Nigeria’s Central Bank sacks board of three banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed the boards and management of Keystone, Polaris and Union Banks this week…
Tanzania major breakthrough for the Chinese avocado market
Tanzania has recorded a major breakthrough in its bid to access the lucrative Chinese avocado export market after the Asian…
Angola’s central bank governor highlights banking services expansion
The governor of the National Bank of Angola (BNA), Manuel Dias, last weekend said the expansion of banking services in…
South Africa’s Magubane ‘not just a struggle photographer
Earlier, we reported that the renowned South African photographer Peter Magubane was being laid to rest in an official state…
Israel officials support Gaza destruction, court hears
Israel’s plan to “destroy” Gaza comes from “the highest level of state”, the UN’s top court has heard. The claims…
Afcon 2023: Gambia squad ‘could have died’ on aborted flight to Ivory Coast
The Gambia squad travelling to Ivory Coast for the forthcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations “could have died” during a…
Afcon 2023: Romain Saiss says Morocco have different expectations after World Cup run
When Morocco step out against Tanzania for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener on 17 January, it will be…
Sierra Leone charges 27 soldiers over foiled coup attempt
A court in Sierra Leone has charged 27 soldiers with multiple offences over an alleged coup attempt. “The charges include…
Gambia ex-minister faces torture charges in Swiss trial
A former interior minister of The Gambia goes on trial in Switzerland on Monday accused of crimes against humanity. Ousman…
Libya declares force majeure at oilfield amid protests
Libya’s state-owned energy firm has declared a state of force majeure at Al-Sharara oilfield after protests disrupted production at the…
Kenya faces backlash over ‘hectic’ visa-free entry
Kenya is facing a backlash over the visa-free entry policy introduced for all foreigners this month, with some terming it…
Rishi Sunak had significant doubt over Rwanda plan, papers suggest
Rishi Sunak had significant doubts about sending migrants to Rwanda when he was chancellor, papers seen by suggest. They suggest…
A Tribe Called Judah becomes highest-earning Nigerian film
A Nollywood film has smashed box office records, becoming the first Nigerian movie to earn 1bn naira ($1.1m; £900,000) in…
Indian navy boards ship attacked by pirates off Somali coast
Indian navy commandos have boarded a ship hijacked by pirates off Somalia’s coast, officials say. Crew members had sent a…
US dismisses SA’s case against Israel as ‘meritless’
The US has dismissed South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). South Africa argued that…
Nigeria seeks to ban degrees from Kenya, Uganda in crackdown
Nigeria says it will extend the suspension of degrees accreditation to more countries, including Kenya and Uganda. This comes days…
Angola coffee exports up 37%
Angola yielded just over USD 3.5 million as a result of the export of 1,427 tons of commercial coffee (Robusta…
Northern Ethiopia facing famine, says official
Ethiopia’s war-scarred Tigray region is “on the verge of a humanitarian catastrophe” comparable to the famine in 1984-85 that prompted…
BRD and KfW sign €15.6M to support Rwanda SMEs and Export Growth
In a bid to bolster employment opportunities and empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Rwanda, the Government of Rwanda,…
New LAM flight connects Mozambique and South Africa offering relief for miners
Mozambique’s Minister of Transport, Mateus Magala, announced a groundbreaking flight between Lanseria, South Africa, and Xai-Xai, in Gaza, providing a…