Africa
Political party flag-burning election ad sparks controversy in South Africa
May 11, 2024
Political party flag-burning election ad sparks controversy in South Africa
In a bold move for the 2024 elections, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has released a controversial television advertisement featuring the…
Harry and Meghan begin three-day Nigeria visit
May 10, 2024
Harry and Meghan begin three-day Nigeria visit
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived in Nigeria for a three-day visit. This is their first trip to…
Déby declared as winner of presidential election in Chad
May 10, 2024
Déby declared as winner of presidential election in Chad
Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, transitional military president of Chad, was declared the presidential election winner on Thursday (9 May) with…
Bawumia to anti-graft institutions: Invest in digital forensics to fight corruption
May 10, 2024
Bawumia to anti-graft institutions: Invest in digital forensics to fight corruption
Anti-corruption agencies in Africa have been advised to invest in digital forensics and tools to assist them in tracking, tracing and…
Senegalese President: We must continue to act in solidarity and make the necessary reforms within ECOWAS
May 9, 2024
Senegalese President: We must continue to act in solidarity and make the necessary reforms within ECOWAS
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye visited Côte d’Ivoire on Tuesday (7 May) and met with his Ivorian counterpart, Alassane Ouattara,…
Akinwumi Adesina calls for an African media company to push positive narrative of the continent
May 9, 2024
Akinwumi Adesina calls for an African media company to push positive narrative of the continent
The president of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has proposed that the institution he leads, together with…
Anger in Nigeria over levy on money transfers
May 9, 2024
Anger in Nigeria over levy on money transfers
Many Nigerians have condemned the introduction of a new levy on electronic banking transactions, with some saying it will push…
South African cruise worker allegedly stabs three passengers with scissors
May 8, 2024
South African cruise worker allegedly stabs three passengers with scissors
A worker from South Africa on a cruise ship got arrested in Alaska’s central city on Tuesday, 7th May. Authorities…
Dozen Malawians who abandoned Israeli farms deported
May 8, 2024
Dozen Malawians who abandoned Israeli farms deported
The Malawi government says Israel has deported 12 Malawian workers who deserted the farms where they were employed. In a…
Godfred Dame: Anti-corruption endeavours must be rooted in systems, investigations and prosecutions
May 8, 2024
Godfred Dame: Anti-corruption endeavours must be rooted in systems, investigations and prosecutions
Godfred Yeboah Dame, Attorney General and Minister for Justice has called on heads of anti-corruption agencies in Commonwealth Africa to…
