Zimbabwe hold upper hand as Afghanistan teeter on 46-3
Afghanistan lost three wickets early in their second innings and were 46-3, still trailing Zimbabwe by 40 runs, when bad…
Ghana’s parliament passes provisional budget, averts government shutdown
Ghana’s parliament has passed a provisional budget that allows the government to spend 68.1 billion Ghanaian cedis ($4.65 billion) through…
Post-election crisis in Mozambique forces nearly 3,000 to flee abroad
The aftermath of Mozambique’s disputed presidential election has driven nearly 3,000 people to seek refuge in neighboring countries, as violence…
Cristiano Ronaldo reflects on Al-Nassr journey: “Life is good, but I want more”
Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer, recently reflected on his two-year stint at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, expressing satisfaction but…
Egypt’s tourism sector hits record revenues
Egypt’s tourism sector achieved record-breaking revenues of over $14 billion in the past eleven months, marking a 7.8% increase, the…
Ghana passes provisional budget ahead of transition
Ghana’s parliament has passed a provisional budget that allows the government to spend $4.65 billion through March. Outgoing President Nana…
The entrepreneur tackling Uganda’s second-hand clothing problem
At Owino Market in Kampala, shoppers jostle for space between stalls filled with second hand clothes – mostly from European…
French and German foreign ministers make historic visit to Damascus
In a historic diplomatic gesture, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock traveled to Damascus, marking…
Coming home: Ghana has granted citizenship to hundreds of African Americans
Keachia Bowers and Damon Smith used to live in Florida. But in 2023, they left everything behind and moved to…
Boy, 7, survives five days in Zimbabwe game park among lions
In a tale of survival against all odds, a seven-year-old Zimbabwean boy has been rescued after spending five days alone…
Ethiopia and Somalia vow to strengthen ties
The diplomatic dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia that had led to tense regional relations has been resolved, Somalia’s foreign minister…
Gazans express hope for peace as New Year dawns
As the world welcomed 2025, the people of Gaza marked the occasion with prayers and hopes for an end to…
Dollar at two-year high on growth outlook
The U.S. dollar hit a two-year high on Thursday in the first day of 2025 trading, building on last year’s…
Ivory Coast president says French forces to withdraw
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said on Tuesday that French forces would withdraw from the West African nation, continuing the…
Ghana ends visa requirements for Africans
Beginning in early 2025, Ghana is allowing visa free entry to citizens of all countries in Africa, after president Nana…
Ivory Coast begins withdrawal of French troops in January 2025
On Wednesday, Ivory Coast made a significant announcement regarding the future of its military relationship with France. The West African…
Nigeria to launch credit guarantee firm to boost economy
Nigeria will establish a National Credit Guarantee Company in May 2025 to improve access to credit for businesses and individuals,…
‘Extraordinary’ Zambian musician dies after New Year’s Eve crash
Dandy Krazy, one of Zambia’s most popular musicians, has died from injuries caused by a road collision on New Year’s…
Drunken officer freed suspects to celebrate New Year, Zambian police say
A drunken police officer in Zambia freed 13 suspects from custody so that they could go and celebrate the new…