Ugandan parliament approves Mobile Money & social media tax bill
Uganda’s parliament on Wednesday approved a law that imposes new taxes on social media services and mobile money transactions. Human rights activists and critics of […]
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South Africa’s MPs vote national minimum wage bill
South Africa’s parliament on Tuesday approved a national minimum wage bill by an overwhelming majority to alleviate inequality and stabilize labor in Africa’s most industrialized […]
Online Freedom: Tanzania’s govt wins court case against bloggers, activists
Tanzania’s government has won a court case about online content regulations against bloggers and activists in the East African nation, local media reported. The regulation, […]
Sahel terrorist groups find safe haven in southern Algeria
Algeria is about to expel 105 Malian terrorists who have been arrested, tried and sentenced by courts for terrorism-related activities, Algerian daily El Watan reported […]
Malagasy top court orders president to dissolve government
The High Constitutional Court of Madagascar has ordered President Hery Rajaonarimampianina to dissolve his government and appoint a new prime minister who had the support […]
Ethiopia to adopt visa-free policy for all African visitors—PM
Ethiopia will soon allow all Africans to visit the country without visas, according to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The announcement follows Rwanda’s decision allowing Africans […]
eSwatini king must leave politics and focus on weddings—Julius Malema
South African politician and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party, Julius Malema this weekend called on the King Mswati of eSwatini to leave […]
Ethiopia: Gov’t opens telecoms sector to limited competition
Ethio Telecom, Ethiopia’s state-run telecom company has agreed to allow some local firms to provide internet services through its infrastructure. Ethiopia is one of the […]
South Sudan peace talks end in Ethiopia without deal
South Sudan peace talks in Ethiopia have ended on Wednesday without a deal. The conflicting parties on Monday agreed on only three issues out of […]
Ethiopian Airlines becomes first African airline to reach 100 aircraft
Ethiopian Ethiopian Airlines will take delivery of its 100th aircraft, a Boeing 787-900 in the first week of June, the company said in a statement. […]