Gambia’s first post-independence president Jawara passes away
First Gambian president, Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, died at his home in Fajara, Banjul, on Tuesday following a brief illness, his family confirmed. He was […]
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Sudan: New political transition could bring long-term stability to Darfur, Security Council told
“Important developments” under way in Sudan since midsummer, including a pledge to end the country’s outstanding conflicts, and the establishment of a new transitional government, […]
Maroc Telecom strikes new deal with state for telecoms infrastructure development
Morocco’s leading telecommunication company, Maroc Telecom, has inked a new deal with the government to develop the kingdom’s telecoms infrastructure for the next three years. […]
DR Congo names long-awaited government
President of Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi who won a disputed election earlier this year, has unveiled his long-awaited new government on Monday. The […]
Kenya census to count intersex people for the first time
In Kenya, the government is preparing for the country’s sixth population census since independence. The census according to the government will provide the first official […]
What you need to know about the 2019 African Games unfolding in Morocco
What is generally regarded as Africa’s version of the Olympic Games is officially underway in Morocco. The 12th African Games 2019 which kicked off on […]
School closures triple in Central & Western Africa as education comes under fire
The UNICEF has warned in a new report that a generation of children in Central and Western Africa risks being denied the right to learn […]
Nigeria: Buhari appoints cabinet amid dwindling revenues
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari swore members of his cabinet into office on Wednesday with Zainab Ahmed returning to the Finance Ministry and newcomer Timipre Sylva […]
Zimbabwe charges ex-Vice-President with abuse of power
In Zimbabwe, the new Anti-Corruption Commission, appointed in July, has charged Phelekezela Mphoko, a former deputy to ousted Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe, with criminal abuse […]
Nigeria: Bahrain-based Lamar Holding to inject investment into Fintech startup TechAdvance
Bahrain-based energy investment Lamar Holding will invest $1 million into TechAdvance, one of Nigeria’s Fintech startups. The investment will help TechAdvance carry out its expansion […]