Putin's latest African charm offensive draws scepticism
Vladimir Putin sought to position Russia as a supporter of a "multipolar" order but the Ukraine war is undermining economic ties with Africa.
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Device Checker: Nigeria introduces app to simplify phone verification
TechCabal’s analysis of the device verification system on October 20, 2026, had examined how the country’s complex phone distribution network could complicate enforcement. Devices move through manufacturers, major importers, regional distributors and smaller retailers before reaching consumers, maki
“It’s for the person in your village”: Oji Udezue’s $10mn Enzi Prize to crack AI’s cost wall for Africa
Oji Udezue’s has said his $10 million Enzi prize aims to make frontier AI cheaper and more relevant to African languages and contexts.
“It has to touch the lives of people”: the Gates Foundation’s challenge to Africa’s AI builders
Gates Foundation urges African AI developers to prioritise healthcare, education and incomes over product launches at Moonshot by TechCabal 2026.
US convicts Rwandan man who hid genocide role for decades
Eric Nshimiye was accused of lying to a jury to protect himself and a fellow perpetrator of the genocide.
President Tinubu to 'pray for Nigeria' during Saudi Arabia trip
He last travelled to Mecca in 2022 as he was campaigning to become Nigeria's president.
Inside the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
More than 20 heads of state arrived at the summit.
Inside the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
More than 20 heads of state arrived at the summit.
Court sacks Uzodimma as APC’s Imo West senatorial candidate, orders INEC to recognise Okorocha
The judge ruled that Mr Okorocha won the APC's Imo West senatorial primary election, not Mr Uzodimma. The post Court sacks Uzodimma as APC’s Imo West senatorial candidate, orders INEC to recognise Okorocha appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
UN's Gilpin: We need to prepare Africa better for credit ratings
Raymond Gilpin says that African officials must be helped to engage effectively with the credit rating process.