Explainer: The protests galling Senegal and underlying political triggers
Clashes between police and thousands of demonstrators protesting at the detention of Senegal’s most prominent opposition leader have killed at […]
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Ethiopian women face mounting gender violence ahead of elections
Women politicians and candidates participating in the forthcoming parliamentary elections in Ethiopia are facing mounting incidences of gender-based violence and
COVID-19 kills fewer African women than men – WHO study
Women in Africa are less likely to die from Covid-19 than men, but more likely to succumb to maternal complications
Ex-Nigerian president Obasanjo shares 72-hour COVID-19 experience
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, said he once tested positive for COVID-19 but was relieved 72 hours later when
U20 AFCON: All the winners to date
Following the conclusion of the 2021 Under-20 African Nations Cup (AFCON), won on Saturday by Ghana, here is the list
12 million doses to 17 African countries – COVAX vaccine deliveries so far
The COVAX equitable vaccine distribution program has so far delivered 12 million doses of coronavirus vaccines to a total of
Coronavirus: 514 million Africans risk falling below extreme poverty line in 2021
Can African countries still achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030? African growth trajectories and the impact of COVID-19 are currently shedding
Are COVID-19 vaccines the key to world power?
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decisions to exchange COVID-19 vaccines for an Israeli woman jailed in Syria and to offer
Who are the ‘bandits’ behind Nigeria’s mass kidnappings?
For the past decade, criminal gangs in northwest Nigeria have terrorised communities, attacking villages, pillaging, raping, stealing cattle, ambushing travellers
10 African countries shut down the internet in 2020 – Report
Over the past year, billions of people all over the world have relied heavily on internet connectivity to keep in
African countries and respective COVAX doses received so far
The latest African country, as at March 3 midday GMT, to have taken delivery of coronavirus vaccines under the COVAX
Mahrez: Manchester City star extends imposing Etihad impact
Riyad Mahrez’s notable Etihad influence continued as Manchester City silenced Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 in Tuesday’s Premier League encounter. Thanks to
African presidents who have publicly received coronavirus shots
Coronavirus vaccines are gradually rolling into Africa as countries feverishly prepare for immediate rollout. The issue of skepticism however remains rife
The four men seeking to replace Ahmad Ahmad as CAF president
Four men are contending to lead the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as the election is slated for March 12
Anger as Naomi Campbell promotes Kenya using Nigerian music
The tourism industry is dwindling, being one of the hardest affected by the coronavirus pandemic and many countries are looking
These African countries are ‘uninterested’ in coronavirus vaccines
A number of African countries have either openly rejected vaccines amid spread of the coronavirus pandemic whiles one other has
How AU plans to vaccinate 60% of Africa’s population in 2 years
The African Union’s Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, Africa CDC, is aiming to vaccinate 60% of the continent’s population
‘Vaccine apartheid’ among trade hurdles awaiting WTO new boss
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) will meet in the coming days to conclude the appointment of its new director-general, signalling
Why AU conflict warning system needs urgent upgrade: report
By AGGREY MUTAMBO – The Tigray conflict could have been prevented if the continent acted on early signs, according to
Which way for Farmaajo? Somalia at crossroads as opposition withdraws recognition
Somalia’s President Mohamed Farmaajo could be facing the most challenging time of his presidential career, exactly four years since he
Statistics highlight Zaha’s importance to Crystal Palace
Wilfried Zaha stressed his importance to Crystal Palace after the Eagles lost 2-0 to Leeds United in Monday’s English Premier
Seven things to know about Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the woman set to make history as WTO boss
The path has been cleared for Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to become the first African woman to lead the World Trade Organization.
Ahead of Africa Covid jab campaigns, scepticism takes hold
Conspiracy theories, mistrust and patchy communication have contributed to a flourishing of scepticism about Covid-19 vaccines in African countries, experts
How COVID-19 is compounding South Africa’s illegal immigration challenge
When South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, ordered the country’s northern borders closed on 29 December 2020 to limit the spread
Officials brace for likely sanctions as dirty election tests Museveni’s ties to key Western allies
By JULIUS BARIGABA – A quarter of a century after being listed among a “new breed” of progressive African leaders,
Somalia faces uncertainty as President Farmaajo’s term nears end
By ABDULKADIR KHALIF and AGGREY MUTAMBO – Somalia is largely an oral society where word of mouth spreads like fire.
Senegal already produces Gas: Investors should look Onshore
DAKAR, Senegal, January 15, 2021/ — Senegal is the hotspot for energy investment in West Africa right now, owing to
Uganda: 35 years under President Yoweri Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni, who is seeking re-election in Uganda on Thursday, took power as the head of a bush army
These five Black women were the biggest political winners in 2020
This year was set up to be one of the most daunting in the political arenas anywhere in the world
The ‘big’ men giving Museveni sleepless nights ahead of the January elections
By JONATHAN KAMOGA – Uganda goes to the polls in January and while 10 candidates seek to unseat President Yoweri