20+ min ago  (220+ words) Luanda " Angola has aligned the objectives of the Long-Term Strategy "Angola 2050" and the National Development Plan with the goals of the African Union's Agenda 2063, with priorities focused on human capital, economic diversification, energy transition and strengthening cross-border logistics infrastructure. This…...

20+ min ago  (226+ words) Events in Durban and Joburg last week showed again the political power of prejudice against migrants. The temptation by politicians who have failed in our cities to use this issue in local elections is growing stronger. Nothing good will come…...

20+ min ago  (204+ words) Amid growing xenophobic violence in Durban, refugees are terrified as a June 30 deadline looms, exposing the urgent need to address who is fuelling this fear-driven movement. On a dirty pavement outside Durban's Home Affairs Refugee Reception Centre, a huddle of…...

28+ min ago  (632+ words) Ailing National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), whose bank statements are in the red carrying a legacy debt of US$5 million, will receive a loan to rehabilitate dilapidated infrastructure and improve operational efficiency, the Public Accounts Parliamentary Portfolio Committee (PAC) heard…...

27+ min ago  (507+ words) Government has recalled all diplomats serving in Malawi's foreign missions abroad, paving the way for a new wave of appointments expected to reshape the country's diplomatic representation. The development comes amid growing speculation on social media, where lists of alleged…...

25+ min ago  (207+ words) Dar es Salaam " Residents and transport operators of Mbezi and surrounding areas will now have ease access to fuel following the launch of Evosha Energies Fuel Station, a move aimed at addressing the growing demand for fuel services in the…...

30+ min ago  (87+ words) [New Zimbabwe] Opposition leader and human rights activist Linda Masarira has died aged 43. Zimbabwe: Opposition Leader Linda Masarira Dies Opposition leader and human rights activist Linda Masarira has died aged 43. Masarira led the small Labour Economists and African Democrats (LEAD)…...

27+ min ago  (371+ words) Nairobi " Kenya and Rwanda have stepped up efforts to deepen military cooperation and regional security coordination, with both countries pushing for the expedited signing of a new defence cooperation agreement amid growing concerns over terrorism, organised crime, and emerging security…...

39+ min ago  (764+ words) Artificial intelligence is lowering the cost of authoritarian control in Africa. The danger is not only mass surveillance, but a state that can abort reformist change before it is even born. Dictatorship used to be expensive. It needed informants, prisons,…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago  (568+ words) Nairobi - The recent Africa Forward summit in Nairobi hosted jointly by Kenya and France gave women working in the technology sector the chance to discuss issues including the future of artificial intelligence in Africa. RFI spoke to Shikoh Gitau, CEO…...