COMESA pushes for results-driven gender equality
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has called for stronger accountability and measurable results in advancing gender equality and women’s economic...
IMF Africa Outlook 2026: Inflation, food prices, and growth risks explained
African economies are facing renewed cost-of-living pressures as the war in the Middle East threatens to drive up inflation and disrupt food and energy...
Tanzanian Bongo Flava star Matonya charged with rape in Kenya
Tanzanian Bongo Flava artist Matonya has been charged with rape in Kenya, following an alleged incident in the coastal city of Mombasa, according to...
Ruto says African Union “not fit for purpose,” calls for urgent reforms
Kenya's president William Ruto has sharply criticised the African Union, declaring that the continental body in its current form is “not fit” to lead...
Global energy, finance leaders warn of prolonged shock from Middle East war
The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank Group on Tuesday warned that the war in the Middle East...
