Kenya halts $1bn Microsoft data centre over power shortages, raising concerns for Africa’s AI growth
Kenya’s proposed $1 billion data centre, backed by Microsoft and UAE-based G42, has been put on hold after President William […]
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Burkina Faso bans another foreign news channel over alleged ‘terrorism glorification’
Authorities in Burkina Faso have taken the decision to suspend the French broadcaster TV5 Monde, accusing it of spreading inaccurate
Ghanaian xenophobia victim returns home, hopeful for government support on business plans.
Emmanuel Asamoah, a Ghanaian who recently faced harassment in South Africa amid xenophobic tensions, has been brought back to Ghana
Algeria becomes the latest African nation strengthening relations with Turkey
Turkey has, over the course of the year, intensified its outreach across Africa, either by strengthening long-standing bilateral partnerships or
Cameroon moves to renationalise its primary electricity company
Cameroon has taken steps to bring its main electricity producer and distributor back under complete state control after President Paul
Oil prices fall and stocks rise on Iran war deal hopes.
Global oil prices have declined while equity markets climbed after reports emerged that the United States and Iran are nearing
Election outcome in Central African Republic held up amid strike action
A strike by workers at the National Election Authority (ANE) has halted the release of election results in the Central
Mozambique plans to join Africa’s mining boom with a 15% state stake and export restrictions.
Mozambique is seeking greater authority over its extensive mineral resources, putting forward major changes that would give the government at
Kenya’s William Ruto responds to Tanzania’s complaint over refinery talks exclusion
Following remarks from Samia Suluhu Hassan over alleged lack of consultation on a proposed oil refinery in Tanzania, Kenyan President
UK imposes sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Africa-linked recruitment for Russia’s drone war
The United Kingdom has announced fresh sanctions against 35 individuals and organisations accused of backing Russia’s drone production sector and