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English teacher ditches the 9 to 5 to lead treks across the desert

Amy Subaey always had an adventurous spirit but in 2020 she embarked on her biggest adventure yet. Born and raised in the Minnesota, she has...

Afreximbank announces launch of CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa

Afreximbank (www.Afreximbank.com) has officially announced the launch of the CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa, a partnership between the CANEX Book Factory and the Narrative...

Africa-Paris Declaration on Energy Transition, Climate Justice and Energy Poverty

African civil society, human rights groups, environmental groups, governments and the private sector stand firm in their commitment to align Africa's efforts in combating...

One dead as London-Singapore flight hit by turbulence

One person has died and several others injured on a Singapore Airlines flight from London that was hit by severe turbulence. The Singapore-bound Boeing 777-300ER...

Second Springbok alignment camp kicks off in Cape Town

The Springboks will kick off their second in-person alignment camp in Cape Town on Wednesday – a month before their opening Test of the...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Zambia First Lady announce Zambian Winners of their Media Awards to break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education...

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with He ,announced the Zambian winners of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition...

Afreximbank and MobiHealth Sign Project Preparation Facility to Drive Digital Healthcare Solutions Across Africa

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and MobiHealthCare Limited (MobiHealth) have signed a project preparation facility agreement that is expected to bolster the expansion of...

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) bestowed Panafrican Champion at the 2024 CEO Forum Awards

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricAFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has been bestowed the Panafrican Champion award at the just concluded 2024 Africa...

Congo lauds partnership with African Development Bank, seeks enhanced climate funding

The Congolese government has lauded the African Development Bank Group for its vital support to the nation’s development, particularly in infrastructure, where the Bank...

Adekunle Gold, The Ben, Chris Eazy, Alyn Sano to headline entertainment at Basketball Africa League’s (BAL) Finale in Rwanda

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (https://BAL.NBA.com) today announced the lineup of artists and entertainers who will headline the entertainment at the BK Arena when...

Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Eutelsat Group bring Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services to Africa

Liquid Intelligent Technologies (https://www.Liquid.Tech), a pan-African technology group, announces a distribution partner agreement (DPA) with Eutelsat Group that will see enterprise-grade Low Earth Orbit...

PAIX Data Centres Expands Capacity in Ghana to 1.2 MW to Boost Africa’s Digital Economy

The expansion will help meet the demand for digital infrastructure as data consumption rapidly outstrips supply in Africa. PAIX Data Centres, a leading provider of...

Calling all creatives! New free eLearning platform helps you turn your passion into profit

At this month’s SoCreative Summit 2024, the British Council (www.BritishCouncil.org) launched its hotly anticipated new eLearning platform, SoCreative; a series of free online courses...

First black astronaut candidate, now 90, finally fulfils dream of reaching space

Ed Dwight, a 90-year-old artist and former Air Force test pilot who was denied a chance to become the first African American astronaut six...

90-year-old fulfils dream of becoming oldest person to reach space [Video]

After more than six decades of waiting, Ed Dwight has finally achieved his lifelong dream of space travel. At 90 years old, he became the...

Dominican Republic president declares victory in election amid crime concerns

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader has declared himself the winner of the weekend’s presidential election, where issues of crime and safety took centre stage...

Apple slashes iPhone prices in China amid fierce Huawei competition

Apple has launched an aggressive discounting campaign on its official Tmall site in China, offering discounts of up to 2,300 yuan ($318) on select...

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Swedish Chemicals Agency join hands to support Zambia and Zimbabwe to reduce risks of Highly Hazardous Pesticides

Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) cause severe and irreversible harm to the environment and human health. They result in millions of involuntary poisoning cases each...

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Facilitates Integrated Mission with State Authorities to Boro Medina

Some 70 kilometers from South Sudan’s international border with its northern neighbour, Sudan, Boro Medina in Raja County is the first major stop for...

Throwing cash in the air – Nigeria’s wedding dilemma

A fundamental part of a wedding celebration for many Nigerians is under threat. The moment is always eagerly anticipated. The bride and groom start dancing and...

Discover the Pulse of Lagos with Lagos Post Online

As the heartbeat of Nigeria, Lagos boasts a dynamic blend of culture, commerce, and innovation. Now, staying informed about the latest news, events, and...

Swift and effective response to acute diarrhoea disease in Adigrat, Ethiopia

In the face of health crises, timely and coordinated responses are imperative to safeguard communities from the devastating effects of outbreaks. The recent Acute...

GE Vernova showcases solutions to power the continent forward at Enlit Africa

As Africa continues its unique energy transition journey, GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) (https://www.GEVernova.com/) is participating at Enlit Africa, encouraging power sector stakeholders to collectively assume...

Halliburton Boosts Local Content in Africa, Seeks Interest in Oil & Gas Ventures

Multinational oil service company Halliburton is inviting eligible local companies to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the supply of goods and services...

China hits back at US and EU as trade rows deepen

China has launched an anti-dumping probe into imports of widely used plastic from the US, EU, Taiwan, and Japan. The announcement from the Ministry of...

ICC seeks arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister and Hamas leader

The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of war crimes...

Top court bars Jacob Zuma from running for Parliament

South Africa's highest court has barred former President Jacob Zuma from running for Parliament in next week's general election. The Constitutional Court ruled that his...

Juno Spa brings the elegance and nostalgia of Turkish Baths to Europe, Americas and the Gulf

Juno SPA Design&Manufacture (https://www.Juno.com.tr/), a premier designer and artisanal company specialising in customised spa products, is expanding its product range to hospitality providers in...

What next for Iran after President Raisi’s death?

Ebrahim Raisi stood close to the pinnacle of power in the Islamic Republic and was widely tipped to rise to its very top. A dramatic...

Iran declares 5 days of moruning after President, Foreign Minister dies in helicopter crash

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has announced five days of mourning following the death of the country's President, Ebrahim Raisi. Mr Raisi was killed...

Hospital ship to commence free life-changing surgeries for selected patients in Madagascar

More than 120 community leaders, dignitaries and other guests gathered on board the hospital ship, the Africa Mercy® (May 15th) to celebrate the imminent...

RS Africa Export Solutions now caters for different currencies for added customer convenience

RS South Africa (https://Africa.RSdelivers.com/), a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions, is showcasing the...

ExxonMobil and National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa Launch Jr. NBA League in Angola

Former NBA (www.NBA.com) Player Muggsy Bogues Attends Launch Event in Luanda; Program to Reach 10,000 Youth Participants This Year Through; Jr. NBA Clinics and STEM Programs. ExxonMobil and...

Etu Energias to Discuss Increasing Angolan Production as Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 Sponsor

Etu Energias – Angola’s largest private oil producer – has joined the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition as a silver sponsor. The company’s...

Hundreds of Tunisian President’s supporters protest against ‘foreign interference’

Hundreds of people demonstrated in Tunis on Sunday in support of President Kais Saied amid widespread criticism at home and abroad after a wave...

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash

Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister were killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, an Iranian official said...

Canon Central and North Africa Partners with GITEX Africa 2024 to Showcase the First “World Unseen” Exhibition in Africa

Canon Central and North Africa  (https://www.Canon-CNA.com), a global leader in imaging solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with GITEX Africa 2024, the largest technology...

Who is Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi?

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi is feared dead after the helicopter he was in went down in the country’s East Azerbaijan province. The 63-year-old political heavyweight has...

Iran’s president feared dead as no sign of life spotted at helicopter crash site

Iran State TV has reported that there is "no sign" of life emanating from the wreckage of President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter. The crash site, located...

Iranian President’s helicopter crashes in remote mountainous region

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and several government officials were involved in a harrowing helicopter crash earlier today, leaving rescuers scrambling to reach the remote...