Zimbabwe has abolished the death penalty, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa signing the bill into law on December 31, 2024.

South Africa has assumed the G20 presidency, becoming the first African nation to chair the group, with President Cyril ...

Ivory Coast has announced the withdrawal of French troops from its soil, effectively ending a military presence that has ...

The 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024, curated by New African Magazine, celebrates leaders shaping Africa's future across ...

Fintech companies continue to dominate Africa’s tech ecosystem, securing 35% of total funds raised in H1 2024. As the sector ...

In his New Year message, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu reiterated his administration’s goal to reduce the country’s ...

Russia appears to be intensifying its use of Libya’s al-Khadim airbase, signaling a shift in its Mediterranean strategy ...

South Africa’s Eskom has connected Unit 2 of its Koeberg nuclear power plant to the national grid following a significant ...

African sports are set for a transformative 2025, with key events across football, athletics, cycling, and more. For one, Morocco will host the Women's Africa Cup of Nations from July 5 to 26, ...

A high-ranking official in the Department of Defence is facing criticism following revelations of an irregular appointment of ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has honored the legacy of Professor Sibusiso Bengu, South Africa’s first education minister in a ...

Heavy traffic is expected at all ports of entry as holidaymakers return home at the conclusion of the festive season. The ...