Tag: Africa
South Africa’s long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies
South Africa's former defence minister and anti-apartheid campaigner Mosiuoa Lekota has died at the age of 77. He played a…
Mergers and acquisitions are surging amidst market exuberance on the exit trail
On January 5, 2026, we woke up to the new year message that Africa’s largest fintech Flutterwave has acquired Nigerian open…
Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa’s lawless Sahel region
When Marin Petrović arrived in Bamako in early September last year, he was elated. The Bosnian national had spent years…
PALI 2026 graduates urged to lead a new era of ethical, data‑driven African leadership
The Pan‑African Leadership Institute (PALI) has urged its 2026 graduating class to assume responsibility for driving a new wave of…
Two Ugandan women detained after allegedly kissing in public
Ugandan police have arrested two women, both in their 20s, after neighbours reported seeing them kiss outside, an act criminalised…
Pope Leo to visit four African countries in April
Pope Leo XIV will begin a 10-day visit to four African countries on 13 April, marking his first pastoral trip…