Central-Africa
UN warns Ebola outbreak in DR Congo threatens 300,000 jobs
A resurgent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could deal a multibillion-dollar blow to Africa’s economy, with losses reaching up…
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Economy
West-Africa
Nigeria Government to Implement Technology Solutions for Security Challenges
President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a strategic initiative aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s armed forces, pledging significant investments in contemporary military hardware and…
Southern-Africa
South Africa’s Constitutional Court Halts Deportation of Asylum Seekers
The Constitutional Court has struck down portions of South Africa’s Refugees Act that permitted immigration officials to deport asylum seekers who entered…
East-Africa
Rwanda details plan to finance its nuclear energy program
Rwanda is pushing to switch on its first nuclear power program in the early 2030s to broaden its energy mix and keep…
West-Africa
Nigerian President Initiates Investigation of Fake Government Agency
In a significant move to combat corruption, President Bola Tinubu has initiated an investigation into troubling allegations surrounding the establishment of a…
Southern-Africa
Former South African General Jailed in U.S. for Acting as Foreign Agent
Portia “Posh” Anyamba, a retired brigadier general of the South African Air Force, was sentenced to six months behind bars in the…
North-Africa
Human Rights Watch Warns of Rights Crackdown in Tunisia
Human Rights Watch says the muted response from UN member states to Tunisia’s deepening rights crisis amounts to a “free pass” for…
East-Africa
DR Congo opposition postpones protest following African Union mediation offer
Nationwide demonstrations planned by the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s opposition coalition, C64, have been pushed back to July 22, following talks…
West-Africa
Liberian Senators Call for Independent Investigation of $19 Million Drug Bust
In a striking call for transparency, Senators Amara Konneh and Edwin Snowe are urging an independent investigation into a substantial cocaine bust…
East-Africa
Malawian Parliament Erupts in Heated Dispute Over Chilima Plane Crash Probe
The June 2024 plane crash that killed former Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima has reignited fierce political battles in Malawi, as fresh…
Central-Africa
WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DR Congo continues to spread
A fast-moving outbreak of Ebola virus disease linked to the Bundibugyo strain is still gaining ground in eastern Democratic Republic of the…
