Dangote commits to build mega oil refinery in East Africa
Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote has committed to construct a large scale oil refinery in East Africa modelled on his Nigerian facility. The project will only move forward with strong political and institutional backing as Africa accelerates efforts toward industrial self-sufficiency. Speaking at the Africa We Build Summit 2026 in Nairobi
Malema handed five year sentence, vows to fight on
Firebrand South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison over a firearm offence, in a ruling that has sent shockwaves through the country’s political landscape. But in a dramatic turn, Magistrate Twanet Olivier granted him leave to appeal, allowing the Economic Freedom Fighters leader
Qualcomm selects 10 African startups for 2026 Make in Africa programme
US technology firm Qualcomm has announced the selection of 10 startups for the 2026 edition of its Qualcomm Make in Africa Mentorship Programme, an equity-free initiative aimed at strengthening Africa’s deep-technology ecosystem through mentorship, training, and intellectual property support. The programme is part of the Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform and
Former Congo Leader Joseph Kabila Declared Fugitive Amid Treason Conviction
Former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila has been declared a fugitive by state authorities following a treason conviction, marking a dramatic fall from power for one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. According to government officials, a military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo found Kabila guilty
Shock as Morocco Crowned Afcon 2025 Champions After Senegal Forfeit Final
Morocco have been handed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in extraordinary circumstances after Senegal’s dramatic walk-off in the final cost them the crown. In a ruling that has sent shockwaves across African football, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) Appeal Board declared Senegal forfeited the match after abandoning
Congolese Army Drone Strike Kills M23 Military Spokesperson
Willy Ngoma, the military spokesperson of the March 23 Movement (M23), was killed in a pre-dawn drone strike by the Congolese army in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo on Tuesday, according to two senior rebel officials, a regional diplomat and a Western adviser to the government. The strike targeted
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi Killed in Libya
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the most prominent son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya, according to officials and local media. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s lawyer, Khaled al-Zaidi, and his political adviser, Abdulla Othman, announced the 53-year-old’s death in separate posts on Facebook on Tuesday, without providing details.
AfDB Approves $10M to catalyse Large Green Hydrogen Project
The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $10 million loan to Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, a Namibian green hydrogen development company, to support a green ammonia project valued at more than $10 billion and with the potential to position Namibia as a pioneer in the global green hydrogen
Benin Government Foils Coup Attempt by Rogue Soldiers
Benin’s Interior Minister, Alassane Seidou, announced on national television Sunday that a coup attempt launched by “a small faction of soldiers” had been defeated, calling on the population to continue their normal routines. According to Seidou, the Beninese Armed Forces and their commanders “remained true to their oath” and did
Kagame, Tshisekedi sign pact to end decades of conflict
The President Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi and the Rwanda Presiedent have signed an agreement to end decades of conflict, foster economic cooperation, and build a foundation for lasting peace. The Washington Accords reaffirm the parties’ commitment to implement the Peace Agreement between the DRC and Rwanda,
