Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has announced the dissolution of his government after days of youth-led protests over chronic power and water shortages. “We acknowledge and apologise if members of the government have not carried out the tasks assigned to them,” Rajoelina said in a televised address on Monday, confirming that both the prime minister and […]

At Shona EPZ, a garment factory on the outskirts of Nairobi, the steady hum of sewing machines usually signals productivity and hope. But today, the rhythm feels uncertain. Workers like 29-year-old Joan Wambui fear the looming expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) — a US trade law that for 25 years has […]

With a unified and assertive voice, African leaders used the 80th United Nations General Assembly this week to demand a fundamental shift in global power relations. From reforming the UN Security Council to insisting on fairer trade, they rejected continued marginalization and called for Africa’s rightful place as an equal partner on the world stage. […]

The Road Cycling World Championships have kicked off in Rwanda — the first time in the event’s 104-year history that it is being hosted in Africa. For riders like Uganda’s Ronald Yiga, it is more than just a race: it is a chance to showcase talent, inspire a new generation, and change perceptions of cycling […]

⚠️ Warning: This story contains disturbing content and graphic descriptions of sexual exploitation. The alleged ringleader of a sex-trafficking network that exploited vulnerable women in Dubai has been detained in the United Arab Emirates. Charles “Abbey” Mwesigwa, exposed in a recent investigation, was filmed by an undercover reporter offering women for sex parties starting at […]

Interpol has announced the arrest of 260 suspected cyber scammers in a sweeping sting across 14 African countries, targeting online fraud networks behind romance scams and “sextortion” schemes. The operation, carried out between July and August and funded by the UK, identified more than 1,400 victims across Ghana, Kenya, Angola, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and other […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling a new Ebola outbreak, with health officials confirming 11 additional cases in the Bulape Health Zone of Kasai Province. The outbreak is concentrated in six areas — Bambalaie, Bulape, Bulape Communautaire, Dikolo, Ingongo, and Mpianga. As of September 21, the number of reported cases has risen to 57 […]

The French navy has seized nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated $610m (£540m) off the coast of West Africa, authorities announced. Two French naval vessels, operating under Operation Corymbe, intercepted the unflagged fishing vessel on Monday after a tip-off from maritime intelligence, French anti-drug agencies, and the UK’s National Crime Agency. “This operation […]

Addressing the UN General Assembly, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a strong rebuke of the global economic system, warning against the increasing use of trade as a geopolitical weapon. “It is concerning that geopolitical shocks and unprecedented trade policy volatility are destabilizing the global economy,” he said. “In fact, trade is now being used […]

A revolutionary HIV prevention drug, Lenacapavir, will soon be available at a drastically reduced price in over 100 low- and middle-income countries—offering hope to millions and marking a major step toward ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Currently priced at $28,000 per person annually, Lenacapavir is a long-acting injectable that protects against HIV infection for six months […]