Google Offers Free AI Pro Access to Students in Eight African Countries
Google Offers Free AI Pro Access to Students in Eight African Countries One-year subscription to Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Research aims to boost education and digital skills across the continent. Google has announced that college students in eight African countries will receive free one-year subscriptions to its Gemini AI Pro plan, a move the […]
South African Rand Weakens Ahead of Reserve Bank Decision
South African Rand Weakens Ahead of Reserve Bank Decision Currency under pressure as investors brace for possible policy shift amid inflation and global headwinds. The South African rand slid on Thursday, September 18 to 19.25 against the U.S. dollar as markets awaited a key interest rate announcement from the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). While […]
Conflict Escalates in DR Congo as M23 Rebels Reinforce Positions
Conflict Escalates in DR Congo as M23 Rebels Reinforce Positions Government troops and rebels trade accusations of truce violations, sparking fears of renewed large-scale fighting. Tensions are mounting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the army and M23 rebels are reinforcing their positions in the eastern provinces, despite peace agreements signed earlier this […]
Africa Identified as Global Climate Crisis Hotspot
Africa Identified as Global Climate Crisis Hotspot New report warns of severe warming, floods, droughts and marine heat waves hitting the continent harder than most regions. A new report has warned that Africa is at the epicentre of the climate emergency, experiencing faster and more devastating impacts than much of the world. The State of […]
Rwanda Hosts Africa’s First UCI Road World Championships
Rwanda Hosts Africa’s First UCI Road World Championships Kigali welcomes global cycling elite as the continent stages historic edition of the 265km men’s road race. Kigali, Rwanda, has become the first African city to host the prestigious UCI Road World Championships, a historic milestone for global cycling and the continent’s growing role in international sports. […]
Afriland Towers Fire in Lagos Kills 10, Raises Safety Concerns
Afriland Towers Fire in Lagos Kills 10, Raises Safety Concerns United Capital and FIRS confirm staff among victims as probe begins into commercial building blaze. The death toll from the fire at Afriland Towers, a six-storey office complex on Broad Street, Lagos Island, has risen to 10, authorities confirmed Thursday, September 18. The fire broke […]
U.S. Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates for First Time in Nine Months
U.S. Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates for First Time in Nine Months Benchmark rate lowered to 4.00-4.25% as Fed signals more cuts ahead, despite inflation remaining above target. The U.S. Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark interest rate for the first time since December, a move aimed at stimulating the economy amid slowing global growth […]
Mass Strikes Sweep France Over Budget Cuts
Mass Strikes Sweep France Over Budget Cuts Unions mobilise hundreds of thousands as public services, wages and pensions come under pressure; Prime Minister Lecornu braces for political fallout. France witnessed widespread strikes and demonstrations as over a million people marched through major cities to protest against government budget cuts on September 18, 2025. Working groups […]
South Africa Risks Losing World Cup Qualifier Win Over Suspended Player
South Africa Risks Losing World Cup Qualifier Win Over Suspended Player FIFA opens proceedings against SAFA for using Teboho Mokoena in March clash vs Lesotho; potential 3-point deduction could reshape Group C World Cup standings. South Africa is now under threat of losing a key World Cup qualifying match and points after playing midfielder Teboho […]
Guinea Votes on New Constitution Allowing Junta Leader to Run for Office
Guinea Votes on New Constitution Allowing Junta Leader to Run for Office Draft constitution would allow junta leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president; major opposition parties banned and media restricted as vote nears. Guineans are heading to the polls for a controversial referendum on a new constitution that would permit the country’s military ruler, […]