Ethiopia commemorated the 65th anniversary of its army on October 14, 2023, amid ongoing tensions in the Tigray region. The event, attended by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, highlighted the military's …
Lead paragraph: During the recent Africa Impact Summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasised the critical role of AI in driving sustainable development across the continent. He highligh…
Lyla Latif's newly released book, "Public Finances Are in a Mess", critically examines the challenges facing African nations regarding public finance management. Released in Nairobi, Kenya, the boo…
Lead paragraph: Recent discussions among conservationists and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) highlight the urgent need for better-designed no-fishing zones to save Africa…
Lead paragraph: The recent Munich Security Conference highlighted the lack of attention given to African conflicts, raising questions about the continent's role in global security discussions. As n…
Lead paragraph: A simple bike sale by a resident of Fife has unexpectedly created a remarkable connection between Scotland and Kenya. Dr. Carrie Ruxton, a prominent figure in Kenyan development, fa…
In a shocking turn of events, acclaimed Algerian-French novelist Kamel Daoud faces serious allegations of appropriating a woman’s life story for his literary work. The controversy, which has ignite…
Zimbabwe's national cricket team delivered a stunning performance on 6 October 2023, defeating Sri Lanka by three wickets to top Group B in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers. This victory …
Lead paragraph: On February 20, 2026, Africa Today presents a comprehensive update on the continent's development landscape, highlighting key challenges and opportunities for growth. This report un…
Lead paragraph: The upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics, set to take place in Africa, has drawn attention for an unusual reason: organisers faced a condom shortage in the athletes' village, prompting a r…
Lead paragraph: The plight of the Congo River, often referred to as the ‘lungs of Africa’, has become a pressing concern as its resources face increasing exploitation. This situation is exacerbated…
Lead paragraph: Kenneth Roth, the former executive director of Human Rights Watch, recently spoke on the erosion of international humanitarian law in conflict zones like Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine. H…