New technology being used to fight South Africa gun violence
As gunshots ring out in one of South Africa’s most dangerous neighborhoods, a new technology detects the gun’s location and
Ghana says final farewell to Kofi Annan
Ghana bid farewell to former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Thursday in a state funeral attended by African leaders and
Mobile money doing better in Somalia than most African countries
Somalia is home to one of the most active mobile money markets in the world, performing better than most countries
Kenya says IMF stand-by deal over
Kenya’s stand-by arrangement with the International Monetary Fund has expired, Finance Minister Henry Rotich said on Thursday but the country
Comoros asks Tanzania to extradite ex-Vice President Hassani
Comoros asked Tanzania to extradite a former vice president wanted for questioning over an alleged coup plot, the Indian Ocean
Cameroon promises safe elections despite violence in anglophone regions
Cameroon’s government vowed Wednesday that next month’s presidential election will be peaceful and voting will take place nationwide, despite mounting
Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta makes major changes in police force
President Uhuru Kenyatta has introduced reforms he says will improve efficiency and service within the police department. The changes touch
South Sudan parties sign power sharing deal
South Sudan warring parties have signed a final power-sharing agreement meant to end five years of civil war. The ceremony
Moody’s: Little chance of a downgrade of South Africa’s credit rating
Moody’s stable outlook on South Africa’s credit rating means there is little chance of a downgrade this year, the ratings
Airbnb on the rise, Africans cash in millions of tourism dollars
Africans have earned more than $400 million from online hospitality service Airbnb since it was launched in 2008, according to