British International Investment (BII), has launched its new five-year strategy, with the aim to drive £9 billion of new capital into Africa to support economic growth. A central pillar of the strategy is a focus on accelerating the flow of private capital into African countries. Of the £9 billion, BII will contribute nearly £5 billion,…
The Quintet (African Union, Intergovernmental Authority on Development, League of Arab States, European Union, and the United Nations), remains committed to facilitating an inclusive Sudanese-owned inter-Sudanese political dialogue aimed at ending the war and laying the foundations for a peaceful political transition. In advance of the Third International Sudan Conference in Berlin on 15 April…
A fast-growing company hires a developer in Poland, a marketing lead in Brazil, and a finance contractor in Kenya. And all of these employees are brought in without anyone ever setting foot in the same office. Meetings are held via video calls, documents are accessed and shared in the cloud, and the entire team collaborates…
Washington, Moscow, Kyiv and Brussels will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of the election. Opinion polls in Hungary suggest longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orban has a battle on his hands in Sunday’s election. Washington, Moscow, Kyiv and Brussels will be eagerly awaiting the outcome. So why is this election so important outside of Hungary? Presenter:…
Kigali International Airport has been ranked the third best airport in Africa in the 2026 SKYTRAX World Airport Awards. The recognition adds to Rwanda’s broader efforts to position itself as a regional aviation hub, supported by ongoing investments in infrastructure and service delivery. ALSO READ: RwandAir wins three accolades at World Airline Awards The awards…
An enormous danger and already a human and economic reality for over three weeks! The war launched against Iran is further exacerbating the turmoil and anxieties in a world already reeling and powerless in the face of the conflict unfolding in Ukraine and the open massacres in Gaza. Not to mention the civil wars in…
The war between Iran, the United States and Israel is disrupting international travels, especially in the Gulf region; causing major Gulf carriers like Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad to lose about $200 million daily, according to the latest report by simple.flying, a renowned online aviation magazine. The magazine reported that thousands of passengers have been stranded,…
The Tunisian docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab, which generated strong pre-ceremony buzz, ultimately failed to secure the award for the continent. The weekend was all about the 98th Academy Awards, which took place on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to honour the best films released in 2025. For the 21st consecutive year,…
Addis Ababa — The African Union Commission (AUC) marked International Women’s Day 2026 by spotlighting the often unseen contributions of women who keep the continent’s premier multilateral institution running. Held at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, the event was organized by the Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD) under the theme “Honoring Women…
Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for February includes an analysis of trends in international job opportunities for South African professionals. Based on actual vacancies posted across the company’s platforms, the data shows that the portion of international job ads targeting South African candidates increased from 1.6% in 2021 to 2.2% in 2025. Australia has remained…
