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Saudi Arabia is expanding its humanitarian support for vulnerable children across Africa, the Middle East and Europe, with new programmes providing monthly financial assistance, clothing and other basic support to thousands of orphans and families. Saudi Arabia, thro

Africa’s aviation industry may not have produced the airline that took the top spot in the 2026 global rankings, but the continent has several carriers that have built strong networks across and beyond its borders. Business Insider Africa presents the 10 best airlin

The United States has opened a new front in its pressure on Russia, threatening China and India, Moscow’s biggest oil customers, with tariffs of up to 100% and potentially making Russia’s growing network of African allies more important than ever. President Trump sig

The United States has lifted sanctions on Eritrea imposed over its role in the deadly war in neighbouring Ethiopia, as Washington seeks to “advance US regional interests” in a country strategically positioned along the Red Sea. The United States has lifted sanctions

A sports and entertainment investment group backed by Nigerian-Canadian NBA executive Masai Ujiri and Helios Sports & Entertainment Group is developing a $294 million multipurpose arena and entertainment district in Nairobi, as Kenya seeks to position its capital as a major destination for global events.

Vietnam has granted citizenship to Nigerian and British nationals who have built their careers in the Southeast Asian country, with both men adopting new Vietnamese names as part of their naturalisation. Both athletes currently play for Cong An Ho Chi Minh City FC an

Burkina Faso's defense and security forces have officially received an initial batch of "Nanga" armored vehicles, representing a major achievement in the country's push for domestic defense production. Burkina Faso has delivered its first batch of domestically adapte

Saudi Arabia is seeking air-defence support from France, Britain, Pakistan and Egypt as its interceptor stocks run low under sustained Houthi attacks, while dwindling US supplies limit Washington’s ability to replenish the kingdom, according to two regional officials cited by the Associated Press.

Senegalese football star Sadio Mané is putting millions of dollars of his money into agriculture with the launch of SM10 AGRO, a large-scale agro-industrial project in his hometown of Bambali. Sadio Mané is investing $20.4 million in SM10 AGRO, a major agro-industria

An Austrian energy company, OMV has made a commercially viable oil discovery in the North African nation of Libya following detailed technical and economic evaluations. Austrian energy company OMV has discovered a commercially viable oil well in Libya's Sirte Basin a

The U.S. Marine has joined forces with Libyan naval special forces to conduct high-level tactical operations in Bizerte, Tunisia. U.S. naval forces and Libyan naval special forces conducted joint training in Bizerte, Tunisia as part of Phoenix Express 2026.The exerc

Former Central Bank Governor and Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II has rejected claims that the Dangote Refinery is seeking to establish a monopoly in Nigeria’s petroleum market, arguing that the market remains open to anyone willing to make the investment required to compete.

China’s military base in the East African country of Djibouti has undergone major upgrades as global powers scramble to find alternative shipping routes amid the US-Iran war. China has significantly upgraded its military base in Djibouti, enhancing intelligence-gathe

Burkina Faso, a military-governed nation in Africa, recently acquired an advanced defense system from China, the country that boasts the world’s third-most powerful military. Burkina Faso has recently acquired the advanced Sky Dragon 30 air defense system from China

TotalEnergies has entered into a partnership agreement with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock, covering the French energy giant’s interests in selected oil and gas infrastructure assets across Africa. TotalEnergies has signed a partnership wit

According to Ukraine’s infrastructure ministry, a Russian drone attack targeted a Tanzania-flagged civilian vessel in the Black Sea heading to a Ukrainian port. A Russian drone attack hit a Tanzania-flagged civilian vessel in the Black Sea headed for a Ukrainian port

A second Russian naval convoy has delivered armored vehicles and logistical supplies to eastern Libya, expanding foreign military movement in a region where the U.S. actively warns its citizens against all travel. A second Russian naval convoy has delivered armored v

According to the government of Eswatini, two US government staffers were wounded when soldiers from the Southern African country opened fire on them during an anti-smuggling operation. Two US government staffers were wounded by Eswatini soldiers during an anti-smuggl

The president of Egypt, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, recently warned that plots dating back to 2011 to ruin the North African country are still in play, as said efforts remain consistent. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned that ongoing plots to destabilize Egypt, origina

Ivory Coast plans to begin operations at a new gold refinery in the first half of 2027 as the West African country seeks to process more of its gold locally and become Africa’s largest gold producer by 2035. Ivory Coast will launch a state-of-the-art gold refinery in