World Bank Approve $1bn Loan to End Blackouts in South Africa
The energy problem in South Africa has forced the country to lean on its highly polluting coal-fired power stations.
Pascal Byabasaija
Senegal Opposition Leader, Sonko Regains Consciousness from Hunger Strike
A lawyer for Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko said Thursday that the detained politician had regained consciousness but remains “in a very precarious condition” on hunger strike.
Opinion: Democracy in Africa is Not a Western Imposition
Kagame is a ruthless despot and a major obstacle to true democratic progress, writes Mhaka
Nigeria Escapes $11bn Payment Obligation Over Failed Gas Project
Nigeria already owes billions of dollars in debt and grapples with high inflation a cost-of-living crisis.
Liberia Presidential Election Heads for Run-Off
Liberia's electoral commission has announced a presidential election runoff scheduled for November after results indicated that neither of the two leading candidates, President George Weah and opposition leader Joseph Boakai, secured enough votes. The tally, reflecting results from 100% of polling stations, revealed Weah with a slim lead
How Trade Deals Reveal the Behaviour of West African Elites
The trade policy choices of ruling elites are significantly influenced by their political survival, particularly in countries heavily dependent on a few commodity exports. This phenomenon is especially evident in West Africa, where the behavior of ruling elites and their trade policy decisions have been closely examined since the 1960s.
Kenyan Currency Under-Valued - Central Bank Governor
The governor of Kenya's central bank has stated that the country's currency, the shilling, is experiencing a historic low, and it has been overvalued for several years.
'We Will Not Invade Other African Countries' - PM Abiy Ahmed
Ethiopia PM Abiy seeks to quell neighbours' concerns over invasion.
Nigeria Supreme Court Confirms Tinubu as President
Nigeria Supreme Court dismisses election challenges by Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi
Ethiopian Scientist, Gebisa Ejeta Receives Highest U.S. Science Award
Ethiopian scientist Gebisa Ejeta receives National Medal of Science from US
DR Congo Cholera Outbreak One of Largest Globally - WHO
he Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported more than 41,000 cases of cholera, resulting in 314 deaths, making it one of the largest cholera outbreaks in the world this year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Friday. As the complex health crisis in the DRC has worsened
Finally, Sudan Army Agrees to Open Talks on Ending War
The Sudanese army said Wednesday it has accepted an invitation to resume US- and Saudi-brokered talks aimed at ending more than six months of conflict with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
The Dark Side of Touch-Screen Tipping
In a world of card payments, the days of dropping coins into a tip jar are gone. On-screen digital options can sometimes increase gratuities, but at what cost? Leah Carroll writes.
Ghana Gets E.U. Support for Border Security
Ghana received a fleet of 100 armoured vehicles from the European Union on Saturday as part of increased aid for border security to coastal West African nations facing spill over from the Sahel region's jihadist conflicts.
Ivory Coast at 'War' with Cocoa Buyers
Ivory Coast is the world's top producer of cocoa, the main ingredient in chocolate. Along with neighbouring Ghana, it produces about two-thirds of the world's supply.
Here's a Look into Africa’s Security Challenges
Africa faces numerous security threats, from terrorism and insurgencies to political instability and transnational crime, hence the necessity for African countries to come together to create a peaceful and prosperous continent as envisioned by the African Union’s Agenda 2063.