Cairo: Egypt “will not allow” Ethiopia to build new dams on the Nile River, stated Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam amid an ongoing dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Sewilam’s declaration follows media reports suggesting Ethiopi…
Abidjan: The African Development Fund, the concessional window of the African Development Bank Group, has approved a grant of $4.23 million to implement the second phase of a project aimed at integrating natural capital into development financing in A…
Geneva: Results may be months away, but efforts are advancing towards enhanced treatment and the world’s first vaccine for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday as deaths and cases rise in the largest eve…
Cape town: The nominees for the African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 recognize the companies, projects, and individuals driving innovation, investment, and growth across Africa’s energy sector. Featuring 12 categories spanning the full energy value chain, t…
Hombo: A wooden bridge in the village of Hombo, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), collapsed on June 3, 2026, creating significant challenges for the local community on either side of the Luhoho River. In a video captured by an eyewitness, at…
Abuja: What if the most effective way to combat language endangerment is to empower community members to document their own languages? The Kam Language Project is an example of how community-led efforts can help preserve endangered languages. Kam (als…