AFRICA

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has called for global cooperation to enhance African coffee production, emphasizing its potential to drive economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve the livelihoods of millions across the continent. The summit, co-organized by Ethiopia and Italy, brought together heads of state and …

Johannesburg, South Africa  | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel’s East Africa operations recorded strong growth in the latest quarter, driven by surging data consumption, an expanding customer base, and continued investment in network infrastructure. Reported revenue from mobile services rose to $498 million, up from $423 million in Q1 2024, supported …

Ituri, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) have strongly condemned a brutal attack carried out by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in Komanda, Irumu Territory, Ituri Province, which left 43 …

African startups are designing and assembling electric vehicles tailored for local delivery needs. From solar-powered cold chains to pharma-compliant vans, these innovations are cutting costs, reducing emissions, and transforming how goods move across the last mile. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Kenya’s Roam has recently partnered with logistics startup Keep …

KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | At least 43 civilians were killed overnight from Saturday to Sunday in an attack attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local sources said Sunday. According to local media reports, ADF fighters stormed a Catholic church …

KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua |At least 21 people were killed Sunday in an attack on church premises in eastern the Democratic Republic of the Congo by Islamic State-backed rebels, reports said citing a civil society leader. ■ Share on: WhatsApp

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda coach Morley Byekwaso has said his team is well-prepared ahead of the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN). Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania will co-host the tournament for players featuring in their respective domestic leagues from August 2 to 30. Byekwaso told Xinhua that the two …

Shifting from dirty fossil fuels to cleaner renewable energy is the ultimate end goal under the global Just Transition campaign. But, Africa has another priority: eradicate energy poverty first. New cross-border oil and gas pipeline projects aim to do just that, as a way to support Africa’s unique transition to …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has recorded a 69.9 percent decline in mpox cases over the past four weeks, according to a new situation report released Friday by the Ministry of Health. The report shows that weekly reported cases dropped consistently from 233 in epidemiological week 26 to 173 …

GOMA, DRC | Xinhua | The March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group announced on Friday that the release of over 700 people detained in connection with the conflict is a prerequisite for any further dialogue with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government. Benjamin Mbonimpa, M23’s representative in several …