Southern-Africa
Namibia’s New Deputy Ministers Draw Backlash Over Budget Costs
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s move to appoint seven new deputy ministers has drawn swift criticism from political analysts and opposition figures,…
Tag: Economy
East-Africa
Zimbabwe to Roll Out ‘Big Five’ Banknotes, government says
Zimbabwe’s central bank says the rollout of the new ZWG notes is ready, with distribution set after banks completed the…
North-Africa
Heavy Rains Kill 29, Cause Widespread Damage Across Angola
Relentless downpours have left a deadly mark on Angola, with at least 29 people killed in Luanda and Benguela provinces,…
West-Africa
Ghana-Backed UN Resolution on Slavery Receives Mixed Reactions
The passage of a UN resolution condemning the transatlantic slave trade and the enslavement of Africans as the “most serious…
Central-Africa
Energy Buyers Shift Focus to Africa Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is prompting a significant shift in oil procurement strategies among European and Asian…
North-Africa
Dozens Feared Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Libya Coast
At least two people have been confirmed dead and dozens remain unaccounted for after a migrant vessel capsized in the…
Central-Africa
Cameroon Approves Return of Vice President Position in Government
After more than 40 years in power, President Paul Biya is poised to install a vice-president for the first time…
West-Africa
Nigerian Army Rescues 31 Hostages Following Church Attack
In a dramatic turn of events, the military announced the successful rescue of 31 worshippers who had been taken hostage…
East-Africa
Africa Sees Easter Travel Surge Amid Renewed Safety Calls
As Easter approaches, countries across Africa are ramping up plans for a weekend defined by faith, family, and heavy travel,…
West-Africa
Rights Group Report Connects Killings in Burkina Faso to War Crimes
A recent report by Human Rights Watch has uncovered a harrowing reality in Burkina Faso, revealing that over 1,800 civilians…
