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Ethiopia's $17.5B Airport and Dam Reshape Africa Economy
Planet Wins39m ago

Ethiopia's $17.5B Airport and Dam Reshape Africa Economy

Ethiopia is building Africa's largest airport and hydroelectric dam in a $17.5 billion bet that could make it East Africa's biggest economy within years. The country is now growing faster than any major African nation at 7.1 percent annually.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)3 min read
Africa's First Solar Panel Plant Breaks Ground in Nigeria
Planet Wins40m ago

Africa's First Solar Panel Plant Breaks Ground in Nigeria

A new manufacturing facility will produce solar panels locally for the first time across the African continent, cutting costs and creating jobs. The project marks a major step toward energy independence and positions Africa as a green technology producer.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Cape Town Scientists Push HIV Vaccine Trial Forward Alone
Community Heroes47m ago

Cape Town Scientists Push HIV Vaccine Trial Forward Alone

When the US pulled funding for a groundbreaking HIV vaccine trial in Cape Town, South African scientists refused to quit. They found new backers and launched a scaled-down version that could reinvigorate global vaccine research.

Daily Maverick3 min read
South Africa Captain Markram Leads Team to World Cup Semis
Sports47m ago

South Africa Captain Markram Leads Team to World Cup Semis

Aiden Markram is batting brilliantly and making smart tactical calls as South Africa reaches the T20 World Cup semifinals undefeated. The captain's growth from promising young player to confident leader is powering his team's hunt for their first World Cup title.

Daily Maverick3 min read
Nigerian Crypto Founder: 7 Years Without a Single Day Off
Community Heroes56m ago

Nigerian Crypto Founder: 7 Years Without a Single Day Off

Moyo Sodipo hasn't taken a vacation in seven years of building Busha, one of Nigeria's leading crypto exchanges. His story reveals what it really takes to build financial technology in Africa.

TechCabal3 min read
Kenya Launches Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection
Health & Wellness1h ago

Kenya Launches Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection

Kenya just became one of the first countries to roll out a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug that requires just two shots per year. The new treatment could transform how millions protect themselves from the virus.

Google News - Health2 min read
Kenya Forest Exchange Builds Africa Conservation Network
Solutions1h ago

Kenya Forest Exchange Builds Africa Conservation Network

A delegation from Côte d'Ivoire visited Kenya's Karura Forest to learn innovative conservation techniques, marking a growing movement of African nations sharing solutions for protecting their ecosystems. The exchange brought together experts from seven organizations to strengthen regional forest management across the continent.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Table Mountain's Tiny Bugs Monitor Cape Town's Water
Planet Wins1h ago

Table Mountain's Tiny Bugs Monitor Cape Town's Water

Scientists in South Africa are using bugs to track the health of Table Mountain's hidden water system. The ancient mountain acts as a natural sponge, filtering and storing rain that feeds Cape Town long after storms pass.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Africa Launches $2.5T Plan to Fund Its Own Infrastructure
Solutions1h ago

Africa Launches $2.5T Plan to Fund Its Own Infrastructure

African leaders just launched a new financing facility to unlock the continent's $2.5 trillion in domestic capital for roads, energy, and trade projects. The move marks a major step toward financial independence from external systems that often misprice Africa's development needs.

AllAfrica - Headlines3 min read
Scientists Chase HIV Cure for Kids Born with the Virus
Health & Wellness1h ago

Scientists Chase HIV Cure for Kids Born with the Virus

Researchers in South Africa are studying children born with HIV to find ways they could live without daily medication. Early treatment might help their young immune systems control the virus naturally.

AllAfrica - Headlines3 min read
South Africa Puts Kids First in HIV Cure Research
Health & Wellness1h ago

South Africa Puts Kids First in HIV Cure Research

A groundbreaking study in KwaZulu-Natal is treating babies with HIV within 21 days of birth, giving science its best shot at understanding how to defeat the virus. The research proves that hope works best when paired with honesty and real community partnership.

AllAfrica - Headlines3 min read
South Africa Leads Pediatric HIV Cure Research in Africa
Health & Wellness1h ago

South Africa Leads Pediatric HIV Cure Research in Africa

Researchers in South Africa are pioneering ethical trials that could lead to HIV remission in children who started treatment at birth. The groundbreaking work centers African voices and puts kids' safety first.

AllAfrica - Headlines3 min read
African Soccer Prize Money Doubles for Top Clubs
Sports1h ago

African Soccer Prize Money Doubles for Top Clubs

African soccer just got a major boost. Winners of the continent's biggest club tournaments will now take home double the prize money, with top prizes jumping to $6 million.

Morocco World News2 min read
Teen's AI Detects Poacher Gunshots in Rainforests
Innovation1h ago

Teen's AI Detects Poacher Gunshots in Rainforests

A 17-year-old student built an AI model that can pick out gunshots from jungle noise, giving wildlife rangers a powerful new tool to stop elephant poaching in real time. The breakthrough could transform how conservationists protect critically endangered forest elephants across Africa.

Scientific American2 min read
Kenya Becomes Africa's Second-Biggest Startup Hub
Innovation6h ago

Kenya Becomes Africa's Second-Biggest Startup Hub

Kenya just ranked as Africa's second most innovation-ready economy, with Nairobi startups raising nearly $1 billion in 2025. The East African nation is proving that smart policy and digital infrastructure can build a thriving tech ecosystem.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
Liberia's Main Hospital Unveils $133M Transformation Plan
Health & Wellness6h ago

Liberia's Main Hospital Unveils $133M Transformation Plan

Liberia's largest hospital just launched an ambitious five-year plan to build a modern medical center and trauma unit that will serve over 5.5 million people. The project addresses critical infrastructure gaps and brings hope for better healthcare access across the nation.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
South Africa Fires 5 Officials, Reopens Fraud-Free Office
Solutions7h ago

South Africa Fires 5 Officials, Reopens Fraud-Free Office

After cracking down on corruption, South Africa's social security agency has fired five officials and rebuilt its fraud-prevention systems. The Johannesburg office is now serving vulnerable citizens again with stronger safeguards in place.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
5 AI Tools Help African Startups Compete Globally
Solutions7h ago

5 AI Tools Help African Startups Compete Globally

African founders are using AI to replace entire departments and compete with well-funded global startups using tiny teams. Five essential tools are turning small African companies into powerhouses without bloating payroll.

Techpoint Africa3 min read
6 Startups Bring Insurance to 20M African Farmers
Solutions7h ago

6 Startups Bring Insurance to 20M African Farmers

Only 3% of Africans have insurance, leaving millions vulnerable when disaster strikes. Six innovative startups are using mobile money and smart tech to protect over 20 million people across the continent.

Techpoint Africa3 min read
South African Rooibos Exports Hit Record 10,930 Tonnes
Planet Wins12h ago

South African Rooibos Exports Hit Record 10,930 Tonnes

South Africa's beloved rooibos tea just smashed export records, reaching over 10,930 tonnes shipped to more than 50 countries in 2025. Farmers are getting creative with carbon-trapping soil techniques to protect this unique crop that grows nowhere else on Earth.

Daily Maverick3 min read

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