Tanzania’s race for the presidency is gaining momentum as candidates continue to file their nomination papers ahead of the August 27 deadline. On August 10, […]
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Kenya Urges Tanzania to Lift Ban on Foreigners Running Small Businesses
Kenya has strongly opposed Tanzania’s recent decision to ban foreigners from operating small businesses in several sectors. The new rule, announced on July 28, stops […]
WTO Chief Backs Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo in Abuja
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has thrown her support behind the upcoming Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo (AFTCREE), […]
Court Orders Return of Former Zambian President Lungu’s Body for State Funeral
A South African court has ruled that the body of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu must be returned to Zambia for a state funeral, ending […]
South Africa, Gates Foundation, and Wellcome Trust Pledge $33 Million to Protect HIV and Health Research After U.S. Funding Cuts
South Africa has joined forces with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Welcome Trust to commit R600 million (about $33 million) to safeguard […]
Africa’s $5 Trillion GDP Goal: Turning Potential into Prosperity by 2040
Africa is standing at a crucial turning point. With the world’s youngest population, abundant natural resources, and a fast-growing digital economy, the continent has the […]
Iran to Host UN Nuclear Talks, But Site Inspections Still on Hold
A senior official from the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog will travel to Iran on Monday for talks, but no inspections of nuclear facilities will take […]
Deadly Earthquake Hits Northwestern Turkey, One Killed, Dozens Injured
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Turkey’s north-western Balikesir province on Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring at least 29 others. The quake hit at […]
Australia to Recognise Palestinian State at UN in September
Australia will officially recognise the state of Palestine in September during the UN General Assembly. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the decision came after receiving […]
Outrage After Targeted Killing of Al Jazeera Journalist Anas al-Sharif in Gaza
Israeli forces have killed five Al Jazeera journalists, including well-known correspondent Anas al-Sharif, in what media rights groups are calling a targeted attack. The strike […]