African Parks, Partners treat 10,000 cattle in Greater Pibor

Author: Kenyi Evans | Published: 10 hours ago Treating livestock in Kassangor of GPAA. 📷 Photo by Dr. Megan Claase JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – To many in South Sudan, cattle are not just animals – they are livelihood, culture, and continuity....

Nigeria’s Dangote plans to expand own oil refinery to world’s largest

Africa’s richest man, Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, plans to sell part of his mega oil refinery in a major business shift. In a recent interview with S&P Global, Dangote revealed that the multi-billion-dollar refinery plans to sell between...

Russia Outlines Broader Trade Strategies With Africa

With rising exports estimated at $27 billion and several planned investment projects across the continent, Russia has consolidated its position as a key trading partner and strategic investor for Africa. The relationship between Russia and Africa...

Mobile industry to drive $270bn GDP growth in Africa by 2030 – GSMA report

A new report from the GSMA has projected that the mobile sector in Africa will contribute $270 billion to the continent’s GDP by 2030. This significant economic milestone, detailed in “The Mobile Economy Africa” executive summary, underscores the...

World-first sugarcane energy drink launched by South African sugarcane growers

South Africa’s new Shesha, an energy drink made from the juice extracted from fresh, raw sugarcane, is a global first. Shesha is produced by Womoba, a subsidiary of the not-for-profit SA Canegrowers. Shesha is made from hand-harvested,...

New dynamics over Russian oil

The US President, Donald Trump, believes that imposing sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies will impact Kremlin’s finances. According to reports, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has said they will not have much of an impact on its...

Lukoil, a Russian oil company, says it will sell its international assets in response to Western sanctions

Lukoil - Russia's second largest oil producer - announced on Monday that it will sell its international assets in response to sanctions imposed by the United States last week over Ukraine. The sale of assets will be the biggest action taken by a...

Nigeria’s Energy Drink boom: Trends, consumers, and market outlook 

Youth drive demand with 71% of consumers aged 30 or younger, using energy drinks for studying, sports, parties, and casual refreshment. Fearless leads the market due to affordability, taste, and brand recognition, capturing 44% of consumer...

UAE and more than 20 African nations agree to launch new investment mapping to strengthen partnerships in tourism, aviation, logistics, infrastructure and digital transformation

Joint ministerial statement identifies five key pillars to boost collaborative efforts: tourism, investment, sustainability, aviation & innovation Nearly USD 6 billion worth of tourism projects featured in the new investment mapping proposed by...

Koyo Kouoh’s Final Lesson on Pan-African Solidarity

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Transforming a little-known town into Africa’s film capital

Peter Bwire poses with an award / bird story agencyThe morning sun falls gently over Kitale, a town where maize fields stretch beyond the horizon. Inside a modest studio, Peter Bwire reviews schedules for the coming week, surrounded by cameras,...

Establishing Space: How one African American curator makes room amid shifting DEI priorities

Rain falls softly through grumpy grayscale clouds on a Tuesday in early June, the kind that slows the day and sharpens every sound. The drive to Fern Logan’s home curves through a quiet neighborhood that feels like a world away from Carbondale....

South Africa unveils $127 billion energy plan to end power crisis and add 105,000 MW by 2039

South Africa has unveiled a new Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2025) to end its prolonged electricity crisis and secure the country’s energy future. The plan, announced by Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on October 19,...

Satellite Data Reveals Surge in Oil and Gas Methane Emissions

Global satellite-detected methane emissions from the onshore upstream oil and gas sector ticked up late last year and into the first quarter of 2025, reversing a steady decline since 2020. Rystad Energy analysis, supported by satellite detection,...

Today in Africa — October 27, 2025: RSF Captures Army Base in El Fasher Killing Dozens, President Paul Biya Wins Contested Eighth Term in Cameroon, Mali Shuts Schools Amid Fuel Blockade

Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check...

"Determined to succeed": South Africans swoon over mom's matric exam care package

A local mother shared a video where she surprised her son, in his final year of school, with an exam care package The box of goodies included energy drinks and packets of sweets to help the boy as he hit the books Internet users gathered in the...

Is oil a panacea for South Africa’s ailing economy?

Oil exploration and production has the potential to create tens of thousands of jobs and set South Africa’s ailing economy on a trajectory of faster growth and industrialisation. That, at least, is the assessment of a study by FTI Consulting that...

Top 10 African countries with the highest diesel costs in October 2025, priced in US dollars

Businesses rejoice one week at cheaper transportation expenses, and the next, a rise in diesel prices drives up food prices and public transportation charges, reminding everyone how unstable everyday life can be when fuel prices fluctuate so...

New South African energy drink taking on Monster and Red Bull

A uniquely South African energy drink, Shesha, is taking on the global giants intending to resuscitate and revitalise the local sugarcane industry. This drink is produced by Womoba, a subsidiary of the not-for-profit SA Canegrowers, and officially...

A Rejoinder: African Professors Are Building Nations The Real Problemis Poo

Introduction: Setting the Record Straight In his thought-provoking article “African Professors Must Stop Counting Publications And Start Building Nations,” Dr Isaac Yae Asiedu raises a passionate critique of Africa’s academics, accusing professors...