Tanzania has launched a locally built cargo and passenger ship in the Lake Victoria port of Mwanza, its northwestern city. The vessel, described by the government…
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If the World Bank’s latest forecasts are correct, Senegal’s economy will grow faster than that of any other African country this year. “After slowing to 4.8%…
Gabon’s presidential terms will now be five years long, President Ali Bongo announced on Monday. Presidents have traditionally served seven-year terms, while senators have served six-year…
Following a year-long search, the global vaccine alliance (Gavi) has named a former Nigerian health minister as its new CEO. “In a field of world-class candidates,”…
Somalia reopened its embassy in the United Kingdom after 32 years, with ambassador Abdulkadir Ahmed Kheyr, Olympic champion Mo Farah, and Somali-Canadian model Sabrina Dhowre among…
An Algerian court sentenced former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s brother to 12 years in prison for corruption. The brother’s advisor, Sad Bouteflika, was also fined nearly $60,000…
In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2023 at Cape Town City Hall, President Cyril Ramaphosa will present the government’s action plan, and all eyes…
Othman Jerandi, Tunisia’s Foreign Minister, has been fired by President Kais Saied. Mr. Jerandi was replaced by Nabil Ammar, Tunisia’s ambassador to the European Union. He…
Isaias Afwerki, the President of Eritrea, has arrived in Kenya for a two-day official visit. The 77-year-old rarely leaves Eritrea, a one-party state with a militarized…
Among the African Union countries that have sent aid and technical assistance to the Turkish-Syrian border are Algeria, Egypt, and Tunisia. Kenya has pledged to send…