The Latest Breaking News from Africa

Despite strong year-over-year growth in GMV and revenue, Jumia Technologies (JMIA) incurred a significant loss before income tax due to currency devaluations in its largest markets, impacting purchasing power and supply availability. Given the challenging macro environment in Africa, should you invest in this e-commerce stock? Read more.

U.S. Treasury Department sanctions individuals involved in migrant smuggling from Asia and Africa to the U.S., blocking assets and transactions.

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North African countries seek assistance at Tripoli conference to help stem flow of refugees and migrants.

Africans still have stronger preference for democratic governance than many other parts of the world

Global military expenditure is dominated by the United States and China, with 49% of total spending between them. According to the most recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, global military spending reached US$2.4 trillion in 2023, a 6.8% increase on 2022.

Interpol has announced the outcome of a global operation targeting West African organized crime groups across five continents in 21 countries

As climate change drives temperature increases and lower precipitation in southern Africa, research has found that there is likely to be an increase in the number of wildfires in regions that are already hot, dry and water scarce.

Women’s Afcon qualifying concluded last year but fed up teams now have to wait until July 2025 for the tournament