I went on a safari cruise in East Africa, and it was an unexpected highlight of my 3-week trip

Within an hour in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, I witnessed a giraffe's treacherous water crossing. Minutes later, I was a few feet away from a male lion with a shaggy mane. These were the moments I had dreamed of. For years, these dreams …

TZ tops agriculture crop exports in East Africa

DODOMA: TANZANIA is a leading food crop exporter in the East African region thanks to strategic government’s initiatives, farmer subsidies and significant improvements in the agricultural sector and crop production, the Minister for Agriculture, Mr Hussein …

When does opposition become treason in east Africa?

bp Loads First LNG Cargo from Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Offshore Africa

bp announced the successful loading of its first LNG cargo from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) Phase 1 project, located approximately 120 km offshore Mauritania and Senegal’s maritime border. The cargo, designated for export, was loaded onto bp’s …

‘Severe’ thunderstorms, cold and fire warnings issued for parts of South Africa

Here's what the latest forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on Saturday, 19 April 2025. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) predicts thunderstorms for several parts of South Africa on Saturday, while cold weather is expected …

Mitsumi Distribution: Powering Africa’s digital leap with innovation, partnerships

Jagat Shah, Chairman & CEO, MITSUMI Group. From expanding infrastructure to enabling SMEs, Mitsumi Distribution reinforces its commitment to Africa’s ICT future through collaboration, cutting-edge tech, and regional empowerment at GITEX Africa 2025. …

Omondi leads team to victory at KCB East Africa Golf Tour in Thika

KCB's Peter Mwaura follows a shot during the third leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at Thika Sports Club. [KCB] The team of Brian Omondi, Mike Mwenda, Ndegwa Thuku, and Bernard Mureithi delivered a stellar performance to claim top honors at the …

Iran’s Foothold Reaches Into North Africa

In the early days of the Israel-Hamas war, Iran issued a baffling threat: if Israel did not relent in Gaza, Tehran would close the Strait of Gibraltar, the narrow maritime passage separating Africa from Europe and linking the Mediterranean to the Atlantic. …

Interpipe increasing its presence in Middle East and North Africa

The Ukrainian industrial company Interpipe is increasing its deliveries of products to the markets of the Middle East and North Africa. According to the company's statement on Friday, Interpipe has 20 years of experience in the Middle East market. It …

Tennessee pastor Josh Sullivan saved in deadly shootout after being kidnapped in South Africa ‘upset’ over Nico ...

The Tennessee pastor kidnapped at gunpoint at a South African church — then rescued in a deadly shootout — was “upset” after learning soon after being saved that his beloved Volunteers lost their starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Josh Sullivan, 45, was …