It has been two years since Serge Oulon, an investigative journalist and editor was taken from his home in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso's capital, by armed men claiming to be state agents

Guinea outlaws the export of raw gold in a bid to increase domestic processing of the valuable natural resource.

Veteran banker and governance expert, Mr Alfred Anekeya Mang’ula. PHOTO/UGC. By OUR CORRESPONDENT Veteran banker and governance expert, Mr Alfred Anekeya Mang’ula, has formally declared his interest in contesting for the Kakamega Senate seat in the forthcoming 2027 General Election, setting the stage for what is expected to be a closely watched political race in the county. Mr Mang’ula, a seasoned professional in the banking and insurance sector, is expected to embark on a series of consultative engagements across Kakamega County’s constituencies in the coming months. The meetings, according to his campaign team, will help shape his policy agenda in line with the constitutional mandate of a Senator in Kenya. The current Kakamega Senator, Dr Bonny Khalwale, has already indicated interest in contesting the gubernatorial seat in 2027, potentially opening up a competitive succession race for the senatorial position. Since the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya (2010), Kenya ...

Sea-level rise along African coasts from 1999 to 2025 exceeds the global average of 3.6 mm per year in several regions. PHOTO/WMO. By PATRICK MAYOYO Extreme weather and climate-related events affected at least 13 million people and led to over 3,000 reported deaths in Africa in 2025, with knock-on effects across all sectors of the economy and society, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The continent is struggling to cope with the impacts, and only 40% of countries have multi-hazard early warning systems which are needed to save lives and livelihoods. However, there are encouraging signs that improved collaboration between meteorological services, disaster management agencies and local authorities, as well as advances in climate services like seasonal forecasts, is strengthening preparedness and response capabilities. The State of the Climate in Africa 2025 provides a consolidated regional assessment, with authoritative information on key clima...

In tonight's edition: Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party takes roughly 90 percent of seats in elections that hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed another half decade in power. Also, inflation topped 5 percent last month in Tunisia, causing price hikes in food and essentials across the board. Plus Cape Verde keep on coming after their 2-2 draw against two-time World Cup champions Uruguay.

According to the United Nations, more than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan since the beginning of the year. There has been a sharp increase in the use of drone warfare – a tactic marking a turning point in the three-year-war, which has created what the UN deems the "world's worst humanitarian crisis." Details by FRANCE 24 regional correspondent Bastien Renouil.

In this thought-provoking article, Inamangwe Mtumtum explores the growing imposter syndrome faced by strategists working in an increasingly uncertain world. Against the backdrop of South Africa's economic challenges, unemployment, rising living costs, and shifting consumer behaviour, the article argues that brands must move beyond superficial empathy and embrace authenticity, accountability, and a deeper understanding of consumers navigating complex realities.

Learn how to prepare and win South African electrical maintenance tenders with clear guidelines on documentation, safety certificates, and pricing.

Diagnosis, Danger Signals And Metabolic Repair A clinical examination of erectile dysfunction, female infertility, blood-flow failure, insulin resistance, ovulatory disruption, male-factor infertility, sleep debt, reproductive toxins, and evidence-first natural interventions. By Prof. MarkAnthony Ujunwa Nze The Clinical Starting Point When private embarrassment becomes a map of the body’s health. By the time a couple sits […]

Ethiopia’s electoral board did not open a single polling station in Tigray this month, even as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party swept to another parliamentary majority across the rest of the country. The board cited what it described as “unfavourable conditions” in the region, without specifying further. The exclusion lands at a delicate moment. […]