South Africa's homebuying activity declines in the second quarter of the year: what you need to know

South Africa’s homebuying activity during the second quarter of this year could not match the performance of the first quarter, according to the July 2025 BetterBond Property Brief. This was despite a fairly active month in May, as well as a marginal …

Accra to host launch of Global Africa Summit on July 18

The organisers of the Global Africa Summit (GAS) have announced that the pre-event launch of the Accra Edition will take place on Friday, 18 July 2025, at The Palms by Eagles Hotel in Accra. The event will introduce the summit’s vision, strategic agenda, …

24-Hour economy policy a major improvement on past fragmented initiatives – IMANI Africa

Policy think tank, IMANI Africa, has described Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development programme as a major improvement from past fragmented development efforts. IMANI Africa says the policy document has the potential to deliver long- …

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Greece passes North Africa asylum ban amid rights groups’ opposition

Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North Africa by sea in a bid to reduce arrivals into Europe’s southernmost tip, a move rights groups and opposition parties have called illegal. The …

Bank of Africa Executive Director sees new budget as inclusive

OPINION | Samir Yassine | The Shs 72.1 trillion budget for FY2025/26 sends a powerful signal that Uganda is open for business, and this time, the private sector is not just participating but leading the transformation. The allocation of Shs3.5 trillion …

Parliament approves amendment to curb migrant arrivals from North Africa

MPs have voted to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North Africa by sea in a bid to reduce arrivals, a move rights groups and opposition parties have called illegal. The ban comes amid a surge in migrants reaching the …

El-Kurebe: A Catalyst for Agricultural Transformation in West Africa

By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman In a world increasingly defined by its complexities and interconnections, the role of journalism transcends mere reporting; it becomes a powerful tool for advocacy and change. Within this dynamic landscape, Abdallah El-Kurebe …

Health leaders commit to accelerate action against severe chronic diseases in Africa

Health leaders, policymakers and development partners across Africa have renewed commitment to accelerate the implementation of the PEN-Plus strategy to significantly expand access to care for severe noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Held under the theme “ …

Kenya launches early market talks for Horn of Africa fibre optic corridor

The Government of Kenya, through its Ministry of Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy and the ICT Authority, is advancing plans to install a high-capacity fibre optic cable along the Isiolo–Mandera corridor. This initiative is part of the …