US extends coronavirus closures of borders with Mexico, Canada | Coronavirus pandemic News
Extension until at least August 21 comes days after Canada said it will ease restrictions for US travelers next month.…
‘Music serves as a bridge between Africa and the rest of the world’
People haven’t stopped dancing ever since Nigerian singer Yemi Alade released her first hit in 2013. After winning a TV…
The US is likely to donate more vaccines than China
Thus far, China has been the biggest donor of vaccines to Africa. The US is going to change this. The…
Why are Facebook and Amazon afraid of Lina Khan? | Business and Economy News
Most Americans can’t name the chair of the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – the nation’s antitrust watchdog –…
Frelimo’s governance betrayed Samora Machel’s dream
He inspired the people of Mozambique to imagine and build a new nation in which development, social justice, and solidarity…
France rolls out new COVID-19 health pass as infections surge | Coronavirus pandemic News
Mandatory certificates come into effect for visitors to cultural venues as gov’t moves to tackle the fourth wave of cases.…
When South Africa sneezes, Zimbabwe catches the cold
The violence, to which President Cyril Ramaphosa responded by deploying the military, has claimed the lives of over 70 people…
Canada’s Kinross and Mauritania finally come to an agreement…without Tasiast Sud
In this text, which includes most of the elements that were included in the original agreement that was signed in…
NBA champions: Bucks break 50-year title drought | Basketball News
Led by Greek superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee team beats the Phoenix Suns 105-98 to claim the title. The Milwaukee…
UK to permanently deploy two warships in Asia Pacific | Military News
Britain has announced that it will permanently deploy two warships in Asian waters after its Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier and…
Algeria’s Islamist parties are joining the opposition
Algeria’s largely boycotted 12 June legislative election was marked by the once-popular Islamist movement’s failure to emerge as the country’s…
First event of troubled Tokyo Olympics gets under way | Olympics News
Softball match takes place two days before the official opening ceremony of the COVID-hit 2020 Games. Japanese pitcher Yukiko Ueno…
Why is Tanzania’s opposition pushing for constitution change?
The current constitution of Tanzania was adopted in 1977 by senior members of the ruling party, when the country was…
Colombia presents new tax reform to Congress amid more protests | Protests News
The finance ministry says the bill will not affect most taxpayers, after a proposed increase in April drew protests. Colombia’s…
Will AI risk analysis really expand access to credit in Africa?
Traditionally, African lenders use credit bureau scores, assessing, for instance, if a customer has a history of missed credit card…
This could have been Africa’s Cannes festival
This included the films that were competing for the Palme d’Or, which unsurprisingly went to a film directed by a…
US stocks rebound day after intense Delta variant-fuelled selloff | Business and Economy News
Stocks jumped on Wall Street Tuesday as investors went back to buying following a rout the day before brought on…
The World Bank hopes to build up Africa’s strength and promote its economic recovery
In the midst of the pandemic, the focus of the International Development Association (IDA), one of the institutions that make…
Germany’s Merkel defends warning systems in wake of deadly floods | Angela Merkel News
German government faces growing questions about how well-prepared authorities were for devastating natural disaster. Chancellor Angela Merkel has defended Germany’s…
The UK has a part to play in the climate crisis
This week, governments of more than 100 developing nations – many of them African, and all of them least responsible…