Modi’s visit to Ghana signals India’s broader Africa strategy. A researcher explains
Ghana has historically been an anchor of Indian enterprise and diplomacy on the African continent. New Delhi and Accra formalised…
8 policies that would help fight poverty in South Africa’s economic hub Gauteng
Poverty goes beyond income. It often arises when health, education and opportunities fall short of meeting people’s needs. Individuals are…
Ahmed Faras will be remembered as a football hero and symbol of Morocco
Nicknamed Moul Lkoura, meaning the owner of the ball, Ahmed Faras achieved iconic status in Morocco. The footballer was a…
Climate change is making Africa’s debt burden worse – new debt contracts could help
Many African countries are already struggling with heavy debt burdens. Climate change is making this worse. Africa contributes the least…
‘It’s a lifesaver’: Making solar power affordable in South AfricaThe medical equipment keeping Mark Moodley’s mother alive no longer relies on an erratic power supply.3 days ago
South African Mark Moodley believes that installing a domestic solar power system has helped keep his 81-year-old mother alive.She spent…
DR Congo rescuers dig with bare hands for trapped miners. Six people have been pulled out alive, with one seriously injured, since the shafts collapsed on Sunday.
People in a gold-mining area in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have been using their bare hands…
Suspended Nigerian senator behind harassment claim refused entry to parliament. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan hoped to resume work after she said a court had told the senate to recall her.2 days ago
A Nigerian senator who was suspended after accusing the senate president of sexual harassment, which he denies, has been refused…
Oil-rich Sudanese region becomes new focus of war between army and rival forces. Control of oil-rich Kordofan is a big prize for both warring groups in their bid to take the country, analysts say.2 days ago
Sudan's oil-rich Kordofan region has turned into a major front line in the war between the army and rival paramilitary…
Furious protests at move to cement Togo ruling family’s grip on power
A new constitution that has allowed Togo's long-time head of state Faure Gnassingbé to shift to a new role as…
Former head of Central African football body jailed for war crimes
The former head of the Central African Republic (CAR) football federation, Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona, has been found guiltyof committing 28 war…
Watchdog blames ‘disproportionate force’ by Kenya police for protest deaths
Kenya's police watchdog has accused officers of using "disproportionate force" to quell a recent series of protests during which 65…
“Zim removed from global hunger hotspot list”
Following a devastating drought last year that left 7.6 million Zimbabweans food insecure, the FAO and WFP have officially removed…
“Zim records rise in HIV/AIDS deaths”
New figures presented in Parliament show HIV/AIDS-related deaths increased from 5,712 in H1 2024 to 5,932 in the same period…
“Plane crash‑lands in northern Zimbabwe, no casualties reported”
A small light aircraft crash-landed at a remote airstrip in Northern Zimbabwe late Wednesday night. Authorities report that the ten…
Harare Inaugurates Multi-Million Dollar Traffic Interchange
President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially opened the newly completed Trabablas Interchange on May 30. Located at the former Mbudzi roundabout, this…
Zimbabwe Seeks US$10 Billion for Infrastructure Revival
The Bankers Association of Zimbabwe estimates the country needs at least US$10 billion in offshore credit to fund crucial infrastructure…
Banking Sector Rebounds as U.S. Sanctions Lifted
Zimbabwe’s financial sector is beginning to recover after the U.S. Treasury lifted sanctions in March 2024. Banks have started regaining…
Zimbabwe Removed from Global Hunger Hotspot List
The World Food Programme (WFP) and FAO have officially removed Zimbabwe from the list of global hunger hotspots. This comes…
Lithium Export Ban in 2027 Aims to Boost Local Industry
In a bold policy shift, Zimbabwe will ban the export of raw lithium concentrates starting in January 2027. Authorities aim…
Zimbabwe Turns to Elephant Meat Amid Food Insecurity
Zimbabwe plans to cull elephants in the Save Valley Conservancy to address increasing food insecurity and human-wildlife conflict. The meat…