Thursday, September 24, 2026

Africa

January 23, 2026

Egypt to establish first large-scale gold refining plant, eyes $9 billion in export

According to the Federation of Egyptian Industries, the country’s gold exports in 2025 amounted to $7 billion. The target for 2026 is to increase this figure to $9 billion.

Gold mining
January 23, 2026

2.6-million-year-old hominin fossil unearthed in Ethiopia: Researchers

Researchers have uncovered 2.6-million-year-old hominin remains in Ethiopia’s Afar region, marking the first confirmed presence of the genus Paranthropus in that region.

Hominin fossil
January 23, 2026

Nigeria, other African nations urged to prioritise inclusive design, digital skills 

The Girls in Tech Club founder noted that most digital solutions were designed for urban users and are less relevant to rural populations.

Young girls with devices Credit: Tech Digestnews
January 23, 2026

Court sentences prominent journalists to prison for tax evasion

A court has sentenced two prominent journalists to prison on tax evasion charges, which a family member said was retaliation for their reporting.

Tax
January 22, 2026

AU’s executive council to meet in February

AU has announced that it will hold its 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council on February 11 and 12 at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

African Union plenary
January 21, 2026

Ethiopia, UAE launch joint initiative to strengthen agricultural sector

The partnership reflected a shift from short-term assistance towards sustainable, locally anchored development solutions.

Ethiopia/UAE flags
January 19, 2026

U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea-Bissau cancelled, Africa CDC says

Mr Boum disclosed that the study did not meet acceptable ethical standards.

Hepatitis B vaccine
January 19, 2026

FIFA to establish regional development office in South Africa

South Africa will facilitate FIFA’s administrative and operational activities in the country, while the global football governing body will fund and staff the office.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
January 19, 2026

Kenya launches state oil pipeline firm IPO, targets $825 million

The sale is part of a drive by President William Ruto’s government to divest from state companies to raise funds for new infrastructure.

Gas pipelines
January 19, 2026

11 schoolchildren killed in South Africa’s minibus crash

Eleven schoolchildren were killed on Monday morning when a minibus collided with a truck in a city south of Johannesburg, South African media reported.

Schoolchildren