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AfricaBusinessEconomy

Report: Shell is planning to leave South Africa.

The Sunday Times and City Press have two reports claiming that the petrochemical behemoth Shell intends to leave South Africa. The international firm will sell its 72% share in Shell Downstream South Africa, according to reports quoting sources connected to Shell’s BEE partner in South Africa, Thebe Investments. Conflict about the worth of Thebe’s remaining 28% interest in the…
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AfricaEconomyHealth

More African nations recall Johnson & Johnson children’s drug

As concerns over the safety of pharmaceutical products intensify, several African nations have taken proactive measures to recall a children’s drug manufactured by Johnson & Johnson. The decision to recall the medication follows reports of potential contamination and adverse health effects, prompting swift action from health authorities across the continent. The drug in question…
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AfricaEconomyPolitics

North African states to form new regional bloc

In a significant development for regional diplomacy and cooperation, several North African states have announced plans to form a new regional bloc aimed at fostering greater unity and collaboration among member countries. The initiative signals a proactive effort to address shared challenges and capitalize on common opportunities in the North African region. The decision to establish the new…
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AfricaMisc

Dozens escape from Nigerian prison after rainstorm chaos

In a chaotic turn of events spurred by a powerful rainstorm, dozens of inmates managed to escape from a Nigerian prison, sending authorities into a frenzy and sparking concerns about public safety. The incident unfolded as torrential rains lashed the area, causing flooding and structural damage to the prison facility. Amidst the chaos of the storm, weakened infrastructure proved unable to…
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Africa

Multimillion-dollar funding is secured by an African startup.

The first significant investment in recycling has gone to Kubik, an Ethiopian company. According to AFROTECH, an Ethiopian news agency, Kubik, a tech startup, is the first business of its kind to obtain multimillion-dollar funding for a sustainability project in the nation. Kidus Asfaw and Penda Marre founded the firm in 2021. It has a factory at Addis Ababa’s Adama Industrial…
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AfricaPoliticsWorld

Another African state considers closing French military base

In recent years, the presence of foreign military bases in Africa has increasingly become a topic of debate and contention. Among these bases, French military installations have historically maintained a significant presence across various African countries, often as part of France’s broader strategy to maintain influence in its former colonies and combat terrorism and instability in the…
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AfricaWorld

Somalia detains US-trained soldiers suspected of stealing food

In Somalia, a country grappling with longstanding political instability and widespread humanitarian challenges, an incident emerged where Somali soldiers, purportedly trained by the United States, were detained on suspicion of stealing food aid intended for distribution to civilians in need. This occurrence underscores the complexities and difficulties faced in addressing not only Somalia’s…
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