African governments have been trying to introduce new taxes — in part to pay off heavy foreign loans — amid economic headwinds that include rising global prices for food and energy. In June, the Kenya government introduced Finance Bill 2024, which sought to collect more money from the public and businesses. The move triggered weeks […]
Preparations are underway for a possible meeting between Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and his predecessor, Laurent Gbagbo, who now leads the African People’s Party. The two leaders have not met since 2022, and it’s been months since they last communicated. Various envoys are making efforts to facilitate this meeting, which could happen soon. According to […]
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss countering terrorism and Somalia’s security. A military corporation protocol was signed between the two countries after discussions. “I support your efforts in combating terrorism, securing the country, and ensuring its stability,” Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi said in […]
The World Food Forum Ghana, has called on students to take active roles in promoting Ghana’s food systems by engaging in innovative activities, creating agribusinesses and shaping the narrative. With a call on the students to explore all the opportunities within the agriculture value chain using technology and their creative ideas, it said the youth […]
U.S. and Botswanan military personnel took part in a workshop focusing on better integrating women into the African country’s army, addressing issues such as sexual harassment and the need for tailored equipment. The three-day workshop was part of a larger program wrapping up Thursday intended to strengthen relations between the two countries and build local […]
The Minister of Health, Bernard Okoe Boye, led a delegation to South Africa on Monday, August 12, for a strategic fact-finding mission aimed at strengthening vaccine production and accessibility across Africa. IOL reports that the visit was organized by the African Vaccine Manufacturing Initiative (AVMI) and focused on enhancing collaboration between Ghana and South Africa to […]
Kenyan journalist Rukia Bulle has won the 2024 BBC News Komla Dumor Award. The 30-year-old, who is the ninth recipient of the award and works for Kenya’s Nation Media Group, specialises in human interest stories. Bulle has also successfully built a strong following on TikTok through her relatable and informative content on the life of […]
After decades of seeking a bigger voice in the United Nations ‘ most powerful body, Africa “cannot wait any longer,” Sierra Leone’s president told the Security Council on Monday. Chairing a meeting that his country convened, President Julius Maada Bio pressed a longstanding bid for African countries to get more council seats, including two permanent […]
Elon Musk’s much-anticipated discussion with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on the billionaire’s platform X was marred by technical issues. The conversation, in which Mr Musk asked friendly questions on subjects such as immigration and inflation, began more than 40 minutes late as many users struggled to gain access. The event was billed as an […]
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko visited Mali for the first time since his political party came to power in the March 2024 presidential elections. Sonko’s visit is a part of diplomatic efforts led by Senegal to convince junta-ruled Mali to return to Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a 15-nation regional bloc established in […]
