Africa Top News · 1 min read
Liya Tesfaye (pen name)
Liya Tesfaye is an editorial pen name used by B-Empire Magazine Africa for coverage of the African Union and multilateral diplomacy. It does not refer to an individual reporter. Stories are based on the public sources cited in each article.
Business Africa · 7 min read
Kenya and Sierra Leone Put Creative Economy Plans to the Test
Fresh reporting from CHOGM says Kenya and Sierra Leone have signed statements of intent with Akuna Group to develop creative industries. The next test is whether the proposed links to skills, finance and markets become practical opportunities for local creators.
Read the storyAfrica Global · 6 min read
Yoco’s $100 Million Facility Puts Merchant Credit Under a New Lens
South African fintech Yoco has secured a US$100 million credit facility to expand Yoco Capital, its merchant cash-advance product. The facility finances the platform’s lending capacity, not direct grants to its 200,000 merchants; pricing, eligibility and repayment terms remain central to its impact.
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Africa Top News · 2 min read
Accountability of African autocrats’ families differs across six countries
Africa Top News · 2 min read
Sudan detains Ahmed Haroun again amid war and ICC charges
Africa Top News · 1 min read
Study finds West African climate policies overlook invisible losses from disasters
politics · 7 min read
Tanzania’s Lissu Verdict Leaves an Appeal in Focus
Africa Top News · 1 min read
Paul Mackenzie receives 200-year prison term over Shakahola Forest tragedy
Africa Global · 6 min read
Qatar’s Startup Funding Pitch Tests African Founders’ Expansion Plans
Qatar’s Startup Qatar programme offers eligible international tech companies investment of up to US$5.5 million on its GROW track. For African founders, the opportunity is tied to a concrete plan to establish or expand operations in Qatar, not a general-purpose grant.
Politics & Economy · 6 min read
South Africa Election Leaves ANC at 30.89%
South Africa’s Electoral Commission has declared the 2026 local-election results, with the ANC winning 30.89% nationally and the DA 24.60%. The vote leaves the ANC largest but sharply short of a national majority, while municipal seat totals and coalition negotiations will determine who governs locally.
Business Africa · 6 min read
Malawi’s CDF Watchdog Test Is Whether Communities Can See the Work
Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Bureau says it will inspect procurement, contracts and delivery under the Reformed Constituency Development Fund. A new dashboard could let residents track projects too. The accountability test is whether public records can be checked against what communities see on the ground.
Politics & Economy · 6 min read
Mauritius’ India-Backed Disaster Alert Needs More Than Cell Broadcast
Mauritius’ cabinet has approved signing an agreement with India for a cell-broadcast disaster warning system, with India covering capital costs. The next challenge is making the new capability work alongside existing alerts, emergency services and the people who need warnings most.