Xi Vows China-Africa Front Against Middle East War’s Economic Fallout
Africa’s economic vulnerability to the Middle East conflict took centre stage in Beijing on Tuesday, as Chinese President Xi Jinping…
Africa’s $25bn Atlantic Gas Pipeline Set For Breakthrough Deal
A landmark intergovernmental agreement for one of the world’s most ambitious energy infrastructure projects is expected to be sealed before…
Pope Leo XIV Becomes First Pope To visit Algeria at start Of Major Africa Tour
Pope Leo XIV wants to "turn the world's attention to Africa", according to a senior Vatican official, as he embarks…
The Scramble For Africa: Russia’s Embassy Blitz Signals A New Front In the Global Power Race
Africa has never been more contested — and Moscow knows it. Russia is preparing to open three new embassies on…
Africa Faces AI Setback Without Urgent Investment In Data, Energy Infrastructure — UN Report Warns
African countries risk being left behind in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race unless they urgently invest in infrastructure and…
U.S. And African Union Launch Strategic Investment Working Group To Boost Infrastructure And Trade
Moving away from traditional aid-led engagement, Washington is positioning private capital, infrastructure finance, and trade integration as its primary tools…
African Countries Where Travelers Must Pay Over $400 For US Visas
Travelers from six African countries are now facing higher costs and stricter scrutiny as the $250 Visa Integrity Fee, legislated…
U.S. Expands Travel Restrictions, Targeting AES States, Nigeria And Other African Nations
The new restrictions dated December 16, 2025, are aimed at improving national security by addressing deficiencies in vetting, information-sharing, and…