A US shutdown on foreign aid is hitting from Africa to Asia to Ukraine. Here’s how
U.S-funded aid programs around the world have begun firing staff and preparing to shut down their operations as an ...
AIIB and IsDB pledge around $6 billion for Africa electrification push
The Islamic Development Bank and the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank pledged up to $6.15 billion in funding on Tuesday ...
15 Largest Cities in Africa, Ranked by Population
Africa, a continent of immense diversity, history and rapid urbanization, is home to some of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Its largest urban centers are economic and cultural powerhouses, ...
Inside a New Plan to Bring Electricity to 300 Million in Africa
Some $35 billion is aimed at building small solar sites in rural areas and other improvements. The World Bank chief called ...
S.Africa's Woolworths flags lower half-year profit on weak clothing sales
South African upmarket retailer Woolworths Holdings flagged a decline of up to 27% in its first-half profit on Tuesday due to ...
Morocco to start Africa Cup of Nations as host in a group with Mali, Zambia and Comoros
World Cup semifinalist Morocco has been drawn into a group with Mali, Zambia and Comoros for the men’s 2025 Africa Cup of ...
South Africa's Shoprite half-year sales jump 9.6%
South Africa's biggest supermarket retailer Shoprite Holdings said on Tuesday its half-year sales from continuing operations ...
What does Trump's US exit from the WHO mean for Africa?
The African Union expressed dismay over President Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization. The ...
Examining FIBA’s Rule Change And Its Effects On Africa’s Basketball Ecosystem
Exploring FIBA’s new rule requiring players to pay agent fees directly, its impact on African basketball, and the challenges ...
Task Force created in Africa to counter terror fears from Iran and jihadi groups
South Africa’s Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein has created an Anti-Terror Task Force to combat terror from Iran and Jihadi ...
The Africa Center’s New Leader Focuses on Connection
Martin Kimani, a former Kenyan diplomat, said his past work positions him to build on the Africa Center’s diverse programming ...
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Monster spending spree for consumers in South Africa
South Africans primarily spent money on essentials in December 2024, but one person spent thousands on jewelry in a single ...