Cameroonians shift toward clean cooking solutions with eco-charcoal
By Sandra Tuombouh Eco-charcoal, a product made using methods and materials that minimize environmental harm, is gradually replacing traditional charcoal in some households in Cameroon’s capital, Yaounde. Access to clean cooking still remains a narrowly addressed issue in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to a 2025 report published by The Earth & I on “Universal Access to Clean Cooking in Africa,”
Somalia mobilizes allies after Israel’s Somaliland recognition
Somalia’s president has embarked on an intensive diplomatic tour following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, a move that triggered widespread condemnation and prompted an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud first traveled to Djibouti, where he met with President Ismail Omar Guelleh. In a statement released by the Somalia’s government, the two leaders were said to have discussed “consultation
Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 to Spotlight Africa’s Energy Growth Amid Low-Carbon Push
PARIS, France — Africa’s integrated energy companies face a dual mandate: expanding energy access while reducing carbon emissions. This challenge will be the focus of the panel, “The Dual Mandate: Navigating Growth and Decarbonization in an Integrated Energy Sector,” at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris on April 22–23, 2026. The discussion
Central Bank of Egypt and Afreximbank Sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of a Gold Bank programme in Egypt
CAIRO, Egypt — The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and African Export – Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a pan African Gold Bank. This strategic initiative aims to formalise gold value chains, strengthen Central Bank reserves and reduce Africa’s reliance on foreign refining and trading
‘Lupin’ star Omar Sy named ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
DAKAR, Senegal, December 30, 2025/ — A leading actor and influential public figure, Omar Sy has been appointed ambassador of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Committed to supporting young people and closely connected to Senegal, he will lend his voice and image to the first Olympic event ever organised on the African continent, scheduled from
