Germany's BioNTech revises its vaccine factory network plans in Africa.

BioNTech SE is revising plans to construct a manufacturing network of vaccine plants in three countries in Africa, just over a year after breaking ground on the first facility in Rwanda.

According to people familiar with the project who requested anonymity to discuss confidential inform...

US drone and crewed aircraft operations in Niger following a coup.

More than a month after a coup halted operations, the United States military has resumed operations in Niger, flying drones and other aircraft out of airbases in the country, according to the commander of Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa.

Since the rebellion that ousted Presid...

Africa is prepared to launch its space program.

The space industry is one of the most rapidly expanding industries in the globe. Africa has been considered a latecomer for quite some time, but a new space agency and space port are on the horizon for the continent.

Rorisang Moyo, a South African market analyst, notes that "the li...

Tributes pour in for Nichelle Nichols, a Star Trek classic, and the hailing frequencies go live.

"Our country has lost a pioneer of stage and screen who expanded the boundaries of possibility for African-Americans and women," Biden said. Nichols was born in Chicago to a working class family in December 1932. She studied singing and acting on stage before winning the role of Lieuten...

As a form of retaliation, Germany has expelled the Chadian ambassador.

The foreign ministry announced on Tuesday that in reaction to a similar move by the West African country last week, Berlin has asked Chad's ambassador to Germany to leave the country within 48 hours.

Mariam Ali Moussa, the Chadian ambassador in Berlin, was called in for a meeting to...

Reduced emissions are associated with fewer deaths from heat in the Middle East and North Africa, according to a new research.

Scientists said on Tuesday that avoiding hundreds of thousands of heat-related deaths in the Middle East and North Africa could be achieved by meeting global goals to limit climate change and encouraging better adaptation in the region. Reducing carbon emissions to keep global warming below two d...

Morocco defeated Portugal to become the first African team to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semi-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal on Saturday at Al Thumama Stadium, thanks to Youssef En-first-half Nesyri's goal.

The Atlas Lions, the first Arab team to reach the quarterfinals, added Portugal to their lis...

Microsoft plans to use satellite technology to offer the internet to millions in Africa.

In an effort to close the "digital gap" between the developed and developing worlds, Microsoft has revealed that 10 million individuals, half of whom live in Africa, will gain access to the internet via satellite.

The tech giant announced its satellite project would begin imme...

Benin bronze sculptures will be returned to Africa by the Berlin Humboldt Forum

Before being returned to Nigeria, dozens of bronze sculptures from Benin will be seen for the last time in Berlin's brand-new Humboldt Museum.

The move is a part of the nation's slow reckoning with crimes done by the previous German empire, particularly the genocide Germany spon...

The 2022 Brics Games in China will be streamed online

According to Chinese organisers, an online version of the Brics Games will promote intercultural dialogue and secure interpersonal interactions.

The 2022 Brics Games will begin on September 1 with competitions and displays of breakdancing, chess, and wushu, organised by China as the hos...

CarePoint raises $10 million to expand healthcare technology across Africa

CarePoint, a tech-driven healthcare firm, has raised a $10 million bridge round to help it expand across Africa and make healthcare more accessible to the general public.

After Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, the business recently entered Egypt, its fourth African market. It is currently foc...

Towards a Just Energy Transition in Africa: Africa Must Create Its Narrative and Use Oil and Gas

African governments, energy players, and businesses must construct and define their own story of what a just energy transition throughout the region entails. Furthermore, Africa must establish robust financial solutions to support its energy growth, drill additional oil and gas wells, and develop...

The EU is bolstering its relationship with WHO to increase local manufacture and access to vaccines, medicines, and health technology in Africa

The Commission and the World Health Organization (WHO) are expanding their collaboration to increase equitable access to safe, effective, and high-quality vaccines, medicines, and health technology in Sub-Saharan Africa. Jutta Urpilainen, Commissioner for International Partnerships, and Dr Tedros...

Is African gas capable of replacing Russian gas supply to Europe

As the battle in Ukraine continues, European gas prices have risen, and Moscow may cut off gas supplies, which is generally seen as part of Putin's leverage over the West in his preoccupation with Ukraine.

During a summit of gas exporting countries held last week in Qatar, the bloc ...

The focus of EU-Africa relations should be on public healthcare

When it comes to humanity's collective health, businesses must, at some point – even for their good – assist in the survival of everyone. A virus-affected population in Africa makes us all susceptible.

The European Union-African Union Summit on February 17-18 took on eve...

The EU is wary about Africa's ambition to invest in gas

The Global Gateway Africa, a €150 billion plan aimed at connecting Africa's natural wealth to the global market and investing in the continent's electrification, ideally using sustainable energy, was the EU's main pitch during the two-day EU-AU summit.

"Africa has ...

African medicines regulators benefit hugely with more than 100 million euros from Team Europe and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The European Union, including the European Commission, the European Medicines Agency, and the EU Member States Belgium, France, and Germany, as well as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will mobilise over 100 million euros within next five years to maintain the newly created African M...

Liverpool Wants to Postpone Arsenal Cup Match Over COVID

Liverpool has requested to postpone the semifinal match of the Arsenal Cup which was to be played on Thursday over concerns of more Covid-19 cases in the club.

The first-team training of Liverpool scheduled for Tuesday was canceled when more players and staff tested positive for the cor...

South Africa becomes World's largest Helium gas producer

South Africa, is one the world's largest gold producer has now stumbled upon a new treasure i.e Helium. It is popularly used in superconductors, medical scanners, space travel and birthday balloons as it produces that squeaky voice.

Highlights

• Rene...

Cryptocurrency market in Africa witnessed annual growth of over 1,000 percent

Highlights

• Africa’s crypto market grew by 1,200 percent within one year
• Cryptocurrency adoption is blooming in Africa

According to a new report, by cryptocurrency analysis firm Chainalysis, the cryptocurrency adoption...