UAE allocates $10 million to support international efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Africa as cases continue to rise in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Category: Africa Pulse
Burkina Faso Opens First Gold Refinery in Ouagadougou to Boost Local Processing and Curb Smuggling!
Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first national gold refinery in Ouagadougou as the government seeks greater control of gold processing, traceability and value creation.
African Leaders, Investors to Gather in Egypt for Inaugural Alamein Africa Forum!
African leaders, investors and business executives will gather in Egypt for the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum, focusing on trade, investment, infrastructure and economic cooperation.
Newlywed Arrested at Enugu Airport With 72 Cocaine Wraps Bound for Portugal!
Newlywed Lovely Chukwulobelu was reportedly arrested at Enugu airport with 72 wraps of cocaine allegedly destined for Portugal, according to a report attributed to the NDLEA.
South Africa Shootings Leave at Least 27 Dead as Police Launch Manhunt!
At least 27 people have been killed in two separate mass shootings in South Africa near Johannesburg and Cape Town as police launch investigations and manhunts for the suspects.
Tenth Woman Found Dead in South Africa’s Ekurhuleni as Police Probe String of Killings!
South African police have confirmed the discovery of a tenth woman’s body in Ekurhuleni as investigators examine whether the killings are connected.
UK Tribunal Blocks Deportation of Nigerian Man Convicted in Fake Driving Licence Fraud!
UK Upper Tribunal blocks the deportation of Nigerian man Tunde Lawal Alao after reviewing his fraud conviction, post-release conduct and risk of reoffending.
U.S., African Leaders Discuss Investment Partnerships at UNGA 81 Dinner!
U.S. and African leaders discussed investment partnerships, infrastructure and economic opportunities at Cavista Holdings’ U.S.-Africa Leadership Dinner during UNGA 81 in New York.
Ruto to Visit Dangote Refinery in Lagos Ahead of Lamu Refinery Groundbreaking!
Kenyan President William Ruto is expected to visit Dangote’s Lagos refinery ahead of the September 30 groundbreaking of a proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Lamu.
President Ruto, First Lady Rachel Cheer Kenyan-Born WNBA Star Madina Okot in Brooklyn!
President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto watched Kenyan-born WNBA star Madina Okot play for Atlanta Dream against New York Liberty in Brooklyn.
Elumelu Calls for Africa to Move From Aid to Trade at UN General Assembly!
Tony Elumelu has called for Africa to shift from aid towards trade, private investment and entrepreneurship during a UN General Assembly event in New York.
Nigerian Cleric Wanted in Cameroon After Mummified Body Found Buried at Church-Linked Property!
A mummified body has been discovered beneath a concrete slab at a property linked to Nigerian cleric Kedi Samuel Kenechukwu in Yaoundé, Cameroon, as investigations continue.
High Court Upholds IEBC National Tallying of Presidential Results Ahead of 2027 Election!
Kenya’s High Court has upheld IEBC national tallying and verification of presidential results while barring changes to certified constituency results ahead of the 2027 election.
Police Raid Senzo Mchunu’s KwaZulu-Natal Home, Seize Cellphone in Ongoing Investigation!
Police have raided suspended South African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s KwaZulu-Natal home and seized a cellphone under a Johannesburg High Court warrant as part of an ongoing investigation.
Ruto to Address UN General Assembly as Kenya Pushes Africa’s Global Agenda!
President William Ruto is set to address the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, highlighting Kenya’s priorities on Africa, investment, AI, trade and global cooperation.