Tanzania’s Hassan Poised to Retain Presidency in Election Marred by Opposition Ban and Protests DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to secure a new term…
Ghana Slashes Passport Fees in Major Service Overhaul, Introduces Chip-Embedded Documents and Courier Delivery BOLGATANGA, Ghana – In a sweeping move set to ease the financial burden on millions, the…
University Lecturers Strike in Kenya Deepens as Unions Reject Government Offer, Demand Full Ksh.7.9 Billion MACHAKOS, Kenya – The stalemate crippling Kenya’s public universities has intensified after a crucial negotiation…
Tinubu Sacks Service Chiefs in Major Military Shake-Up, Presidency Cites Need for “New Direction” ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has initiated a sweeping overhaul of Nigeria’s military leadership, dismissing…
Absa Group Bolsters Pan-African Ambitions with Acquisition of Standard Chartered’s Retail and Wealth Business in Uganda JOHANNESBURG/KAMPALA – In a strategic move reshaping East Africa’s financial landscape, South Africa’s Absa…
Steady Diaspora Remittances Fortify Kenya’s Economic Defenses Amid Global Uncertainty NAIROBI, Kenya – In an era of fluctuating global markets and geopolitical shifts, a consistent financial lifeline from Kenyans living…
Netherlands Forges Ahead With Controversial Uganda Migration Deal Amid Legal Concerns THE HAGUE, Netherlands – In a move that signals a significant shift in European migration policy, the Netherlands is…
Fuel and Desperation: Niger State Tanker Inferno Kills Dozens in Preventable Tragedy NIGER STATE, Nigeria – In a horrifying recurrence of a preventable tragedy, dozens of people were killed and…
End of an Era: TymeBank Rebrands as Digital Giant Evolves Beyond Banking In a move that signals a new chapter for one of South Africa’s most disruptive financial forces, TymeBank,…
Zimbabwe Rolls Out Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot in Groundbreaking Initiative In a major advancement in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, Zimbabwe has been selected as one of ten nations worldwide…
