Published: May 6, 2026 | By The Africa Standard Southern Africa Desk Malawi is in the grip of a deepening fuel emergency that has left filling stations dry across the …
Published: May 6, 2026 | By The Africa Standard Business Desk Africa is writing a new chapter in its economic story, and the world is paying attention. According to projections …
Published: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Breaking News Africa is moving, and the data is proving it. The African Development Bank’s latest projections place the continent’s economic growth at 4.2 …
Published: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Breaking News A wave of anti-immigrant violence across South Africa has escalated into a full continental diplomatic confrontation, with Nigeria, Ghana, and Ethiopia each …
Three years into one of the worst humanitarian catastrophes of the 21st century, Sudan’s displacement crisis has entered a grim new chapter. The United Nations International Organization for Migration reported …
East African governments are pressing ahead with an ambitious regional energy infrastructure project as the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz lays bare the extreme vulnerability of the region’s …
William Ruto declared a state of economic emergency in Kenya on Thursday. The country is facing a serious economic crisis. The decision follows months of pressure on the economy. A …
Leaders from across Africa gathered today in Addis Ababa for an emergency summit focused on one urgent issue: energy security. Presidents, ministers, and senior officials from 15 countries attended the …
April 22, 2026 | Africa | Pope Leo XIV | Cameroon | Peace Talks | Theafricastandard.com Pope Leo XIV is holding a landmark peace meeting on Wednesday in Bamenda. It …
April 22, 2026 | Africa Economy | Energy | Food Security | Theafricastandard.com African nations are bearing a disproportionate share of the impact from the global energy crisis linked to …
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