Egyptian billionaires invest $120m in Ghana academy
An Egyptian conglomerate worth billions of dollars has invested $120m to take control of the Right To Dream academy,
Hundreds Arrested After 3rd Night of Rioting Across Parts of Tunisia
CAIRO — Riots and looting were reported late Monday in a number of Tunisian towns and cities, leading to the
‘Swift action’ needed in Tigray to save thousands at risk, UNHCR warns
Two months after conflict forced humanitarian workers to withdraw from the Tigray region of Ethiopia, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), on Tuesday, stressed the need for “swift action” to restore safe access to “save thousands of lives at risk”.
Uganda Restores Internet, Keeps Opposition Leader in House Detention
KAMPALA — Uganda’s government restored some internet access Monday after a five-day blackout during last week’s election that saw President
CAR Bishops encourage solidarity, dialogue on path towards a peaceful nation
In a message addressed to the faithful, the Bishops of the Central African Republic (CAR) highlight faith, hard work, dialogue, and patriotism as key elements to steering the conflict-ridden country from its current troubled situation.
Cameroon: Authorities urged to seek justice for recent deadly attacks
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged authorities in Cameroon to take steps to prosecute perpetrators behind two recent deadly attacks in the Anglophone provinces of the country, his Spokesperson said on Friday.
Uganda: UN chief calls for ‘inclusive, transparent and peaceful’ elections
The UN chief on Wednesday issued a call for an “inclusive, transparent and peaceful” election process across Uganda, a day ahead of the polls opening.
Malawi President Saddened Over Coronavirus Surge
BLANTYRE — Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera says he is saddened by statistics showing a recent spike in coronavirus infections in
Terror attack kills 14 in Cameroon
At least 14 people have been killed after a suicide bomber targeted a crowd fleeing a terror attack in Cameroon. The attack comes in the wake of a roadside bombing this week that killed five people. Pope Francis has prayed for peace in the nation and reached out to defenseless Cameroonians who continue to suffer…
Africa in the news: AfCFTA launches, Africa secures COVID-19 vaccines, and Niger and the Central African Republic vote
Trade begins under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement After a six-month delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, trade kicked