Borno Governor Zulum Visits Niger Republic To Strengthen Military Cooperation Over Attacks Around Lake Chad

The visit follows recent military successes against Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents, particularly in border communities where thousands of Nigerian refugees remain in camps. The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has embarked on a visit to...

Israel in Africa – a friend with no benefits

Israel's surveillance tools are now part of its economic presence in Africa. Photo: File Last month, Israel opened a new embassy in Lusaka, Zambia, after a 50-year absence. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called it part of the “alliance of...

African Energy Leaders Urge Government-Private Collaboration

Energy leaders from across Africa’s private sector and financial institutions have urged stronger collaboration with governments to bridge the continent’s growing energy financing gap. The call came during the Energy Leaders’ Dialogue at African...

Have you ever tried camel milk? Hungarian researchers are bringing it closer to Europe

Interest in camel milk has visibly grown in recent years. In Western Europe, it’s starting to appear on store shelves from time to time, while in Hungary, only a few have tasted it. What few people know is that Hungarian specialists played a key...

How to watch Glen Powell in ‘Chad Powers’ for free: Streaming, episodes

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Get ready to meet “Chad Powers.” The new Hulu original comedy stars Glen Powell (“Top Gun:...

Africa charts bold path towards green inclusive development at the second Africa Climate Summit

African Heads of State and Representatives at the Second Africa Climate Summit; Photo from Sandra Tuombouh. Used with permission. Over 6,000 delegates gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital, for the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), held...

Africa: How the end of AGOA might open up new avenues of trade

The trade agreement between the United States and sub-Saharan African nations, known as AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act), is set to expire on September 30. Though some are still hopeful for a last-ditch effort to clench follow-up...

African food safety project to focus on 10 countries

Two agencies have launched a project to improve food safety in 10 African countries. The African Development Bank and African Union Commission (AUC) said the Strengthening Food Safety Standards and Nutrition in Africa (SFNA) project will bolster...

What's next for US-Africa trade?

The trade agreement between the United States and sub-Saharan African nations, known as AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act), is set to expire on September 30. Though some are still hopeful for a last-ditch effort to clinch a follow-up...

Airtel Africa’s AI-powered spam alert service detects over 205 million spam SMSs in 6 months including Malawi

* In 13 of its markets — including Malawi where the service detected over 8 million spam SMS messages cumulatively * Kenya recorded the highest spam volume with 68 million messages flagged followed by Tanzania (47 million) and Zambia (33 million)...

What is Israel’s endgame in Africa?

In late August, government officials from Zambia and Israel assembled to celebrate the reopening of the Israeli embassy in Lusaka. It was the first time in 52 years that an Israeli flag would be raised in the Zambian capital, following a long...

Internet shutdowns rise as some African states crackdown on dissent

Africa experienced nearly 200 internet shutdowns between 2016 and 2024, driven by increased government efforts to stifle political expression, a study by the African Digital Rights Network found. Ethiopia faced the most shutdowns, either partial...

GSU inaugurates Chad’s first utility-scale solar plant in N’Djamena

Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU) has inaugurated the Noor Chad 50MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in N’Djamena, positioning the project as Chad’s first utility-scale solar installation. The facility will provide electricity to 274,000...

AGOA renewal: Is it time to rethink US-Africa trade?

The trade agreement between the United States and sub-Saharan African nations, known as AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act), is set to expire on September 30. Though some are still hopeful for a last-ditch effort to clinch a follow-up...

Declining profits and rising costs chase foreign banks out of Africa

Foreign banks are pulling out of Africa after decades of operations saddled by declining profit and rising operational costs reflecting the continent’s changing investment landscape and the diminishing appeal in the financial services sector....

Nigeria extends visa-free entry beyond Africa in landmark Caribbean deal

The recent visa-free travel agreement between Nigeria and St. Kitts & Nevis stemmed from high-level talks between Prime Minister Dr. Terrance M. Drew and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja earlier this year, alongside wider...

Wu Announces Inaugural Fall Performance Season of Boston Family Days

Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of the inaugural fall performance season of Boston Family Days, which will provide Boston students and their families with free access to live performances at Boston’s premier...

Digging into history: Tracing ancient human habitation in Chad’s ‘Green Sahara’

N’DJAMENA, Sept 22 — A cloud of dust escapes from an excavation site in the sand of Chad’s arid north, where scientists are looking for signs of human habitation in an area once humid and called the “Green Sahara”. Kneeling, armed with a brush and...

Africa’s Digital Divide is Closing

A mix of state programmes and private capital is bolstering plans to bridge the digital divide in African countries. Tower builds and satellite launches are closing rural gaps while reinforcing national digital networks. Senegal has announced...

Africa struggles to keep track of silent killer

A report in South Africa, published by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental Affairs last week, revealed a troubling reality: the government is failing to keep track of dangerous pollutants in the air that South Africans breathe....