The Africa Aerospace and Defence 2026 exhibition featured locally developed surveillance technology, military platforms and simulated combat demonstrations, while officials acknowledged that budget constraints could limit further development and deployment.
A new DW Afrimaxx programme looks at how film, sport, art and food are being used to make African culture and experiences more accessible, while recent Afrobarometer findings point to wider public demands for opportunity, accountability and practical regional integration.
A year after protests helped force Andry Rajoelina from office, activists in Madagascar accuse the military-backed authorities of repeating the repression and political practices they opposed.
A new Afrimaxx episode recorded in Lilongwe, Malawi, explores the role of film, sport, art and food in making African cultural experiences and opportunities more accessible.
A four-day learning event in Abidjan brought development banks, financial institutions and women entrepreneurs together to examine financing, digital tools, market access and business support.
The 120-kilometre refined-products link will connect Damerjog in Djibouti with Dewele in Ethiopia, with the developers targeting operations within 18 months.
Heavy rain has inundated towns including Mizda, Nesma and Bani Walid, with residents trapped by mudflows and authorities reporting blocked roads, missing people and disrupted essential services.
Negotiations between the United States and Zimbabwe to continue health funding have broken down due to disagreements over a data-sharing clause, leading to the termination of all US health aid by the end of September 2026.
Defending champions South Africa and hosts Mozambique advanced to the final of the TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifier, guaranteeing their participation in next year's continental tournament in Ghana.
At the 2026 United Nations General Assembly, African nations highlighted their growing global presence and urgent need for greater representation, emphasizing the continent's 54 member states and over 1.5 billion people yet no permanent Security Council seat.
The upcoming Magical Kenya Travel Expo in Nairobi will host prominent travel events including Akwaaba, highlighting Kenya's growing role in regional tourism and travel industry collaboration.
A recent workshop in Addis Ababa has catalyzed a regional initiative to boost wheat production across Africa, aiming to enhance food security and reduce import dependency.