South Africa Deploys Troops to Cape Town Townships Amid Rising Gang Violence
South African soldiers were deployed to townships in Cape Town yesterday, April 1, following deadly shootings that left two men dead in Hanover Park and […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
World Bank Backs Uganda’s Standard Gauge Railway Project
The World Bank has pledged financial support for Uganda’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), according to a State House statement issued on April, 1. The commitment […]
Mozambique Records Sharp Rise in Malaria Cases and Deaths in 2025
Mozambique recorded a significant increase in malaria cases and deaths in 2025, with 496 fatalities reported, representing a 39% rise compared to 358 deaths in […]
World Bank Reaffirms Backing for Nigeria’s Reforms, Stresses Role of Legislative Oversight
The World Bank has reiterated its strong support for Nigeria’s reform agenda, citing steady progress towards economic recovery and underscoring the importance of parliamentary oversight […]
Ghana: Otto Addo dismissed Ahead of World Cup After Poor Run of Form
Ghana have dismissed head coach Otto Addo with just 72 days remaining before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision follows a […]
Angola Accelerates Civil Aviation Reforms to Drive Economic Growth
The Government of Angola is advancing a series of reforms in the civil aviation sector as part of a broader strategy to stimulate economic growth […]
Ghana Pushes Global Reparations Agenda After Landmark UN Resolution
Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on Tuesday, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to spearheading sustained global engagement on reparative justice, following the adoption of a […]
World Bank Approves $550m Programmes to Boost Skills and Social Protection in Tanzania
More than three million Tanzanians are set to benefit from two new programmes backed by the World Bank, aimed at strengthening education and social protection […]
Chaos Erupts at Zimbabwe Hearings Over Proposed Extension of President’s Term
A parliamentary public hearing in Harare on Tuesday, March 31, descended into violence amid growing tensions over proposed constitutional amendments that could extend the tenure […]
Nigeria’s Parliament Approves Expanded ₦68.3 Trillion 2026 Budget After Presidential Review
Nigeria’s Parliament on Tuesday approved a revised 68.30 trillion naira ($49.38 billion) budget for 2026, following a request by Bola Tinubu to adjust the initial […]