South African Government Weighs Army Deployment Amid Surge in Gang Violence
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the South African Government is considering deploying the Army to gang violence hotspots as part of efforts to curb persistent […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Ghana: Mahama Expresses Surprise at Rapid Recovery of Ghana’s Economy
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed astonishment at the swift turnaround of Ghana’s economy, describing the pace of recovery as far exceeding both his expectations […]
South Sudan President Kiir Undertakes Major Cabinet Shakeup, Replaces Interior Minister
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit dismissed Interior Minister Angelina Teny on Monday evening, appointing Gen. Aleu Ayieny Aleu, a close ally and former interior […]
Mozambique Health Workers Announce 30-Day Strike Over Partial 13th Salary Payment
Mozambican health professionals have criticised the government’s decision to pay only 40% of the 13th month’s salary and announced a 30-day strike beginning on Friday, […]
South Africa Launches 10-Year Vaccination Campaign Amid Widespread Foot‑and‑Mouth Outbreak
South Africa has initiated a decade-long campaign to vaccinate nearly 20 million cattle in response to a fast-spreading foot‑and‑mouth disease (FMD) outbreak that has affected […]
South Africa Applauds US House Backing for Three-Year AGOA Extension
South Africa on Tuesday welcomed the United States House of Representatives’ approval of legislation to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for a […]
US boosts defence ties with Nigeria through delivery of critical military supplies
The United States has delivered what it described as “critical” military supplies to Nigerian forces in Abuja as part of efforts to deepen bilateral defence […]
Ghanaian Judicial Staff to Begin Indefinite Nationwide Strike Over Eight Months’ Arrears
Judicial service employees across Ghana will launch an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday, 19 January, after the government failed to pay eight months of salary […]
African Union raises concerns over US withdrawal from UN funding
The African Union has expressed concern following a decision by the United States to halt funding and participation in several United Nations entities, warning that […]
South Africa recalls specific Nestlé NAN infant formula over safety concerns
South Africa’s Department of Health has urged parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a specific batch of Nestlé NAN Special Pro HA Infant Formula […]