Libya’s new interim government is facing an arduous task | Politics
The parliamentary and presidential elections planned for the end of the year give the long-suffering people of Libya reason to…
Former footballer Djibril Cissé rocking the Afro-house scene
Djibril Cissé, a national striker, had not set foot in the country of his father – Mangué Cissé, a former…
After Kenya, Creditinfo aims to expand SME scorecard to Tanzania
The company has an existing credit bureau in Tanzania meaning the scorecard can be deployed there with “minimal” investment, he…
Armenia says 3 soldiers killed in gun battle with Azeri forces | Conflict News
Both countries report escalation and blame the other side for initiating the deadly border clashes. Armenia has said three of…
Ghana’s new census is more inclusive, but there is room for improvement
For the first time, a digital data capture and transfer system was used. The use of digital innovations offered important…
Google parent sees record quarterly profits on back of retail ads | Business and Economy News
With consumers spending more time online during the pandemic, retailers have been pushing to reach them there. Google parent Alphabet…
Affordable hepatitis drug offers new hope to millions | Health News
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Malaysia has registered the world’s first affordable – and effective – new drug for hepatitis C,…
New Zealand nurses mull new offer after strike over pay, hours | Health News
Wellington, New Zealand – In the 25 years Lisa* has been a healthcare assistant, short-staffing has only got worse. Her…
Osinbajo’s chances grow slimmer as cabal tightens grip on presidency
Feted as an accomplished technocrat who managed to get things done while Buhari was away on repeated bouts of ill…
Nigeria: Why homophobic pastors should remain outside politics
In Africa’s most populous nation, a differing of opinions is a given. But when it comes views on homosexuality and…
Premium 5G iPhones and subscriptions propel Apple sales | Business and Economy News
Apple said on Tuesday that iPhone sales were $39.57bn in its third fiscal quarter, up nearly 50 percent from a…
Can William Ruto secure support from Mount Kenya in time for 2022?
The Mount Kenya voting bloc comprises 11 out of 47 counties. In the next election that is set for 2022,…
‘Mental health’ behind Biles’ shock Olympic team final exit | Olympics News
The retirement from the gymnastics team competition has left Simone Biles’ future participation at the Tokyo Games in limbo. Reigning…
Which oil company was contacted to finance the coup?
One of the two Frenchmen suspected of planning to assassinate President Andry Rajoelina asked Madagascar Oil for millions of euros.…
an uprising of elites, not of the people
The latest – and most shocking – reminder is the violence that followed the imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma.…
Ennahda calls for dialogue to resolve Tunisia’s political crisis | Politics News
Tunis, Tunisia – Tunisia’s largest political party has urged its supporters to stay off the streets and called for dialogue…
Lamamra and Hilale once again cross swords
Ramtane Lamamra, the head of Algerian diplomacy, and Omar Hilale, Morocco’s representative to the UN, have once again clashed on…
Tokyo hits record COVID cases days after Olympics began | Coronavirus pandemic News
Japanese capital registers nearly 3,000 new infections, bringing its total to more than 200,000 since the start of the pandemic.…
Tunisia: Kaïs’s coup – chronicle of a crazy day
During the evening of 25 July, President Kaïs Saïed surprised his government with the announcement of the suspension of the…
The Oromo Liberation Front is not a terrorist organisation
This piece is a response to the article “Ethiopia: Victory for the Oromo will come from winning hearts and minds,…