On International Slave Trade Day, the UN calls for an end to exploitation

August 24, 2021

The so-called slave castles on the Ghanaian coast, where many slaves embarked on their final journeys, serve as a stark…

‘No Zambian should go to bed hungry’: President Hakainde Hichilema

August 24, 2021

Zambia's new President Hakainde Hichilema vowed to ensure that citizens can have three decent meals a day. Hakainde Hichilema made his…

Ethiopia to develop local platforms to rival Twitter, Facebook

August 23, 2021

Ethiopia has started developing its own social media platform to rival Twitter, Facebook, and WhatsApp. The state communications security agency,…

Rwanda deported a Belgian lawyer who represented Paul Rusesabagina

August 23, 2021

Paul Rusesabagina, the "Hotel Rwanda" hero turned government critic, was denied access to the Kigali prison where his client is…

Libya’s acute water crisis threatens the basic health and safety of millions

August 22, 2021

Libya is grappling with a major water crisis in the wake of increasing heatwaves across the African nation caused by…

King Mohammed VI condemns “systematic attacks” against his country

August 21, 2021

In a speech, Morocco's King Mohammed VI criticized "planned attacks" on his kingdom by "some countries and groups known to…

Child bride dies at church shrine giving birth, parents & husband arrested for minor exploitation

August 20, 2021

A 15-year-old child bride, Anna Machaya died giving birth at a church shrine where she was buried on July 15…

Moroccans reacted to Algiers’ proclamation of new diplomatic relations

August 20, 2021

Algeria will review its relations with Morocco, according to a statement released by the Algerian presidency on Wednesday, after accusing…

A new Jihadist strike in Burkina Faso has left 47 people dead

August 19, 2021

According to Burkinabe authorities, a suspected jihadist attack on a military convoy transporting citizens in northern Burkina Faso killed 47…

SADC leaders praise Zambia for peaceful polls at 41st annual summit

August 19, 2021

On Tuesday, the Southern African Development Community praised Zambia for ensuring a peaceful transfer of power after a veteran opposition…

Johnson & Johnson vaccine export criticized by African health activists

August 18, 2021

South Africa is the hub of Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines production. But the company has been vehemently exporting vaccines…

Ghana’s economy is projected to grow due to the rise in agricultural production

August 18, 2021

The lifting of the European Union's ban on the import of fruits and vegetables from Ghana has boosted big investments…

Hichilema wins Zambia’s presidential race

August 17, 2021

Business tycoon and opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema won Zambia’s hotly contested presidential election on Monday, defeating incumbent Edgar Lungu. Official…

Egyptian and Japanese foreign ministers met to discuss regional problems

August 17, 2021

At a meeting in Cairo on Monday, Japan's foreign minister exchanged views with his Egyptian counterpart. In a statement released…

Undersea Cable Network in Africa: Facebook all set to further expand the planned network

August 16, 2021

 Facebook Inc along with other world’s leading telecommunications carriers like China Mobile Ltd and MTN Group Ltd is set to…

Zambia’s opposition leader, Hichilema, won the election with more than 2.8 million votes

August 16, 2021

With 155 of 156 constituencies reporting, Hichilema received 2,810,757 votes to President Edgar Lungu's 1,814,201 votes. The 59-year-old veteran opposition…

Algeria investigates the death of a guy accused of setting fires

August 15, 2021

According to Algeria's official APS news agency, an Algerian prosecutor has ordered an investigation into the death of a man…

AU monitors report high tensions before and after the election in Zambia

August 14, 2021

Following the Thursday vote to pick Zambia's new leader, African Union election observers reported heightened tensions in the country. The…

OLAM’s survey reveals Covid-19’s devastating impact on Africa’s agri-business

August 13, 2021

Covid-19 has disturbed food suppliers around the world. As per a new survey by Agribusiness Olam International, farmers across the…

2021, a lethal year for terrorist attacks in the Sahel

August 13, 2021

"In Burkina Faso, the conflict reached record levels in May and June, with the country's two deadliest attacks ever recorded.…

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