Africa

Burkina Faso launched ITAOUA, its first locally made electric vehicle (EV). This move marks a significant step in Burkina Faso's efforts to join Africa's electric vehicle market, emphasizing clean energy...

The Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) 2025 returns on April 25-26 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) with the theme “Legacy Meets Tomorrow.” The festival brings together...

Demonstrations have turned violent, with protesters ransacking several foreign embassies in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In videos posted to YouTube and X, protesters...

Following a year of negotiations, the Economic Community of West African States officially announced the departure of three of its members on Wednesday. “The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, the Republic...

On January 27, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order suspending U.S. foreign aid for 90 days, sparking chaos among organizations dependent on these funds. The directive, announced by...

Tensions within South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) continue to escalate as the Democratic Alliance (DA) declared a dispute with the African National Congress (ANC) following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s...

On Friday, January 24th, police raided the offices of Cape Town mayoral committee members JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg, both from the Democratic Alliance (DA), as part of an ongoing...

Cape Town has claimed the top spot in Time Out’s 2025 list of the world’s best cities, marking a significant achievement for South Africa. Known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant...

Kenya's government announced a new policy allowing citizens from most African countries to enter visa-free, with exceptions to a few countries, on Wednesday, January 22nd. Citizens of Somalia and Libya...