Zanzibar Starts Spending a US$3.1 Billion Health Promise With Washington
The Tanzania US health agreement, worth about US$3.1 billion over five years, entered implementation talks with Zanzibar officials this week.
August 27, 2026Topic
Soft Power
Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Musician on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Angélique Kidjo receives the 2,854th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 18 August 2026, the first African musician...
August 18, 2026
Washington’s Visa Hub Overhaul Makes East Africans Pay For “Efficiency”
The United States will cut African visa processing sites from nearly 50 to 20 regional hubs on 1 August 2026,...
August 9, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s US$55 Billion EA Buyout Closes
A Saudi-led consortium has completed its $55 billion leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts, taking the FIFA and Madden publisher private...
August 6, 2026
Cape Verde’s World Cup Run Becomes a Nation-Branding Masterclass
Cape Verde’s 2026 World Cup debut earned $23.5 million in FIFA prize money and triggered an 800% tourism search surge,...
July 23, 2026
Ski Africa’s Only Sub-Equator Resort in Maluti Mountains
Afriski in the Maluti Mountains ski zone hit 1,600+ daily visitors in 2025. See why 70% of guests cross from...
July 22, 2026
Egyptian Composer Hany Shenouda Dies at 83
Legendary Egyptian composer Hany Shenouda died in Cairo on 20 July 2026 at 83, closing a career that launched Amr...
July 22, 2026
Senegal Says Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics Facilities 92% Complete
Senegal confirms Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics infrastructure is 92–97% complete ahead of a 31 July 2026 IOC handover, backed by...
July 20, 2026
Shanghai Archaeological Exhibition Opens With 325 Peru Artifacts
Peru has opened its largest archaeological exhibition in China, sending 325 artefacts to the Shanghai Museum for a 16-month show...
July 19, 2026