Fatalities linked to militant Islamist violence in Africa have surged by nearly 60 percent since 2021, though this is marked by widely varying regional threat trajectories, actors, and objectives. English | Français | lلعربىö Download all maps as a PDF Highlights Militant Islamist groups in Africa continue to be highly active agents of instability across…
Stellantis is set to launch the Leapmotor brand in South Africa this September, with the C10 electric SUV leading the charge. The C10 features a petrol engine that acts purely as a battery charger, extending its range. More Leapmotor models, including fully electric options, are expected to follow next year, according to Mike Whitfield, MD…
A roof-mounted Project Kuiper terminal. Image: Amazon Regulatory hurdles in the way of Starlink’s pursuit of a local operating licence could see the SpaceX subsidiary losing the first-mover advantage it has enjoyed in most markets. This as competitor, Amazon’s Project Kuiper, looks to enter the local market. Kuiper in April began launching its satellites into…
The role of administrative professionals in Africa took centre stage with the official launch of the African Institute of Personal and Executive Assistants (AIPEA) during the 2025 PA Conference. Held from July 17-18 at the Labadi Beach Hotel, the fifth edition of the conference brought together over 200 delegates under the theme: ‘Growth for Cross-Border…
Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Rania el-Mashat said Egypt welcomes coordination with South Africa within the framework of its presidency of the G20 to push forward restructuring the Global Financial System (GFS) and achieve tangible progress in development financing, highlighting the joint role that Egypt and South Africa play as “cornerstones” of…
– Ethiopian Airlines has officially inaugurated a series of cutting-edge aircraft maintenance facilities, significantly expanding its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities to serve not only Ethiopian carriers but also aircraft from across Africa and beyond. The airline unveiled three major new facilities: a wide-body aircraft hangar, an advanced component maintenance center, and a highly…
Document aims to drive data-driven action , reinforce nat’l health systems – The Africa CDC has released new guidance to help AU Member States improve surveillance of NCDs, injuries, and mental health rising threats to Africa’s health and development goals. Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions are increasingly being recognized as silent epidemics across…
– Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, where he is attending a high-level summit of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC), a key body tasked with addressing conflicts across the continent. The summit, convened by the African Union (AU), focuses on the prolonged crisis in Libya,…
The upcoming African Union-AIP Water Investment Summit 2025 will serve as a critical platform to translate political commitment into concrete investment in Africa’s water and sanitation sector. Held under the banner of South Africa’s G20 Presidency, the summit, which is set to take place in Cape Town from 13 – 15 August, aligns with the…
Two-time champions Morocco have become the first team to arrive for the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), setting the tone for what promises to be an electrifying tournament co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The Atlas Lions landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi at 4:00 am local time on Monday morning,…
