Ex-Somali insurgent leader announces entry into politics
The former No. 2 leader of Somalia-based militant group al-Shabab Mukhtar Robow Abu Mansur has announced his candidacy for leadership of the southwest regional administration […]
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South Africa: more than 300 injured in train crash
About 320 people were injured after a packed train traveling from South Africa’s business hub Johannesburg to the capital Pretoria crashed, Metrorail authorities said on […]
Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Slower than Expected
Sub-Saharan African economies are still recovering from the slowdown in 2015-16, but growth is slower than expected, according to the October 2018 issue of Africa’s […]
Melania Trump starts African tour
First Lady Melania Trump started Tuesday her first African tour by a visit to Ghana. The First Lady will also visit Malawi, Kenya and Egypt, […]
Cameroon Election: Ex-football captain Samuel Eto’o endorses Biya
Cameroon’s best player of all times, Samuel Eto’o Fils, announced Tuesday that he will vote for incumbent President Paul Biya in the October 7th presidential […]
Over 30 illegal migrants rescued off Morocco’s northern coast
Moroccan authorities announced that 31 illegal migrants were rescued in the sea north of Morocco, while the smuggler, a Malian national, was arrested. On Monday, […]
Morocco: Overhaul of Vocational Training discussed at meeting chaired by the King
Less than two months after he sketched a roadmap to address youths’ unemployment and remedy the shortcomings of the educational system and training programs that […]
Nigeria celebrates Independence Day amid stagnant wages
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria reiterated Monday on Independence Day his administration’s commitment to completely diversify the economy and strengthen other sectors to boost the […]
Sudan’s central bank to print 100-pound banknotes as inflation worsens
Sudan’s central bank will start printing 100-pound banknotes for the first time as it struggles to deal with a liquidity crisis and rampant inflation. The […]
Rapper Akon eyes solar investment program for Sierra Leone
Popular African-American Singer, record producer and philanthropist, Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam has promised to provide 5,000 solar street lights and 2,500 traffic lights to […]