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Aliko Dangote makes history as first African with $30 billion net worth

Published on Oct 25, 2025 15:55 IST

Aliko Dangote is the president of the Dangote Group.

Who was Raila Odinga, Kenya's ex-PM who died in India: 5 losses, yet a big name

Raila Amolo Odinga's death at 80 was announced on October 15, spent most of his adult life in politics, including eight years in prison as a pro-democracy campaigner/

Published on Oct 15, 2025 09:31 IST

Aliko Dangote net worth: All on Nigerian businessman's billion-dollar fortune

If his wealth continues to rise Aliko Dangote could become the first African billionaire in modern history to reach 30 billion dollars.

Published on Oct 14, 2025 12:26 IST

Africa’s deadly ferries

(Representative image) People affected by floods are escorted through flood water on a military boat in Nigeria's Maiduguri.

Updated on Sep 16, 2025 07:06 IST

Africa feeding 20 million more children with school meals: World Food Programme

The region saw the biggest rise in school feeding of any region, by nearly a third to 87 million in 2024.

Updated on Sep 10, 2025 15:20 IST

25 rescued, 25 missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria; rescue ops on

Rescue workers search for victims of a boat accident in Goronyo , northwest Nigeria,

Published on Aug 19, 2025 10:12 IST

Ghana defence, environment ministers killed in helicopter crash with 6 others

A helicopter crash in Ghana killed all 8 onboard, including two ministers. The incident has shocked the nation and led to a day of mourning

Published on Aug 6, 2025 15:52 IST

At least 68 migrants killed, 74 missing as boat capsizes off Yemen

A large-scale search and rescue operation was launched after boat carrying 154 African migrants capsized near Abyan province.

Published on Aug 4, 2025 03:27 IST

India, US may invest in Africa’s critical minerals

India, US may invest in Africa’s critical minerals

Updated on Aug 4, 2025 24:25 IST

Bandits in Nigeria kidnap over 50 people in ‘mass capture’ incident

The report said this was the first "mass capture" incident in the Bakura local government area this year, "the recent trend of mass captures in Zamfara has been concerning,

Published on Aug 3, 2025 11:36 IST

Maurice Kamto, key contender to Paul Biya, barred by Cameroon election body

Cameroonian politician Maurice Kamto, newly nominated African Movement for New Independence and Democracy (MANIDEM) presidential candidate, was barred by the election body,

Published on Jul 28, 2025 03:08 IST

34 killed after Islamic State-backed rebels attack Catholic church in Congo

People gather around the charred remains of a burned vehicle following a deadly attack in Komanda, Ituri province of eastern Congo

Published on Jul 28, 2025 01:11 IST

Cameroon president on path to retain world's oldest president title| Who is he?

FILE - Cameroon President Paul Biya delivers a speech during a ceremony at the Boulouris National Cemetery in Boulouris-sur-Mer, south eastern France, Aug. 15, 2024. (Christophe Simon, Pool via AP, File)

Published on Jul 15, 2025 07:55 IST

Viral video shows leopard standing on two legs like a human. Watch

A leopard stunned the internet by standing on two legs.

Published on Jul 12, 2025 13:31 IST

At Namibian Parliament, Modi calls for stronger collaboration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being conferred with Namibia's highest civilian award, 'Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis', by Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in Windhoek, Namibia. (PTI)

Published on Jul 10, 2025 24:52 IST

Trump's gesture at the African leaders' meeting dubbed 'humiliating'

U.S. President Donald Trump hosts a lunch for African leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 9, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Updated on Jul 10, 2025 03:20 IST

Trump's 'English' compliment to Liberia's president turns into ‘embarrassment’

Trump at the lunch with African leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House.

Updated on Jul 9, 2025 18:32 IST

Donald Trump’s approach to Africa is very, well, African

President Donald Trump greets South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington

Updated on Jul 9, 2025 09:33 IST

4 killed after oil-drilling ship overturns in Gulf of Suez

There were 30 workers on board when the drilling ship capsized.

Published on Jul 2, 2025 07:41 IST

African Union helicopter crashes in Mogadishu airport in Somalia

The helicopter from the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) was carrying eight personnel when it crashed during landing

Published on Jul 2, 2025 07:25 IST

Kenya protests after 31-year-old blogger dies in police custody

Protesters react to a teargas canister exploding next to them as clashes erupt between demonstrators and police during a protest over the death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody

Published on Jun 12, 2025 16:54 IST

Thinking of going to Africa for an animal safari? Here's why you should plan one

A safari in Africa can be a fun way to experience Nature in the wild

Published on Jun 7, 2025 21:35 IST

African Union ‘concerned’ over Trump's travel ban against 7 nations in Africa

US President Donald Trump's travel ban includes 10 African nations

Updated on Jun 5, 2025 14:31 IST

Who is Kamil al-Taib Idris? Sudan Army appoints new PM after 2 yrs of civil war

Army chief and de-facto head of state Abdel Fattah al-Burhan named former UN official Kamil al-Taib Idris as the next PM.

Published on May 20, 2025 09:31 IST

Indian vlogger’s tour of Kenya's slum shows families surviving on one meal a day

Many residents in Kibera struggle with alcohol addiction, often consuming locally brewed liquor, noted the vlogger.

Published on May 15, 2025 12:50 IST

Knysna to Karoo, 4 romantic escapes in South Africa to explore with your partner

4 South African escapes that will make you believe in love all over again.

Updated on Apr 29, 2025 15:17 IST

Jet skis, jungle hikes and ghost kings: Gabon may be tourists' next obsession

Would you take a boat, hike through forests and stay in a wooden hut? Welcome to Gabon’s best-kept secret in Africa.

Updated on Apr 11, 2025 07:47 IST

Why Africa is central to India’s critical minerals diplomacy

Africa is pivotal to India’s energy transition. (Representational image / AFP)

Updated on Mar 29, 2025 14:04 IST

Malaria remains Africa’s deadliest disease as Trump’s US aid cuts hinder fight

Uganda in 2023 had 12.6 million malaria cases and nearly 16,000 deaths, many of them children under 5 and pregnant women. (File)

Published on Mar 9, 2025 08:15 IST

Planning a trip to Nigeria? You can now get your visa in just 24 hours

No more long waits! Nigeria’s new e-visa will be in your inbox within 48 hours.

Updated on Feb 27, 2025 10:01 IST

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