Walid Regragui has stepped down as coach of Morocco's national football team, according to French newspaper L'Equipe.

Judge Lucraft acknowledged the rapper’s “genuine remorse” and his charitable work, but said that record was overshadowed by the fatal decision to drink and drive, costing a young man his life.

Peter Gondo (with a microphone) a consultant at SKYPEG Consulting Ltd, speaking during a discussion session at the Zámba Heritage Congress in Nairobi, Kenya. PHOTO/FSC. By PATRICK MAYOYO pmayoyo@eyewitness.africa Investment in Africa’s forests remains well below necessary levels, impeding crucial conservation efforts and exacerbating the risks of deforestation, a leading forestry expert has said. Peter Gondo, a forestry specialist from Tanzania, outlined the financial challenges hindering sustainable forest management during his address at the Zámba Heritage Congress in Nairobi, which concluded on Thursday. Organised by the Forest Steward Council (FSC) Africa and the Kenyan government, the Zámba Heritage Congress brought together forestry experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss urgent environmental issues. The forum served as the launchpad for the Zamba Heritage Initiative, a bold effort to conserve 30 million hectares of forest and place five million hectares under pro...

Dr Yemi Katerere the Executive Director of the African CSOs Biodiversity Alliance (ACBA). PHOTO/FSC. By PATRICK MAYOYO pmayoyo@eyewitness.africa The cost of carbon credits in Africa remains significantly lower than in other global regions, a disparity attributed to the fragmented approach of the continent’s 54 nations in negotiating environmental terms. Dr Yemi Katerere, a leading expert in forestry and climate change, has called for a unified approach among African countries to combat the growing environmental challenges, highlighting the need for cohesion and collective political power akin to the European Union. Speaking at the ongoing Zámba Heritage Congress in Nairobi, which concludes today, Dr Katerere who is also the Executive Director of the African CSOs Biodiversity Alliance (ACBA) stressed that the absence of collective action has left African countries at a disadvantage when negotiating climate policies with global economic powers. He pointed to the example of the recent ...

Swiss food giant Nestlé is facing criticism over the sugar content of Cerelac, its infant cereal brand sold in Africa. An investigation by the NGO Public Eye found that while the product is sold without added sugar in Europe, African versions can contain up to 15 percent sugar.

In tonight's edition: The Global South widely condemns the war in Iran, with many countries accusing the US and Israel of violating international law and acting unilaterally. Also, the United States imposes sanctions on the Rwandan army and several top military officials over their role in the fighting in eastern DR Congo. 

Africa’s data centre market is entering a structural growth phase, according to the latest report from the Africa Data Centres Association. While capacity expansion is accelerating across key hubs such as South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya, the continent still represents a small share of global installed data centre infrastructure. The report highlights extended occupancy ramp-up periods, high energy-related operating costs, and gradual enterprise cloud migration as defining market characteristics. Operators are increasingly adopting phased expansion models, integrating renewable energy solutions, and developing AI-ready infrastructure to meet rising digital demand. Rather than speculative overbuild strategies, the African data centre sector is evolving through disciplined capital allocation, regulatory alignment, and long-term infrastructure investment.

M-KOPA has unlocked $170 million in credit in Nigeria, empowering over 1 million customers and accelerating financial inclusion across the country. Through affordable smartphone financing, flexible digital loans, and partnerships with MTN and Airtel, the fintech platform is driving income growth, supporting women’s access to formal credit, and expanding opportunity for everyday earners in Nigeria’s rapidly digitising economy.

A United States Navy attack submarine sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean on Wednesday, extending the US-Iran conflict into waters nearly 4,000 kilometres from the Gulf and marking the first time an American submarine has destroyed an enemy warship since the Second World War, an act Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth confirmed […]

The United States will pursue anyone who kills or threatens American lives regardless of location, the Pentagon’s chief said Monday, issuing a stark warning as fighting with Iran entered its third day following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in weekend airstrikes. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told a news conference in Washington […]

From 9 to 13 September 2024, the National University of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Unstim) in Abomey organised the second edition of the National Entrepreneurship Genius in Benin (GeneB). The campus in Abomey was the venue for the 2024 event, which was officially launched on Thursday 12 September 2024 with the effective participation of [...]

The world of hockey saw a pivotal shift when Willie O’Ree made his mark as the NHL’s first Black player. In a significant nod to his groundbreaking impact, Canada Post recently unveiled a commemorative stamp in his honor. Back in January of 1958, O’Ree donned the Boston Bruins jersey to play against the Montreal Canadiens, [...]

À l’occasion du Forum économique mondial de Davos, où se dessinent les grandes orientations de l’économie mondiale, la Zone de libre-échange continentale africaine (ZLECAF) s’impose comme un sujet stratégique. Elle incarne l’ambition de l’Afrique de renforcer son intégration économique et de peser davantage dans les échanges internationaux. Les fondements et les ambitions d’un marché africain […]

Près de neuf ans après l’exécution de deux experts des Nations unies dans la région du Kasaï, la justice congolaise n’a toujours pas identifié les commanditaires de ce double meurtre. Human Rights Watch vient de relancer l’alerte alors qu’une décision en appel est attendue prochainement. Le 12 mars 2017, Zaida Catalán, une Suédoise de 36 […]