Energy security: Heat waves test Africa’s power grids [Business Africa]/in /by
Across the continent, rising temperatures are driving a surge in demand for cooling and water, pushing already fragile electricity grids to the breaking point. African countries must modernize aging grids while aggressively scaling off-grid solutions
Floods kill 59 in Ivory Coast since mid-May: Government/in /by
Widespread flooding has killed at least 59 people in Ivory Coast since the "particularly heavy" rainy season began in mid-May, a government spokesperson said Wednesday
South Africa: Petrol Is Cheaper but Paraffin Just Got Even Cheaper/in /by
[Scrolla] Paraffin, burned by millions of poor households for cooking and light, dropped by R6.97 a litre from Wednesday, 1 July. Petrol fell by up to R2.01 a litre and diesel by up to R3.59, both effective from Wednesday, 1 July.
Palestinians across Gaza Strip mark 1,000 days of war/in /by
One thousand days have passed since the Hamas-led attack on Israel triggered the war in Gaza. Palestinians across the Gaza Strip say the conflict has shattered nearly every aspect of their lives. Displaced families live among the ruins as communities struggle to rebuild.
Xenophobic attacks: Is South Africa still safe for Africans? (Africanews Debates)/in /by
Thousands of people have taken part in demonstrations across South Africa calling for tougher action against undocumented migrants, in what some accounts describe as the largest anti-immigration mobilisation in recent years.
New UN report links Joseph Kabila more closely to AFC/M23/in /by
A new United Nations Group of Experts report paints the clearest picture yet of the AFC/M23’s military strength and political ambitions in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, while highlighting the movement’s increasingly close ties with former President Joseph Kabila.
Bayern Munich signs Morocco star Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven/in /by
Bayern Munich has signed Morocco’s World Cup standout Ismael Saibari from Dutch champion PSV Eindhoven for a reported fee of around 55 million euros
Gold smuggling from DRC’s Ituri province to Uganda on the rise, says UN/in /by
Gold smuggling from DR Congo to Uganda is on the rise, according to a new UN report. Experts assessing the situation in the DRC for sanctions review pointed to discrepancies between Uganda’s stated gold production and its export levels in 2025.
World Cup: DR Congo fans proud of team despite loss to England/in /by
Despite England's 2-1 comeback victory, many supporters said they were proud of the Leopards' performance after the team pushed one of football's traditional powerhouses close
Malawians returning from South Africa face uncertain future/in /by
Malawians forced to return home after fleeing anti-immigrant violence in South Africa are facing the daunting challenge of rebuilding after abandoning their jobs and lives across the border.