côte d’Ivoire, Robert Beugré Mambé, arrived in Kigali on May 12 ahead of the Africa CEO Forum due on May 14-15. Other presidents expected in Kigali include Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of…
Inkomoko has been ranked the 5th fastest-growing company in Africa by the Financial Times (FT), making it the only Rwandan company featured on this year’s list. The recognition highlights its rapid growth and its impact in supporting underserved micro and small businesses across Africa, including entrepreneurs in displacement-affected communities. This is the second year in…
ZIMBABWE is poised to reap significant tourism benefits as it prepares to host the African Skills Week (ASW) later this year. African Skills Week is an annual African Union (AU) initiative aimed at transforming skills development, strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and promoting employment opportunities across the continent. The initiative seeks to…
