Africa's Growth Story Runs Ahead of Its Financing
Strong quarters in Nigeria and a turnaround at Eskom point one way; borrowing costs and thin capital markets point another. The gap between them is the continent's central economic question.
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DR Congo Confirms New Ebola Case in Rebel-Held North Kivu
The case was confirmed on 3 September, more than two months after authorities in the area had declared the outbreak over — and in territory outside government control.
Nigeria's Economy Grows 4.43% as Dangote Refinery Wins Approval for N2.15tr IPO
Second-quarter GDP came in at 4.43% year on year, and the securities regulator cleared what would be one of the largest listings in Nigerian market history.
Eskom Reports a Second Straight Profitable Year as Earnings Double
South Africa's state power utility doubled profit and posted consecutive years in the black, a reversal for a company that was the country's central economic problem.
Attack in Sudan's South Kordofan Kills More Than 21
The killings add to a civilian toll in a conflict that has produced one of the world's largest displacement crises with comparatively little international attention.
Messi Inspires Argentina's Stunning Comeback Over Egypt
Reigning champion Argentina escapes with remarkable World Cup victory over Egypt Audio will be available later today. Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's second goal during their World Cup match against Egypt in Atlanta on Tuesday. Elsa/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Elsa/Getty Images They looked beaten. And out.
Somali Referee Denied U.S. Entry Returns a National Hero
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan greets fans who show support for him, after he was denied entry into the United States where he had traveled to take part in the World Cup and was forced to return to his country, in Mogadishu, Somalia on June 10, 2026.
South Africa's struggle with xenophobia and state response
As attacks on migrants resurface in parts of South Africa, critics are questioning whether the government's response to xenophobia is working. South Africa has faced repeated outbreaks of violence targeting migrants from Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Somalia, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Ghana and Zambia.
South Africa's Response to Rising Xenophobia Under Scrutiny
As anti-foreigner tensions resurface in parts of South Africa, critics are questioning whether the government's response to xenophobia is working. South Africa has faced repeated outbreaks of violence targeting migrants from Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Somalia, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Ghana and Zambia. Easlier this month, Nigeria summoned South Africa's acting high commissioner, citing growing anti-African migrant protests.
Is US Increasing Military Role in Nigeria?
Joint airstrikes by the US and Nigeria have killed at least 175 fighters of the so-called Islamic State (IS) terror group in Nigeria's northeast. The jihadist group's global second-in-command was among those killed, according to the US Africa Command (AFRICOM).
Who Is Really Convicted in Nigeria's Anti-Corruption Drive?
Saleh Mamman, a former Nigerian minister of power was arrested on Tuesday, days after he was sentenced in absentia to 75 years in prison for laundering 33.8 billion naira ($24.6 million), in what was widely described as a rare high-profile conviction.
US, Nigeria Strike Kills 20 Militants in Borno State
The United States and Nigeria conducted fresh strikes on Sunday against so-called Islamic State jihadists in northeast Nigeria's Borno State, the US military said Monday. At least 20 jihadists were killed in the weekend strikes, according to the Nigerian military.