France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya

In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.

Macron Makes a Bid for New Partners in Africa

The French president visited Kenya this week for a summit designed to build stronger ties with Anglophone African countries.

By Matthew Mpoke Bigg

The ranking: Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2026

South Africa dominates list as Kenya leapfrogs Nigeria into second place and Egyptian business tops the ranking for first time

Africa’s richest man plans new Mombasa oil refinery: Why this matters

Dangote's planned East Africa refinery will model his recent mega project in Nigeria's Lagos.

'Our democracy has passed all the tests now,' says Botswana's president

FRANCE 24 spoke to Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko, on the sidelines of the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, Kenya. Boko, a Harvard-educated human rights lawyer, was elected in October 2024, ending the former governing party's six-decade rule. "Over the years, the opposition gained a lot of momentum," Boko recalled. "In 2024, it was clear that the message we were taking to the people was finding fertile ground". According to him, Botswana's democracy "has passed all the tests now".

By Marc PERELMAN

Furious Macron demands silence from audience in Kenya and accuses them of ‘total lack of respect’

The French president was in Nairobi for a summit with African leaders

By James C. Reynolds

French companies expand presence in Ethiopia, despite security concerns

The Africa Forward summit, currently under way in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, reflects France’s efforts to reposition itself on the continent. An increasing number of French companies are choosing to set up operations in neighbouring Ethiopia – attracted by a market of more than 120 million people, despite a deteriorating security situation.

By RFI

Hawks intercepted Gauteng officers trying to steal cocaine

Hawks arrested four police officers who attempted to steal 999kg of cocaine that arrived in Johannesburg from Brazil

By Library

French President Emmanuel Macron: Africa’s economic sovereignty is key to shared prosperity

Scramble for Africa 2.0: Rejected in Sahel, France looks East to survive

Africa has seen this story before. The faces change, the language softens, the summits become more polished, but the central question remains painfully familiar: Who truly benefits...

FG pushes blue economy expansion at Africa forward summit

Discover Nigeria’s strategic plan to expand its blue economy, as presented by Minister Oyetola at the Africa Forward Summit, focusing on growth and innovat Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-pushes-blue-economy-expansion-at-africa-forward-summit/

By Punch Newspapers

South African Police say search for kidnapped toddler continues

Police in Limpopo are still searching for two-year-old Omphile Sethole, who was allegedly kidnapped from her grandmother’s home in Ga-Mabuela village, Mapela, Mokopane, on May 2. The post South African Police say search for kidnapped toddler continues appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Africa’s Trade Indaba: South Africa targets new tourism markets as arrivals hit 10.5 million

South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, says the country is intensifying efforts to expand into new global tourism markets as international arrivals reached 10.5 million last year, showing a strong growth in the sector. Speaking at the opening of Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban on Tuesday, Ramaphosa said government was focusing on improving regional travel, expanding […]

By Kenneth Darko