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…
Does Nigeria need another national conference?
It’s election season again in Nigeria, a time when almost everything in the newspapers, on TV and radio is related…
The insurrection in South Africa is about more than freeing Zuma | Corruption
Over the last 11 days South Africa has been engulfed by the worst unrest and mass violence since the end…
User base for Ghana’s digital currency much wider than bitcoin
The country is set to start piloting an electronic currency fully backed by the cedi in September. First deputy governor…
Encampment evictions: Another face of colonial violence in Canada | Housing
Starting before 5am on the morning of June 22, more than 150 police officers and private security guards descended on…
Prince Johnson and George Boley, former warlords who remain powerful in politics
In Liberia, calls for a court to try war and economics crimes are getting louder. The Liberian senate is hearing…