Africa’s Youth: From the Margins to the Main Table

At the Global Africa Forum 2025 held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, one message rang loud and clear: Africa’s young people must no longer be seen as bystanders in shaping the continent’s future. They must be welcomed to the table —...

Africa urged to diversify trade markets

African countries are lobbying for renewal of the crucial trade deal while trying to diversify trade amid rising trade protectionism from the United States, as the African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, expired on Tuesday. Launched in 2000,...

Africa's health financing crisis demands urgent action, says Godongwana

Africa must urgently strengthen its health financing systems and reduce reliance on increasingly unreliable external aid, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said on Thursday. Speaking at the African Union’s 8th Specialized Technical Committee on...

Russian Nuclear Energy Diplomacy; New Fano Offensive in Ethiopia: Africa File, October 2, 2025

To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaways: Russia. Russia signed an agreement with Ethiopia to construct a nuclear power plant....

UNGA@80: Africa must take action beyond mere words and rhetoric

Our beloved Africa is bleeding. We, as sons and daughters of this continent, must rise to her rescue, stand up to protect her interests, and prioritise progress and growth. It is time that, as Africans, we move beyond words and act—without...

'Use local language in Parliament, some constituents sufferi...

The Omanhene of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area, Obrempong Nyanful Krampah XI, has appealed to the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, to consider the adoption of Ghanaian languages as the official medium of...

South African National Space Agency outlines ambitious five-year plan

This year is a red-letter year for the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), with the climax arguably being its hosting of the Sixth Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SELM6), at Kleinmond in the Western Cape, at the start of September. This...

Argentina vs. South Africa TRC Round 6 Facts: What To Know

South Africa and Argentina will renew their rivalry on Saturday at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, with both teams bringing momentum and pressure into the final stretch of The Rugby Championship. The Springboks, winners of the 2023 Rugby World Cup,...

NBM of Africa Renovates Agbowhiame Primary School, Donates Learning Materials To Pupils In Delta

0 Sunday Apah Agbowhiame community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State was thrown into celebration at the weekend as the Neo-Black Movement (NBM) of Africa, commissioned a newly renovated block of six classrooms at Agbowhiame...

Nigeria @65: ITF boss hails Tinubu’s courageous leadership

Chairman of the Governing Board of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Honourable Dattuwa Ali Kumo, has hailed Nigerians on the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary, applauding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his courageous and transformative...

Market Integration Key to West Africa’s Growth- SEC DG

By Tracy Moses The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has called on West African nations to fast-track the integration of their capital markets, describing it as a crucial step toward mobilising...

‘Dean of African American church music’ James Abbington dies at 65 after Duke appointment

(RNS) — W. James Abbington Jr., an expert on Black religious music known for his editing, teaching and playing of congregational music, has died at the age of 65. GIA Publications, for whom he worked for more than two decades as executive editor...

GAVI and UEFA team up to launch vaccine awareness campaign in AFRICA  

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 02 October 2025: UEFA and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance have joined forces to launch a groundbreaking vaccine awareness campaign that harnesses the power of football to build trust in immunisation across Africa. With the...

Kenya and Zambia battle mpox spikes as African countries manage multiple health threats

Though some of Africa’s biggest mpox hot spots continue to see downward trends, fresh spikes are occurring in other countries such as Kenya and Zambia. Meanwhile, local spread is now suspected in Senegal, following an earlier detection of an...

Cholera Crisis Escalates in Africa: Over 4,200 Dead, 190,000 Cases Reported in 2025, World Health Organization Warns

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the escalating cholera crisis in Africa, reporting that over 4,200 people have died from the disease in 2025 alone. This surge in mortality, coupled with more than 190,000 registered cases...

Self-styled African tribe living in Scottish woodland EVICTED

Two people have been arrested over suspected immigration offences as a self-styled "African tribe" was evicted from a site it moved to after being moved on from a previous camp. The members of the so-called Kingdom of Kubala had been living in...

Africa’s top finance leaders to convene in Casablanca for AFIS 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 2 – Casablanca is set to become the hub of African finance this November when more than 1,200 public and private sector leaders gather for the fifth edition of the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS 2025). The two-day meeting,...

VODEC Africa CEO unveils Seven-Pillar Economic Plan to position Ghana as West Africa’s powerhouse

The Chief Executive Officer of VODEC Africa, Daniel Asomani, has outlined an ambitious roadmap to transform Ghana into the economic powerhouse of West Africa. Speaking at the National Emerging Leaders Economic Forum (NELEF) 2025 in Accra, he...

Ensign Global University’s Dr. Sutherland honoured at China–West Africa Health Summit  

By Issah Mohammed, GNA Accra, Oct. 2, GNA — Dr. Edward Kofi Sutherland, a medical doctor, currently serving as lecturer and Medical Director at Ensign Global University, has been named among the top 10 Medical Experts in Ghana. This was in...

Popsicle Nail Bars set to redefine South Africa’s nail care industry

Backed by Sorbet founder Ian Fuhr, Popsicle combines digital innovation, service culture and high-impact branding to transform nail care nationwide. Johannesburg, 2 October 2025: A new force in the professional beauty industry is poised for...