Zimbabweans wary of latest currency re-launch
Zimbabweans are nervous about the country’s planned new currency. The new “Zimbabwe dollar” which hasn’t been revealed yet in paper
UN agrees to extend sanctions on DR Congo
The UN Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution to extend the sanctions regime on the Democratic Republic of Congo
16 killed in stampede in Madagascar’s capital
Madagascar’s independence day celebration turned deadly when a stampede in the stadium in the nation’s capital killed at least
Nigeria becomes first nation to qualify for AFCON 2019 last 16
Nigeria became the first nation to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations following a
37 killed in another region after coup attempt ~ Ethiopia gov’t
Thirty-seven people were killed in an attack Sunday in Ethiopia’s Benishangul-Gumuz region, the governor said Wednesday. Benishangul-Gumuz borders the Amhara
Zimbabwe allays fears over gold sales, remittances after currency reform
Zimbabwe’s central bank has reassured gold companies and people receiving money transfers that they will still be able to receive
Namibia devises plan to save wild horses on the brink of extinction
Namibia’s Ministry of Environment and Tourism said Wednesday it will zone off sections of the Namib Naukluft Park and Tsau
Kenya tribunal stops building of coal plant in heritage site
A Kenyan tribunal has blocked the construction of a government-backed coal power plant in Lamu County, which hosts a UNESCO
African nations join effort against U.S. vetoes at WTO
African countries have joined the list of nations wanting an end to a U.S. veto on judicial appointments at the
Thousands flee from Congo to seek asylum in Uganda ~ UN
About 7,500 Congolese fleeing violence have arrived in Uganda since the beginning of June, the United Nations refugee agency said