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Madagascar: Cyclone Batsirai Makes Landfall on February 1, 2022

On February 1, 2022, Cyclone Batsirai made landfall in Madagascar, bringing heavy rains and winds. ...
  • 1 February 2022
  • Madagascar

Tsunami Warning in Tanzania: Underwater Volcano Erupts Near Tonga, January 13, 2022

Tsunami warning issued in Tanzania following an underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga. Coastal areas on ...
  • 13 January 2022
  • Africa

January 9, 2022: Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Kicks Off in Cameroon

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 officially begins in Cameroon with an opening match ...
  • 9 January 2022
  • Cameroon
Fashion Revolution

Ethiopia’s Sustainable Fashion Revolution: Weaving a Better Future

Ethiopia’s Sustainable Fashion Revolution: Weaving a Better Future In the bustling workshops of Addis Ababa ...

  • 6 January 2022
  • Editoral
TANZANIA

The Effects of Currency Fluctuations on Tanzanian Export Businesses

Tanzania is endowed with abundant renewable energy resources, including solar, wind, hydro, and biomass. As ...

  • 5 January 2022
  • Economy & Finance
NSE beats African peers in half year returns

NSE beats African peers in half year returns

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) recorded the highest returns among African stock markets in dollar ...

  • 2 January 2022
  • Global Market
The magnet shaping China’s quest for Africa

The magnet shaping China’s quest for Africa

Over the past two decades, China-Africa relations have strengthened significantly, largely driven by economic cooperation, ...

  • 2 January 2022
  • Africa
ANC

South Africa’s Political Crisis: Can the ANC Hold on to Power Amid Growing Discontent?

  South Africa’s political scene is facing its most severe test since the end of ...

  • 16 December 2021
  • Politics
birr

Ethiopia adopts market-based foreign exchange system, devalues birr

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced significant reforms to let market forces determine ...

  • 7 December 2021
  • Economy & Finance

Togo Becomes a Leader in West Africa’s Solar Energy Push

Togo emerges as a leader in solar energy development in West Africa. Discover how the ...
  • 28 November 2021
  • Africa
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Sierra Leone: Call for Sahel States’ Return to ECOWAS

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Mali Foils Alleged Coup Plot, Arrests Two Generals

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August 18th is the day in 1848 that Camila O'Gorman and Ladislao Gutierrez are executed on the orders of Argentine dictator Juan Manuel de Rosas.

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