Stories and context from across the African continent.
Based in Yaoundé, ICT University has built its identity around a simple but increasingly important idea: information and communication technologies should not be restricted to computer science departments. Technology can be integrated into business, finance, agriculture, education, health, communication and other disciplines.
amibian officials said the ambassador had not been registered for the event and that no seating or security arrangements had been made for him. The U.S. Embassy has declined to comment.
During a meeting in Yaoundé on September 9, officials discussed financing opportunities for Cameroonian start-ups, technology transfer, skills development and possible Egyptian support for a leather-sector training centre.
angote Petroleum Refinery</strong> is launching Africa’s largest public offering, raising <strong>₦2.15 trillion ($1.63B)</strong> by selling <strong>4.1 billion shares at ₦525 ($0.40) each</strong> on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).
The African Union has adopted the Equal Earth map projection, calling for Africa to be represented more accurately and urging member states to update their educational materials accordingly. <strong>(African Union)
Johannesburg’s City Power says repeated vandalism and suspected cable theft have caused several fires at a major electricity substation.
The road to the 2027 U-20 AFCON begins Friday as 12 Southern African teams meet in Mozambique for a chance to reach the continental tournament.
Morocco’s youth are taking center stage ahead of the September 23 parliamentary election, as unemployment, housing, living costs and political trust become major campaign issues.
Nigeria’s anti-drug agency says it has dismantled an industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory in Ebonyi State and arrested a Mexican national allegedly linked to a wider transnational drug network.
Senegal and the International Monetary Fund have reported progress in discussions toward a new support programme aimed at helping the West African country restore fiscal sustainability and strengthen its economic recovery.
The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting certain South African nationals linked by Washington to alleged race-based discrimination, land seizures without compensation and incitement of violence against minority groups.
Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at 84. His family confirmed his passing on September 16, 2026, following years of health challenges, including a publicly disclosed battle with Lewy body dementia.