African countries may miss out on the transformative benefits of the global artificial intelligence (AI) revolution unless urgent investments are made in critical infrastructure, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has warned. In a report presented at a meeting of African ministers of finance in Morocco, the ECA said the continent’s more than…
Tangier, Morocco — Africa must move swiftly to harness data and frontier technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive its economic growth and make the continent globally competitive in the digital economy, a senior official at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has told policymakers. Opening the Committee of Experts segment of…
Violence erupted yesterday in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, South Africa, following the purported coronation of a Nigerian national as king, prompting the Nigerian High Commission to issue a 10-point advisory to Nigerians in the country amid rising tensions over the alleged installation of an Igbo traditional ruler. In a circular issued on Monday, titled “Advisory…
Brainwave Africa on Saturday hosted a community dialogue in Kampala, bringing together teachers, parents, and students to discuss the future of digital learning in Uganda. The event, held in Bugolobi, also marked the official launch of the Brainwave Africa digital learning platform, a home-grown solution aimed at improving access to quality education. Speaking at the…
Pope Leo XIV urged residents of the cosmopolitan Mediterranean principality of Monaco on Saturday to use their wealth, influence and Catholic faith for good, especially to uphold Catholic teaching on protecting the sanctity of life. Leo made a one-day trip to the glitzy enclave, becoming the first pope to visit since Pope Paul III came…
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Nairobi — Kenya has urged African countries to invest more seriously in space technology and data systems to better manage disasters such as floods and droughts, with officials saying the continent must strengthen its own satellite capabilities while expanding partnerships that support innovation. The call was made during a media breakfast briefing hosted by the…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has called for the overhaul of the region’s educational system to meet the aspirations of the people and the needs of the economies. Prof. Komi Selom Klassou, President of the National Assembly of Togo, warned that failure to align will lead to a disconnect that hinders…
At the Arise News Women of Impact in Africa 2026, revered South African anti-apartheid activist Sophie Williams-De Bruyn called for African youths to take risks and push borders. In her acceptance speech as one of the honourees, she urged the continent’s youth to see themselves as the future, adding that “the future is bright.” Williams-De…
The Ambassador of Sweden to Uganda, Maria Hakansson, has held talks with State Minister for Regional Affairs John Mulimba following Sweden’s assumption of the chairmanship of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes. Hakansson said Sweden took over the six-month rotational leadership of the group in January 2026, prompting renewed attention in Stockholm on…
