AFRICA/BURKINA FASO - The JNIM group intensifies attacks in several towns in the Country

Ouagadougou (Agenzia Fides) - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), a Sahelian jihadist group linked to al-Qaeda, has intensified its attacks against military and civilian targets in Burkina Faso. The jihadist offensive began on May 11 …

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Glamping Like Royalty: The Best Luxury Safari Camps In Africa

The African safari experience has evolved dramatically from its early days of rugged canvas tents and basic amenities to become the epitome of luxury travel. Today’s safari enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the wild beauty of Africa while enjoying …

South Africa says Trump's aid cuts stripped mor…

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The Trump administration's dismantling of USAID has put more than 8,000 health workers in South Africa's national HIV program out of work, the country's health minister said Thursday, as he outlined the impact of U.S. …

Negarit: 325: Is’t Time for Another Cyclical War in the Horn of Africa?

It’s a strange blessing for the Horn of Africa—especially Eritrea—that Abiy Ahmed is tethered by Ethiopia’s massive debts to the IMF and World Bank. The Ethiopian National Bank is suffocating under a load of non-performing loans accumulated over decades. …

South Africa 1 Nigeria 0: Yakub the scapegoat and four other observations from Flying Eagles' loss to Amajita

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been eliminated from the CAF U20 tournament following a 1-0 loss to South Africa in Thursday’s semifinal clash. After a goalless first half, South Africa netted the decisive goal in the second period to book their place in the …

'We've studied South Africa well' – Flying Eagles coach Zubairu backs team to outplay physical Amajita

Nigeria U20 head coach Aliyu Zubairu has expressed strong confidence ahead of his team’s crucial semi-final clash against South Africa in the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.  Speaking ahead of the encounter, Zubairu emphasized that his Flying …

U20 Afcon South Africa 1 Nigeria 0: Flying Eagles miss out on final after goalkeeping blunder

South Africa edged Nigeria 1-0 at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismaila to book their place in the final of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, dashing the Flying Eagles’ hopes of an eighth continental title.  Despite dominating much of the contest and creating …

From grit to glory: Neveah Limited ranks 21st on Financial Times 2025 List Of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies

Neveah Limited, a trailblazer in Nigeria’s export and commodity trading sector, has been ranked 21st on the 2025 edition of the Financial Times Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies list, and notably, 1st in the Metals and Mining category. This prestigious …

South Africa's WTC final-bound players won't be available for IPL 2025 playoffs: Reports

According to a report by ESPN Cricinfo, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has decided that the South African players involved in IPL 2025 will leave before the tournament's playoffs to prepare for the World Test Championship final. Eight players who are …