CAR legalises bitcoin, introduces digital currency
President Faustin-Archange Touadéra announced on 3 July that his government was officially launching a “new digital system powered by blockchain…
Africans can leverage on social media channels to achieve peace
Artificial intelligence has pitched its tents in today’s social media and this technology with its varse inclusiveness could be what…
Africa: How Africans Can Assess the Value of the Latest G7 Summit
Leaders of the world’s seven advanced economies have once again pledged economic support for Africa and other developing countries. But…
Abba Kyari safe in Kuje prison, didn’t escape – Lawyer
Abba Kyari Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari did not escape from Kuje correctional facility like other terrorists, who…
Where do rich countries stand on their debt commitments?
“Let me be very clear, the UK would like to transfer some of its Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to Africa…
Africa: Morocco and Senegal Move Into Knockout Stages At Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
Morocco and Senegal advanced to the knockout stages from Group A at the women’s Africa Cup with victories over Uganda…
After terrorists attack, 500 inmates on the run from Kuje prison
One of the recently attacked public facility (Owerri Correctional centre) in Imo state Whereabout of 500 inmates, including some high…
Rio Tinto & WCS at an impasse over the Simandou project
The exploitation of the world’s largest iron ore deposit, which was relaunched in March, is now at a standstill. Why?…
African Heads of State to Convene to Champion Strong Start to IDA 20 Implementation for a Robust Recovery
The Republic of Senegal and the World Bank Group will host a high-level meeting on July 7, 2022, with African…
British buyers seek Zimbabwean coal to plug energy supply gaps
The coal mining company Contango, which has a 70% interest in the Lubu coal project in north-western Zimbabwe, is getting…
Africa: Kenya Surpasses South Africa as Continent’s Top Avocado Exporter
Nairobi — Kenya has overtaken South Africa to become Africa’s top exporter of avocados. In Central Kenya, where the majority…
Scheduled to end second term July 31, OPEC secretary-general, Barkindo, is dead
Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo The Secretary-General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, has been confirmed dead.…
‘The African Union has been disappointing,’ says Human Rights Watch’s Kenneth Roth
Roth talks about his meetings with African leaders such as Ethiopia’s late prime minister Meles Zenawi, the Democratic Republic of…
Africa: IPBES to Release New Assessments On the Values of Biodiversity and Sustainable Use of Wild Species
New Delhi — IPS interviews Dr Anne Larigauderie, the Executive Secretary of IPBES Speaking to IPS about the importance of…
Fear grips residents as terrorists bomb Kuje prison
hands of a prisoner on prison bars Unknown gunmen Tuesday night attacked Kuje Medium Prison throwing the area into chaos…
Nigeria’s Iyinoluwa Aboyeji talks about the future of African start-ups
Rather than racing for fast profits, Aboyeji describes himself as an ‘entrepreneur in the public interest’. Co-founder of New York-based…
Africa: Ghana Banned From U-17 WWC African Qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has banned Ghana from competing in the next two editions of the U-17 Women’s…
Court adjourns trial of 2 federal staff
Justice Babangida Hassan of High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has adjourned the criminal trial of a former President…
Presidential candidates Odinga and Ruto differ on voter register
Initially, the two contenders appeared to agree that the electoral body should complement the electronic voter register and the manual…
Africa: Terrorism Affecting Socio-Economic Life of Some African Countries – National Security Minister
Some African countries are bearing the brunt of terrorism to the extent that it has affected social and economic life…