Africa-Japan: the 7th TICAD in sight
*The 7th Tokyo International Conference on Africa’s development begins next Tuesday, an event focusing on…
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Dismissal of Gabonese judge stirs controversy
Gabonese judges are reacting to the suspension of Paulette Ayo Mba Akolly, President of the…
Which is better, using travel agents or online platforms to book your flights?
*The disruption of transport sector by digital technologies is having significant impact in Africa. The…
S. African court rules display of apartheid flag constitutes hate speech
Displaying the apartheid- era flag in public is now a crime in South Africa. The…
Sudanese celebrate new Prime Minister
*The streets of Khartoum, Sudan’s capital, were a scene of joy and jubilation marking celebrations…
Sudan's new PM to prioritize peace and economic alleviation
Sudan’s new Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok was sworn in on Wednesday (August 21) as leader…
Gabon magistrate suspended over Bongo hearing [The Morning Call]
Now, in Gabon, the magistrate who was to examine the opposition’s request for an expert…
New era for Sudan with new govt [The Morning Call][The Morning Call]
Members of Sudan’s new ruling body, the Sovereign Council, have been sworn in, a day…
Cameroon's Bamenda on lockdown after sentencing of separatist leaders
Capital of Cameroon’s North West region, Bamenda, is experiencing a social shutdown following eruption of…
Nigeria marks three-year polio eradication
*Nigeria on Wednesday marked three years free of endemic wild polio with health officials saying…
Nigeria's new cabinet inaugurated, president remains Petroleum minister
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has formally inaugurated his new cabinet following a successful re-election earlier…
Fifth edition of the Congo Film Festival
*The fifth edition of the Congolese film festival was held from 2 to 4 August…
Liverpool museum works to restore rare slavery painting
*Ahead of the annual remembrance day for the abolition of the slave trade, art conservationists…
Burundi heightens border surveillance with DRC over Ebola concerns
*Should we fear an Ebola epidemic in Burundi? The country is not taking chances with…
Africa: foreign currencies in short supply
Today we reflect on the problem of the currency crisis in several African countries… From…
Ex junta leader sworn in as head of Sudan transition council
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the outgoing head of Sudan’s military council, was sworn in as…
Man United slam racist attack on Pogba after penalty miss
Manchester United are working on identifying individuals who racially abused Paul Pogba online after the…
Micho Sredojevic joins Zamalek as coach [Football Planet]
On this edition, we look at the preliminaries of the African Club Cups with the…