South Africa’s Economic Growth Forecast Downgraded by IMF Amid Tariff Concerns
A reduced economic growth forecast for South Africa has been issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with the 2025 projection being cut from 1.5 […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
UN Warns Ethiopia on Brink of Humanitarian Crisis as Aid Cuts Loom
A severe warning has been issued by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), stating that millions of Ethiopians are now “one shock away from […]
Liberia Cracks Down on Foreign Mining Violations in Resource-Rich Sinoe
Liberian authorities have intensified enforcement efforts in the mining sector, arresting two foreign nationals for operating an illicit semi-mechanised mining site in Sinoe County. The […]
Nigeria’s $6.84bn Balance of Payment Surplus Signals Economic Resilience and Stability
The Democratic Front (TDF) has hailed on April 21 Nigeria’s $6.84 billion balance of payment surplus for 2024 as a key indicator of economic strength […]
Uganda Faces Mounting Challenge as Mpox Crisis Deepens
Uganda is contending with an escalating public health emergency as the mpox outbreak continues to spread, with over 5,400 confirmed cases and 40 deaths reported […]
Outcry in South Africa as Senior MK Official Attends Fugitive Pastor’s Church
Widespread condemnation has followed the recent visit of Floyd Shivambu, secretary-general of South Africa’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, to the church of Shepherd Bushiri, a […]
Nasir Reclaimed Amidst Rising Tensions in South Sudan
Control of the strategic town of Nasir has been reasserted by South Sudanese Government forces, it was confirmed by military officials on Sunday April 20. […]
Mass Easter Weddings Held in South Africa as Polygamous Marriages Celebrated
A large-scale wedding ceremony was held on Easter Sunday (on April 19) by the International Pentecost Holiness Church in Heidelberg, east of Johannesburg, where approximately […]
Regional Forum Urges Somali-Led Strategies to Tackle Migration Challenges
Calls for durable and inclusive responses to the root causes of migration in the Horn of Africa were issued on Sunday April 20 during a […]
Nigeria: Benue Violence Death Toll Revised Upward as Displacement and Insecurity Deepen
The number of fatalities resulting from recent attacks in Nigeria’s Benue State has been significantly revised, with at least 56 people now confirmed dead. The […]