Africa

Namibia votes

Namibia Votes as Ruling Party Faces Unprecedented Challenge

Namibia votes in a pivotal election as the ruling SWAPO party faces its toughest challenge ...
legalize cryptocurrencies

Morocco Set to Legalize Cryptocurrencies with Regulatory Framework

Morocco is set to legalize cryptocurrencies with a new regulatory framework, aiming to boost financial ...
WHO Africa

WHO Africa Regional Director-Elect Dies at 55

Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, WHO Africa Regional Director-Elect, has died at 55 in India while undergoing ...
Debt crisis

ECA Warns of Worsening Debt Crisis Across Africa

The ECA warns of worsening debt distress across Africa, with 40% of countries affected, and ...
Abidjan-Lagos

Abidjan-Lagos Corridor: A Landmark Project to Boost West Africa’s Economy

The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor highway project, spanning five West African countries, aims to boost trade, connectivity, ...
Visa policy

Kenya’s Visa Policy Faces Criticism Amid Decline in African Openness Rankings

Kenya faces backlash over restrictive visa policies that contributed to its drop in the African ...
UNDP

Researchers, Experts Propose Strategies for Africa’s Development Challenges

At the African Economic Conference 2024, experts proposed strategies for addressing Africa’s development challenges, emphasizing ...
Red Sea

Egyptian Tourist Boat Capsizes in Red Sea, 17 Missing

A tourist boat capsized off Egypt’s Red Sea coast near Hurghada, leaving 17 missing as ...
South Africa

South Africa Takes Over G20 Leadership from Brazil

South Africa assumes G20 leadership, focusing on inclusive development, sustainable growth, and the needs of ...
Starlink

Starlink Suspends New Orders in Nigeria Amid Pending Price Approval

Starlink halts new orders in Nigeria, pending NCC approval for a price hike, raising questions ...

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