Africa News
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Over 820 mln people hungry in 2018: UN report
World hunger is on the rise in absolute number and more than 820 million people were hungry in 2018, a...
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In association with DT One MobiKwik goes international with 150 countries
MobiKwik today announced a partnership with DT One, a global B2B network for mobile recharge, rewards and airtime credit services....
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Sudan military admits dispersing sit-in, says ‘mistakes happened’
Sudan’s ruling military council Thursday for the first time admitted it dispersed a Khartoum sit-in, which left dozens dead, as...
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Malta rescues 85 migrants
A Maltese patrol boat rescued a group of 85 migrants late on Friday night and will bring them to Malta...
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Libya clashes over Tripoli escalate as city's airport is hit
Clashes between rival Libyan forces for control of Tripoli escalated on Monday as the death toll from days of fighting...
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Pope to broaden Muslim dialogue with Morocco visit
Pope Francis heads to Morocco on Saturday, the first pope to do so in 35 years, with interreligious dialogue and...
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'Brace ourselves': Cyclone death toll tops 600 in Africa
With the flooding easing in parts of cyclone-stricken Mozambique on Friday, fears are rising that the waters could yield up...
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S. Africa to hold roadshow to attract investors in four countries
South African government will embark on an investment promotion roadshow in Switzerland, Germany, France and India to lure investors to...
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WTA to host Africa and Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony in Mauritius
World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that it will host its Africa and Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony in Mauritius on...
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President Sall tipped to win as Senegal votes
Senegalese voters headed to the polls on Sunday for an election President Macky Sall is expected to win after strong...
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Losing climate change race a 'disaster for Africa,' UN says
The United Nations chief says the world is losing the race with climate change and "this can be a disaster...
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Ethiopian crowned Best Airlines in Africa
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline won 2018 Best Airlines in...
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Kenyan police say gunmen kidnap Italian volunteer, wound 5 in attack on coast
Kenya said on Wednesday gunmen kidnapped an Italian volunteer in the coastal region of Kilifi during an attack in which...
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Bangladesh downs India in WB’s human capital rankings
The World Bank Group unveiled a new system on Thursday to rank countries based on their success in developing human...
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Melania Trump touches down in Africa
Melania Trump on Tuesday arrived in Ghana on the first leg of her maiden, solo tour of Africa that has...
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Melania Trump carves solo path in Africa visit
Melania Trump left Washington and her husband’s shadow Monday for a four-country tour of Africa that will give the glamorous...