Cameroon’s opposition hopes for a renaissance
The repressive regime is forcing opposition parties to put their heads together and get creative
TUESDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2024, 12:14
The repressive regime is forcing opposition parties to put their heads together and get creative
A prohibition would reduce alcohol consumption but it will also cost people their jobs and state income
Workers want to raise the minimum wage from $38 to $288, but the state has rejected this, proposing $45
Kigali denies that it is supporting the rebels in a bid to control vast mineral resources
The killings followed months of clashes between Ethiopia’s military and a Amhara militia known as Fano
The marathon star who died in a late-night car crash was a favourite for a gold medal at the Paris Olympics later this year
On Sunday, Tigrayan authorities announced they are ready for a ceasefire and a ‘robust peace process’ mediated by the AU.
Many Africans reflected more on the tragedies from colonial times, including events that occurred in the first decade of her rule.
The latest tally of legislators is two more than previously, and the highest ever under the parity rules.
Ethiopia’s northernmost region has suffered severe food shortages and limited access to basic services including electricity, communications and banking.
Data on kidnapping is notoriously unreliable because of under reporting, but ACLED estimates almost 3 000 people were taken last year.
Ndayishimiye ‘has brought a breath of fresh air to Burundi. This is to his credit. He gives the impression of a real sincerity in wanting to improve things.’
The Zimbabwe Teachers Association says teachers leave classrooms immediately to exchange their salaries before the currency devalues.
Since 2002, no presidential poll outcome in Kenya has gone uncontested.
Kenya’s Supreme Court has declared deputy President William Ruto validly elected as the country’s fifth president.
Ten people were killed when a three-storey building collapsed in the Ebute-Metta area of Lagos in May this year.
A survivor says the assailants stole cattle and killed more than 100 people.
In July, fighting in the region pitted Hausa tribes against rival communities including the Berta people, leaving at least 105 people killed and dozens wounded.
But the assessments are not often carried out. Developments that are clearly detrimental to the environment still take place.
Outstanding balances on loans mostly extended by China’s Ministry of Commerce are thus slated to be cancelled.
Despite the victory, the outcome marked a record low for the MPLA and might yet end up in court.