A close aide to Burkina Faso President Captain Ibrahim Traoré has told The Africa Standard that he was offered five million US dollars to assassinate the president while he knelt …
Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda has been recognized as one of the world’s 25 best travel destinations for 2026 by National Geographic. The recognition places Akagera among the most …
Cameroon is witnessing a wave of nationwide protests as supporters of opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary take to the streets demanding recognition of what they call his rightful victory in …
The Malian government has announced the closure of all schools and universities across the country as a severe fuel shortage cripples transportation and public services. The crisis, triggered by a …
At least four people have been killed and several others injured in violent clashes between protesters and security forces in Cameroon’s economic capital, Douala, as tensions rise ahead of the …
As Tanzanians head to the polls on Wednesday, many observers say the exercise feels less like a competitive election and more like a coronation for President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the …
Ghana has announced an ambitious $1 billion Innovation and Technology Hub and a nationwide digital jobs initiative to position the country as a major player in the global technology economy. …
Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have signed a landmark cybersecurity cooperation agreement aimed at bolstering regional digital resilience and protecting critical infrastructure. The agreement was signed during GITEX Global …
Gabon has taken a major step toward becoming a leading digital economy in Central Africa by announcing a substantial increase in its digital transformation budget to FCFA 82 billion under …
Safaricom has marked a major milestone in its journey as one of Africa’s most transformative telecommunications companies, celebrating 25 years of innovation, connectivity, and impact. Since its official launch on …
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