East-Africa
Foot-and-mouth outbreak disrupts Botswana’s beef exports to key markets
Botswana’s struggle to contain foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is tightening the screws on the national economy and rural livelihoods, with beef…
Economy
Southern-Africa
South Africa Puts National Student Aid Scheme Under Administration
In a decisive intervention, the national government has taken full control of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), with…
West-Africa
Mali’s Leader Takes Over Defense Role Following Minister’s Assassination
Mali’s military leader, Assimi Goïta, has stepped into the role of defense minister following the death of Sadio Camara, who…
West-Africa
Obi Resigns from Nigerian Opposition Party, Citing Toxic Political Climate
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate who represented the Labour Party, has officially parted ways with the African Democratic Congress…
East-Africa
Aid Cuts Hit Malawi as Country Faces Unprecedented Economic Shock
A stark warning from the International Monetary Fund says sweeping global aid cutbacks have pushed Malawi onto a financial knife-edge,…
West-Africa
Ghana to Construct 1,200MW Gas Power Plant to Prevent Energy Crisis
In a bold move to enhance the nation’s energy infrastructure, President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled plans for a significant…
Southern-Africa
Nigeria, South Africa Discuss Strategies Against Anti-Immigrant Protests
Nigerian authorities have announced that their recent discussions with Thamsanqa Mseleku, South Africa’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, aimed to “officially…
East-Africa
Tanzania, Rwanda to deepen economic and infrastructure cooperation
Tanzania and Rwanda have moved to tighten ties, with Presidents Samia Suluhu Hassan and Paul Kagame vowing to expand cooperation…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe to Mandate Single National Exam System by 2027
Zimbabwe will overhaul its assessment regime in 2027, compelling every school to use a single national examinations framework. Under the…
East-Africa
Somalia economy outlook 2026 how politics affects growth
Somalia’s economy is entering 2026 with improving reform momentum, but growth plans remain tightly linked to political decisions, security funding,…
West-Africa
Sirleaf Condemns Expulsion of Liberian Lawmaker from Parliament
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has sharply condemned the recent expulsion of Representative Yekeh Kolubah from the House of Representatives,…
