Egypt expects significant tourism rebound after unveiling a striking trove of ancient artefacts
Archaeologists unearthed a set of ancient artefacts in Egypt including Pharaonic funerary furniture, remains of a Roman basilica and a marble head of Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty, in a major boost for the tourism sector.
1 Jun, 2026
Jeff Bezos space ambitions suffer blow as Blue Origin rocket explodes during test
The explosion is the latest setback to the Amazon boss’s position in the frenzied race between private companies pushing for space exploration.
29 May, 2026
South Africa’s Eskom seeks finding for nuclear plant expansion
South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom is in exploratory talks with international lenders to help fund a new multi-billion-dollar nuclear build programme.
20 May, 2026
Nigeria’s economic ratings raised on improved performance
Credit ratings agency S&P has upgraded Nigeria’s long-term sovereign rating to “B” from “B-“, citing improving credit worthiness.
16 May, 2026
Uganda grants license to Elon Musk’s Starlink for satellite internet service
Nigeria asks to join International Energy Agency as associate member
South Africa secures $150 million development loan from OPEC Fund
African leaders push for credit access reforms at Nairobi summit with France
EU ambassador to Ghana warns against ‘fragile’ reliance on gold
5 May, 2026
Egypt temporarily raises nitrogen fertiliser export fees
Egypt’s energy import bill has more than doubled, while monthly natural gas import costs have nearly tripled since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
27 Apr, 2026
Microsoft and OpenAI Reshape Their AI Partnership
New deal brings more flexibility while keeping strong ties through Azure
17 Apr, 2026
Africa Turns to Nuclear Power Amid Global Energy Shocks
Rising fuel costs and supply disruptions accelerate both short-term output and long-term nuclear ambitions across the continent.
17 Apr, 2026
Meta Ends Moderation Contract with Sama Amid Worker Rights Concerns
Allegations of poor working conditions and mental health risks highlight challenges in content moderation industry.
15 Apr, 2026
Humanoid Robots Take Center Stage at Hong Kong Tech Fair
AI-driven machines showcase real-world capabilities from rescue operations to entertainment at InnoEX 2026.
8 Apr, 2026
Africa’s Digital Future: Between Dependency and Sovereignty
Rising concerns over “data colonialism” push the continent toward building its own tech infrastructure
12 Mar, 2026
Dutch Probe Confirms Bribery in DR Congo Mining License Deals
Investigators conclude payments were made to secure underpriced mining rights in the resource-rich country.
13 Feb, 2026
China hands over data-receiving satellite station to Namibia
Officials said the station boosts Namibia’s capacity to receive and process satellite data for disaster management and national security.
12 Feb, 2026
Türkiye’s company TPAO wins oil blocks in Libya
Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) has won two oil blocks — one offshore and one onshore in Libya.
7 Feb, 2026
Côte d’Ivoire crackdown on cashew nut smuggling pays off
Côte d’Ivoire is the world’s top cashew producer and exporter and has intensified its fight against cocoa and cashew smuggling to increase output.
