Your daily news update on Africa

Provided by AGP

AGP Executive Report

Last update: 6 hours ago

Mali Drone Shift: Russia’s Africa Corps has reportedly deployed upgraded Garpiya-A1, a Shahed-type loitering munition, in central Mali for the first time—after wreckage was found near Sévaré following clashes. Trade Policy Push: China’s zero-tariff exports for 53 African countries is already showing up in shipments, with Kenya’s avocados reaching China tariff-free from May 1. Energy Security Drive: South Africa’s Mantashe says fuel supply is secure but admits the country still depends too much on imported refined products, while the green hydrogen-ammonia project in Coega moves toward a major electrolyser deal. Ebola Alarm: Africa CDC and partners are warning against travel bans as Ebola cases rise in Central/East Africa, even as some countries tighten entry rules. Tech for Growth: AISCA Foundation launches in Kigali to tackle Africa’s AI compute and skills gap. Football Focus: AFCON 2027 qualifiers are set after the Cairo draw, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda hosting the finals.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.

YouTube video thumbnail: Trust the Source. Trust the News.
Play

Video Title


Perspectify logo Perspectify News

Learn about labels.

Labels
Left-wing Center-left Neutral Public Broadcaster Gov't Institution Center-right Right-wing Pro-Government Gov't Propaganda Indeterminate
filter

Filter

Source Label Filters

All labels are selected. Deselect any labels you want to hide from your feed.

Labels:

Left-wing
Center-left
Neutral
Public Broadcaster
Gov't Institution
Center-right
Right-wing
Pro-Government
Gov't Propaganda
Indeterminate
‘Africa cannot realize the promise of the AfCFTA on intermittent power supplies’ – ECA chief

‘Africa cannot realize the promise of the AfCFTA on intermittent power supplies’ – ECA chief


fallback image
an hour ago

The 2nd JMB Leadership Colloquium & African Young Leaders Convergence ends with Calls for New Era of African Leadership

EIN Presswire

fallback image
6 hours ago

AFRIDEX Highlights Africa’s Push For Sovereign Defence Supply Chains By 2028

EIN Presswire

fallback image
7 hours ago

How Africa's Software Bill Became a Startup Called Sipstory

EIN Presswire

fallback image
10 hours ago

Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: TDTH) Unveils Five-Pillar Digital Infrastructure Holding Company Strategy Across Africa and Asia-Pacific

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

fallback image
13 hours ago

FLEXIFAI wins an award 'Payment Service Provider of the Year' reaching up to 95% approval rates in Africa

EIN Presswire

fallback image
May. 18, 2026

UNESCO advances roadmap for strengthening World Heritage higher education in Africa

UNESCO World Heritage Centre

More press releases

Video Stories

YouTube video thumbnail: Kenya's Transportation Strike Suspended as Negotiations Take Place
Play
Kenya's Transportation Strike Suspended as Negotiations Take Place
YouTube video thumbnail: General History of Africa
Play
General History of Africa
Discover Affinity Group Publishing
YouTube video thumbnail: World Health Officials Holding Emergency Meeting on Ebola Outbreak
Play
World Health Officials Holding Emergency Meeting on Ebola Outbreak
YouTube video thumbnail: Rare Strain of Deadly Ebola Virus Went Undetected for Weeks in DR Congo
Play
Rare Strain of Deadly Ebola Virus Went Undetected for Weeks in DR Congo

Video Title

Sign up for:

Africa News Currents

The daily local news briefing you can trust. Every day. Subscribe now.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

globe

Explore More

Share us

on your social networks:

Sign up for:

Africa News Currents

The daily local news briefing you can trust. Every day. Subscribe now.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.