A 30-year-old U.S. soldier was killed over the weekend in Iraq during what the U.S. military said was a controlled explosion to destroy an attack drone. Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was “killed in action during a controlled detonation” of the drone at Erbil Air Base in northern Iraq, the Pentagon said…
MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has been appointed a founding commissioner of the AI for Good Global Commission, a new United Nations-linked body that puts the head of Africa’s biggest mobile operator alongside the CEOs of Nvidia, Amazon and Salesforce in the most senior AI governance forum yet assembled. The…
The three victims, who included a 13-year-old, have been treated in hospital. The adults were seriously wounded and taken to the Nice University Hospital (CHU), while the child, who suffered minor injuries, was admitted in a non-critical condition to the Lenval children’s hospital in Nice. On Wednesday, the man was no longer in a life-or-death…
First National Bank (FNB) has been named Africa’s Best SME Bank for 2026 at the Global Finance Awards, recognising its support for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) across the continent. The award highlights FNB’s role in helping entrepreneurs access banking services, funding and business support. SMEs are widely regarded as the backbone of many…
Tanzania midfielder Issa Mussa Chole has been named theTotalEnergies Man of the Competition at the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON, Morocco 2026, after playing a key role in the Serengeti Boys’ historic run to the final. Chole was one of the driving forces of a Tanzanian side that exceeded expectations, reached the final for the first…
Assane Sarr has been named the best goalkeeper of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, after playing a decisive role in Senegal’s title-winning campaign. The Senegal captain was one of the standout performers of the tournament, producing crucial saves in open play and proving decisive in three penalty shootouts as the…
Industrial, Social Impact, Development Rankings — Peter Uzoho Dangote Industries Limited has reinforced its position as Africa’s most influential corporate brands after emerging as the continent’s Most Admired African Brand for the eight consecutive year. Also, the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Industries, Anthony Chiejina, was named among Africa’s 100 Most Influential…
Emma Wenani, Chief Director of Global Media Alliance, has been named among the Ascent Top 100 Career Women in Africa 2026, a recognition by Ascent Club that celebrates bold, audacious and high-impact women shaping the continent’s corporate landscape. The recognition places her among an influential group of women whose work continues to redefine leadership, excellence…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopian Airlines said it has been named Best Airline in Africa at the 2026 APEX Passenger Choice Awards, citing strong passenger confidence and loyalty across its global network. In a statement, the airline said the award reflects continued customer trust and highlights its focus on delivering a smooth, comfortable and dependable travel…
Leaders from around the world have condemned the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner on Saturday night as an act of political violence and expressed relief that Donald Trump, officials and journalists at the event were unharmed. The president and his wife, Melania, as well as members of the US cabinet, were evacuated from…
