Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Experience Africa 2025 sets the agenda for Africa’s tourism future
Travel Daily News
·
June 18, 2025
Experience Africa 2025 unveils speaker line-up, focusing on sustainability, AI, and risk management, uniting 188 exhibitors and global buyers in London. LONDON – The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA) has officially revealed the speaker...
John Deere Financial fuels future of SA family farming
Food For Mzansi
·
June 17, 2025
As South African farmers continue to battle unpredictable weather, soaring input costs, and limited government support, John Deere Financial (JDF) has emerged as a lifeline. But make no mistake: this isn’t just another financing house. “We’re a...
Ruto to lead African Union institutional reforms in push for fairer systems
Switch TV
·
June 18, 2025
ADDIS ABABA — President William Ruto has been appointed to lead the African Union’s ongoing institutional reforms. The decision, announced Saturday during the AU Heads of State and Government Assembly, places Ruto at the helm of the continent’s...
Intern strives to preserve African neighborhood’s past
University of Miami
·
Kieran Collins has long dreamed about studying abroad—he heard all the wonderful stories from his brother who attended a program in Italy—and was considering the popular destinations of Rome, Paris, and London when the option for the University of...
South Africans reimagine identity through sports
Christian Science Monitor
·
June 18, 2025
In a speech after being released from 27 years in prison, South African leader Nelson Mandela told the United Nations in 1990, “We must ensure that colour, race and gender become only a God-given gift to each one of us and not an indelible mark or...
Hilton to Open 100+ New Hotels Across Africa by 2030
FTN News
·
June 18, 2025
Hilton will open more than 100 new hotels across Africa by 2030 as part of a bold strategy to nearly triple its presence on the continent. The company, which currently operates 63 hotels in Africa, announced the expansion at the Future Hospitality...
Dangote Refinery To Ship Its First Gasoline Cargo Out of Africa
Oil Price
·
June 18, 2025
The Dangote oil refinery in Nigeria, Africa’s largest crude processing facility, is set to ship its first gasoline cargo out of the African region with a vessel heading for Asia, a source with knowledge of the plans told Reuters on Wednesday. The...
Ime Okon gives reasons for snubbing Super Eagles to play for South Africa
Daily Post
·
June 18, 2025
South Africa defender, Ime Okon, has now explained why he opted to play for South Africa and not Nigeria. Okon has pledged his international allegiance to Bafana Bafana and claims it was not a hard decision. The 20-year-old was born in...
RLI: Russia is turning African poverty into a weapon
The Odessa Journal
·
Russia is exploiting the poverty of African countries for its own interests, turning vulnerable citizens of these states into cheap labor to support its defense industry, according to a new report by the analytical center RLI. The report focuses...
Ghana national beach volleyball teams train ahead of Africa qualifiers
3News.com
·
June 17, 2025
On Tuesday, June 17, the Ghanaian beach volleyball teams, both men’s and women’s, completed their last training sessions for the week leading up to the Africa Beach Volleyball Championship qualifiers in Morocco at La Boma Beach. From June 22 to...
UN Commends Morocco for Advancing Peace, Justice in Central African Republic
Morocco World News
·
June 18, 2025
Morocco has emerged as a key player in the reconstruction of the Central African Republic (CAR), with the United Nations recognizing its leading role in advancing the rule of law and institutional reform in the conflict-affected nation. In its...
Lomé Hosts West Africa Workshop to Tackle Agricultural Risks
Togo First
·
(Togo First) - Lomé is hosting a major regional workshop focused on managing agricultural risks in West Africa. The event started on June 16 and ends on June 20. It is organized by the ECOWAS Commission, Togo’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural...
The cars smuggled out of Britain after being stolen to order: Moment shipping container hiding three pick-up trucks is intercepted by investigators as it made its way to Africa
Daily Mail
·
June 18, 2025
This is the dramatic moment investigators opened a shipping container at a UK port hiding three stolen pick-up trucks which were intended to be smuggled to Africa. The three vehicles worth at least £40,000 each were found to have been stacked on...
South African GP F1 return hope boosted by approved Kyalami upgrade
The Race
·
June 18, 2025
The South African Grand Prix has taken another step closer to returning to the Formula 1 calendar with the FIA approving plans for Kyalami to become a Grade 1 circuit. Only circuits certified Grade 1 can host F1 world championship events and...
500 Days To Dakar 2026: A Bold Celebration Of Youth, Sport And African Identity
MENAFN
·
June 18, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Today marks 500 days to go until the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026 – the first Olympic event to take place on African soil. To mark the milestone, the Dakar 2026 Organising Committee (YOGOC) is rolling out a series of...
22-Year-old woman's home glow-up inspires South Africans with stunning transformation
Briefly
·
June 18, 2025
A 22-year-old woman’s heartfelt TikTok video documenting her home transformation has inspired thousands, showing how hard work turned her modest first home into a stylish haven The lady's home glow-up features modern furniture, trendy wall art,...
Chelsea PL opening day appearances: Obi Mikel is most trusted African on matchday one
All Nigeria Soccer
·
June 18, 2025
As Chelsea prepare to face Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge for their 2025/26 Premier League opener, the club’s storied history on matchday one highlights the enduring legacy of John Obi Mikel, the African player with the most opening day...
East African states challenged on digitization VAT collections
Independent (Uganda)
·
June 18, 2025
The use of Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFDs) in VAT collection has drawn the interest of researchers in academia and tax administration in their attempt to measure the impact of such a significant investment. PHOTO URN Nairobi, Kenya | THE...
CS Ruku challenges African youth to lead the continent’s transformation
Citizen TV Kenya
·
June 18, 2025
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku. PHOTO| COURTESY Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, has called on African...
Fast, Fresh, Authentic: Inside Lickquor’s tech-enabled revolution in Nigeria’s drink scene
Pulse
·
June 18, 2025
Stakeholders at the 2025 Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit have urged the Federal Government to fast-track the establishment of a national Infrastructure Company (Infra-Co) to address Nigeria’s crippling infrastructure gaps,...