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Kenyans frustrated with their government celebrate Trump’s win

Kenyans angered by US backing for their government’s unpopular economic policies hope for a re-evaluation of that support under Donald Trump.
State House Kenya

Starlink puts halt on new customers in Africa

Elon Musk’s internet service provider Starlink is halting new sign-ups in Africa, citing a demand surge in the continent’s biggest cities.
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Deadly food poisoning sparks xenophobic shop attacks in South Africa

A spate of deaths in South Africa following food poisoning outbreaks have sparked violence directed at African migrant shopkeepers.
Shiraaz Mohamed/AFP via Getty Images

Trump’s Africa plans take pragmatic turn

Republican US-Africa specialists predict a second Trump administration would take a more “transactional, realistic and pragmatic” approach in dealing with Africa.
Jonathan Ernst/AFP via Getty Images

Desire to migrate abroad from Africa reaches new high

West Africa is the epicenter of the most intense push for migration away from Africa, according to Gallup.

Botswana’s president concedes defeat after ruling party loses election

The result marks a rejection of the governing party, which has ruled the diamond-rich southern African country for 58 years.
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi MasisiBotswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi; Thalefang Charles/Reuters

Senegalese investor raises one of Africa’s largest female-led funds for startups

African venture capital firm, Janngo Capital, has raised $78 million for its next investment fund.

Kamala Harris builds Africa team to upgrade approach to continent

The Kamala Harris campaign has assembled a 25-strong team to devise a comprehensive US-Africa policy if she wins the White House next month.

East Africa leads Africa’s economic growth despite public discontent

High unemployment and the cost of living have sparked protests in Kenya and Uganda.

UN holds emergency meeting as Sudan humanitarian crisis spirals

At least 10 million people in the country have been forced out of their homes since the onset of war 18 months ago.

How a beloved Lagos art fair keeps showing up for fans

“We come to it from a place of a true love and appreciation for our culture and how that culture speaks to our heritage and identity.”

African player numbers tie NBA record

The number of players from African countries in the NBA league has grown at pace over the past decade, from just six in 2014.

The White House is betting on Lobito Corridor in China rivalry in Africa

The White House is countering China’s presence in Africa in a bid to secure crucial supply chains, a senior Biden official said on Friday.

Tanzania’s first electric train could supercharge economic development in East Africa

It is hoped the new train, connecting the country’s capital Dodoma with the port city of Dar es Salaam, will kickstart rail projects in neighboring countries.

Growing insecurity in Africa stalls democratic progress: Report

The latest Ibrahim Index of African Governance said the democratic decline could in turn trigger greater conflict, fueling a cycle of falling living standards.

Nigeria drops charges against Binance official

A Nigerian court has ordered the release of Tigran Gambaryan, the Binance executive imprisoned in the country since February.

Democratic lawmakers introduce bill to protect African diaspora council

They hope the bill will help prevent a potential future Trump presidency from shifting resources away from African affairs.

Kenya’s Ruto picks replacement for impeached deputy president

Parliament approved the nomination of Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki but his appointment was temporarily blocked by a court.