Zimbabwe launches new gold-backed currency
The ZiG is the country’s latest attempt to stabilise the economy following years of crisis.
THURSDAY, 02 MAY 2024, 02:05
The ZiG is the country’s latest attempt to stabilise the economy following years of crisis.
The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia is trying to regain the full $14m withdrawn during a technical glitch.
Rwanda plans to put more boots on the ground in Mozambique’s oil-rich Cabo Delgado when the SADC Standby Force in Mozambique withdraws in about two months, a senior Rwanda Defence Force commander has disclosed.
Oscar Gakuo Mwangi, who studies radicalisation and counter-terrorism in Kenya, looks at the country’s preparedness to take on Haiti’s urban gangs
The digital boom experienced over the last decade has had a massive impact on African democracy. With the rise of social media platforms and the proliferation of mobile devices, citizens and leaders have a whole new electoral interface. Using a South African case study, postdoc fellow Maxwell Maseko argues for adopting digital technologies to bolster election management in Africa and overcome...
Digital journalism centre, The Digital Afrikan and The Mail & Guardian have partnered with Wits School of Governance Tayarisha Centre for Digital Excellence and The Institute for Election Management South Africa (IEMSA) to run a series of op-eds and podcasts on whether digitalisation benefits democracy in Africa.
Inaki and Nico Williams’ parents travelled to Bilbao from Ghana hoping the city would change their sons’ lives. Their sons, in turn, have changed the city.
Somalia on Thursday ordered the expulsion of Ethiopia’s ambassador and announced the recall of its own envoy to Addis Ababa, accusing its neighbour of “bluntly interfering” in its internal affairs.
A new paper says that, if Africa is to appropriately deal with the effects of climate change, its adaptation strategy should focus on fostering science professions.
The two countries have been at loggerheads since January in a dispute over Ethiopia’s access to the sea.
Kano’s censorship unit says it wants to protect society as films play a huge role in shaping behaviour.
South Africa coach Desiree Ellis warns a “tough battle” awaits in their two-legged Olympic Games qualifier against Nigeria.
The socialite is accused of throwing money at a film premiere in Lagos, which is technically an offence.
The unnamed woman died of her injuries after an elephant flipped her car over several times.
Opposition groups fear that the new constitution will allow President Faure Gnassingbé to stay in power.
The soccer star was waiting to be served at a petrol station when two gunmen opened fire on him, police say.
Many migrants risk all to reach South Africa, where their presence has become a hot election issue.
Togo’s government on Wednesday delayed April 20 legislative elections until an unspecified later date, shortly after lawmakers approved highly contested constitutional reform.
Uganda’s constitutional court refused on Wednesday to annul or suspend an anti-LGBTQ law that includes the death penalty for certain same-sex acts, but voided some provisions.
Zimbabwe declared drought a national disaster on Wednesday, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa saying the country needed $2 billion in aid to help millions of people who are going hungry.
The speaker has been accused of soliciting bribes during her time as defence minister, which she denies.