Airtel Africa has switched on what it says is Africa’s first commercial direct-to-phone satellite service, going live in the Democratic Republic of Congo on 14 August in partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Branded Starlink Mobile, it lets Airtel DRC customers with a compatible LTE Android smartphone connect straight to Starlink’s low-Earth orbit satellites, which act…
The U.S.-Africa Trade Commission has appointed Dr. Fakunle John Aremu as its Country Director for Nigeria, according to an appointment letter dated July 10, 2026. Aremu is an international trade, investment and economic development executive with over 15 years of experience across Africa. In the letter signed by Titus Olowokere, the commission’s Executive Director/CEO, Aremu…
The US has launched a new round of strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump signalled he’d “hit them hard again tonight” following an overnight exchange of attacks on Tuesday. Explosions have been reported by Iranian state media in parts of the country’s south, including Sirik and Bandar Abbas – port cities on the Strait…
Libreville — The World Bank Group (WBG) has appointed Mr. Sylvain Kakou as Country Manager for the Republic of Gabon. This appointment reflects the WBG’s commitment to strengthening country-level leadership and enhancing the development impact of its programs. In his new role, Mr. Kakou will work to strengthen partnerships with the government, private sector, civil…
The raft of proposed changes includes a new constitution and anti-corruption office, and the ousting of the president. Published On 22 Jun 202622 Jun 2026 Hungary’s Prime Minister Peter Magyar has launched a wide-ranging reform drive aimed at pulling the state out of the captivity into which it was forced by former Prime Minister Viktor…
Canon South Africa has appointed Tunca Rodoplu as country director, effective 1 July. Canon South Africa has announced the appointment of Tunca Rodoplu as country director, effective 1 July, to lead the company’s strategy and drive growth across the Canon portfolio in southern Africa. Rodoplu succeeds David Preston, who will retire at the end of…
Cambodia did not order African nationals to leave the country – viral notice fake IN SHORT: A notice circulating on social media claims that the Asian country of Cambodia has ordered all African nationals to leave the country or face arrest and a hefty fine. However, the notice is fabricated. A notice appearing to be…
Washington — The World Bank Group has supported new Country Partnership Frameworks (CPF) with Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger for the 2026-2031 period. These frameworks aim to stimulate job creation, especially for youth and women, by strengthening human capital, infrastructure, and agricultural productivity, while supporting targeted reforms and private sector development. Grounded in the…
A Chicago man accused of gunning down a Loyola University student while she was out with friends near her school was in the country illegally, officials said Sunday. Sheridan Gorman, 18, was killed shortly after 1 a.m. Thursday near Tobey Prinz Beach Park, less than a mile from campus, Chicago police said. Jose Medina, 25,…
A woman holds an illustration depicting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as others wave Iranian national flags during a demonstration in support of the government and against US and Israeli strikes outside a mosque in Tehran on February 28, 2026. Atta Kenare | Afp | Getty Images The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah…
