Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu Dies at 68
Zambia is in mourning following the passing of former President Edgar Lungu at the age of 68. According to a statement by his party, the […]
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Burundi votes amid economic turmoil and opposition exclusion
Burundians went to the polls Thursday (5 June) in legislative and local elections marked by high voter turnout, economic hardship, and the near-total absence of […]
Morocco Reiterates Commitment to African Health Sovereignty
Morocco reaffirmed on Wednesday in Kigali its commitment to African health sovereignty and to the progressive and inclusive implementation of the African Medicines Agency (AMA). […]
DR Congo Imposes Media Ban on Coverage of Ex-President Kabila Amid Political Tensions
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Government has imposed on June 4 a stringent ban preventing media outlets from reporting on former President Joseph Kabila’s activities […]
Trump Reinstates Travel Ban Affecting 19 Countries Including African Nations
President Donald Trump resurrected a signature first-term policy Wednesday, announcing travel bans for citizens from 12 countries and imposing restrictions on seven others, with the […]
Zimbabwe to cull 50 elephants, distribute meat for consumption
Home to the World’s largest elephant population, Zimbabwe said it plans to cull 50 elephants and distribute their meat to people. The move aims to […]
Morocco Opens Electronic Payment Market to Foster Financial Inclusion
Morocco’s Competition Council has approved groundbreaking reforms opening the electronic payment terminal (EPT) market to multiple operators starting May 1, 2025, ending the Interbank Electronic […]
South Sudan Embarks on Digital Salary Reform Amidst Infrastructure Hurdles
In a concerted effort to enhance fiscal transparency and streamline salary disbursements, South Sudan’s Ministry of Finance and Planning, in collaboration with the Bank of […]
Sudan: Aid Convoy Ambushed as Warring Factions Escalate Blame Game in Darfur
A humanitarian crisis deepened further in Sudan when an aid convoy operated by the World Food Programme (WFP) came under violent attack in North Darfur, […]
South Africa: Zuma’s Legal Setback Clears Way for Long-Awaited Arms Deal Trial
In a critical judicial ruling on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, South Africa’s embattled former President Jacob Zuma suffered a significant legal blow as the Pietermaritzburg […]