South Africa: President Ramaphosa deploys military to control violent protests

July 13, 2021

South Africa is witnessing violent protests in the aftermath of the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma. Over the last…

Will Western Africa’s renewable projects resolve the power shortage issue in the region?

July 13, 2021

West Africa has substantial energy assets. The locale accounts for around 33% of African gas and oil reserves and more…

In a series of heated protests around KwaZulu-Natal, Supporters demand Zuma’s release

July 12, 2021

Since Friday in KwaZulu-Natal, where former South African president Jacob Zuma's followers have gone on a fiery rampage and looting…

Abiy Ahmed wins a landslide victory in Ethiopia’s election

July 12, 2021

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has won a landslide victory in the country's postponed elections, according to the election authority.…

Somali PM Roble visits Kismayu ahead of key elections

July 11, 2021

With days left for indirect elections to kickstart in Somalia, Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble made a two-day trip to…

Zuma’s request to postpone his sentence was denied by the South African High Court

July 10, 2021

Zuma's bid to have his sentence postponed was denied by a South African regional court on Friday. The 79-year-old will…

Nissan and AfCFTA together committed to boosting the South African economy

July 9, 2021

Nissan has always appreciated the commitment of the enormous African automobile market. In Egypt, Nissan has a very agile plant…

Haiti Loses Dictatorial President Moïse Through Gang War Murder

July 8, 2021

In a sudden turn of events, Haiti’s head of the State, President Jovenel Moïse was killed at his home last…

Parents in Nigeria’s northwest are worried about their children being kidnapped

July 7, 2021

On Monday, worried parents wait for word of their children at a Nigerian school. As word of the kidnapping spread Monday…

Is Al-Fashqa Really Ready For Sudanese Resurrection?

July 6, 2021

Sudanese troops have taken back control of the al-Fashqa land. It is a rich haven for agricultural yield and gives…

A boat sinks off the coast of Tunisia, killing 43 people

July 5, 2021

According to the Tunisian Red Crescent, 43 migrants drowned after their boat capsized off the coast of Tunisia. The migrants…

On the Mediterranean Sea, Egypt opens a new naval facility

July 5, 2021

According to the presidency, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi opened a vital naval installation on the Mediterranean Sea on Saturday…

As the Tigrayan capital, Mekele is reclaimed by the rebels, there is jubilation in Tigray

July 4, 2021

Thousands of people flocked into the streets of Mekele, the Tigrayan capital, on Friday. As rebel forces reclaimed the once-besieged…

Africa’s SME businesses further decline due to the ongoing pandemic

July 3, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a double whammy by causing health and economic crises across Africa. It has left a…

Nigeria Passes Long-Awaited Petroleum Industry Bill

July 2, 2021

Nigeria has finally been able to move ahead with its long overdue oil sector reform bill that was stuck since…

Covid cases in Namibia rises and the capacity of mortuaries run low

July 1, 2021

Namibia’s President Hage Geingob mentioned in the press interview that their country is facing a “dark and sombre moment” as…

Protesters in Sudan demand that the government quit over IMF-backed reforms

July 1, 2021

Hundreds of protesters flocked to the streets across Sudan on Wednesday to demand the government's resignation. The austerity measures implemented…

South Africa’s top court has condemned ex-President Jacob Zuma

June 30, 2021

The country's top court has sentenced South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma to 15 months in prison. He has been…

Somalia’s long-postponed indirect presidential election will take place in October

June 30, 2021

The long-deferred presidential election in Somalia will finally take place on Oct. 10; the country's political heads concurred on Tuesday,…

Covid vaccine gap: How South Africa hopes to bridge the divide

June 29, 2021

With South Africa's vaccination campaign moving at a snail's pace, President Cyril Ramaphosa has been forced to tighten lockdown restrictions…

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