After the end of hostilities in 2018, South Sudan was hit by several successive years of heavy rains and floods that delayed the return of refugees from Uganda and Ethiopia, two countries hosting the ...

Since its inception in 2018, the Africa Business Forum has promoted dialogue between governments, investors, service providers, project promotors and other stakeholders on challenges, opportunities, ...

In South Africa, the interest rates decisions are taken by the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The official interest rate is the repo rate. This is the rate at ...

Government-led plans to expand energy access with ambitious targets. Access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy is critical for powering Africa, transforming economies, and reaching people ...

Kenya will allow citizens of nearly all African countries to visit without needing prior authorisation, according to a new directive by the cabinet. Last year, Kenya introduced a "visa-free ...

But when the jet stream gets wobbly, the cold air can bust out and travel south. Temperatures can fall by tens of degrees within hours and snow can hit parts of the United States like Florida and ...

Today, The Princess Royal conducted her first day of engagements in South Africa. The Princess Royal’s first visit in South Africa was the South African Riding for the Disabled Association (SARDA), ...

South Africa’s political and economic landscape shifted significantly after the 2024 national elections. The ruling ANC’s dramatic loss of support resulted in a government of national unity – a ...

Theo Neethling receives funding from the National Research Foundation. South Africa’s political and economic landscape shifted significantly after the 2024 national elections. The ruling ANC’s ...

By Abdi Latif Dahir Abdi Latif Dahir reported this story from Kenya, Namibia, Senegal and South Africa. For decades, there was one path to becoming a successful African writer: Getting a book deal ...

Africa’s economic landscape ended 2024 on a positive trajectory, with several economies showing signs of recovery. Economic imbalances are improving, and significant strides have been made to address ...