Former President Peter Mutharika is set to return to Malawi’s top office after winning 56% of the vote in the September 2025 presidential election. The Malawi Electoral Commission officially declared Mutharika president-elect, alongside vice president-elect Dr Jane Mayemu Ansah. The 85 year-old Mutharika, who previously led the country from 2014 to 2020, replaces incumbent Lazarus …
A new report unveiled at the United Nations General Assembly in New York shows that Kenya’s young people are using artificial intelligence (AI) platforms to boost career prospects and secure better jobs. The 2025 Country-Level Employability Report for Kenya, developed by Zindi in collaboration with Dalberg Data Insights, the International Centre for AI Research and …
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is battling a fresh Ebola outbreak after health officials confirmed 11 new cases in the Bulape Health Zone of Kasai Province. The outbreak remains concentrated in six health areas: Bambalaie, Bulape, Bulape Communautaire, Dikolo, Ingongo, and Mpianga. As of September 21, 2025, the total number of reported cases has …
The broader African cryptocurrency market continues to show promise, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading at approximately $113,006, marking a 0.14% increase over the past 24 hours. Ethereum (ETH) is priced around $4,196, reflecting a slight 0.31% gain. Other prominent cryptocurrencies like Binance Coin (BNB), Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL) are also experiencing minor fluctuations. These price …
From the sunlit streets of Accra to the sprawling townships of Johannesburg, a quiet storm has taken hold—a storm that knows no borders, spares no one, and spares no conscience. Nigerians, once welcomed as traders, students, and neighbours, now move cautiously, their steps shadowed by fear. Every market stall, every classroom, every home abroad carries …
The government of Eswatini has rejected claims that it agreed to accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadorian facing deportation from the United States. Last week, the Trump administration suggested sending Abrego Garcia to Eswatini after he expressed fear of deportation to Uganda. He has no ties to the African kingdom. Eswatini government spokesperson Thabile Mdluli …
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) suffered a major defeat on Thursday as Sudanese armed forces and allied groups captured Bara, a key stronghold previously used to launch attacks on El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state. Bara, long considered a bastion of the RSF, sits along the strategic Sadarat Highway linking Khartoum to Kordofan …
Nearly half a century after his death, anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko remains a powerful symbol of South Africa’s struggle for liberation. On Friday, authorities announced the reopening of the investigation into his death, 48 years after he was killed in police custody. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the aim of the probe is “to …
African leaders ended the second Africa Climate Summit on Wednesday with a resounding call for greater investment in renewable energy and stronger financial support to help the continent confront climate change. The three-day gathering in Ethiopia’s capital produced a joint declaration that emphasized the urgent need to scale up renewable energy projects across Africa. Leaders …
President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that Ghana will accept West African nationals deported from the United States, adding a fresh layer to the ongoing global debate over migrant rights and resettlement policies. Mahama revealed that Ghana had already received 14 deportees, including Nigerians and one Gambian. According to him, authorities have since facilitated their …
