Algeria schedules presidential election for September
Algeria planned to hold early presidential elections on September 7, according to a presidential statement. The decision was made following
Ethiopian security forces arrest 50 suspects for plotting armed violence
Ethiopian security forces have announced the arrest of 50 suspects for plotting armed violence and terrorist activities in the country’s
AfDB pledges 80 million U.S. dollars to support Burundi’s agricultural sector
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will provide a grant of 80 million U.S. dollars to support Burundi’s agricultural sector before
Zambia launches new system to modernize tax administration
The Zambian government launched an innovative tax system on Tuesday that will modernize tax administration and increase revenue collection. The
WHO calls for targeted investment to tackle oral diseases in Africa
The growing burden of oral diseases in Africa can be curbed by investing in hygiene education, human resources and robust
African Union mulls follow-on mission in Somalia in 2025
The African Union is considering a follow-on mission after the official exit of the current mission in December, a senior
Kenya launches strategic plan to promote use of nuclear energy
Kenya launched its strategic plan on Monday, providing a roadmap to promote the peaceful use of nuclear technology in electricity
South Sudan closes schools as heatwave intensifies
South Sudan on Saturday announced an indefinite closure of all schools as a result of heatwaves over the past few
Zambia records positive ICT growth in 2023
Zambia’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector recorded positive growth last year, the country’s telecommunications regulator said Wednesday. The Zambia
Nigerian president vows no ransom for return of abducted schoolchildren, women
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has taken a firm stance against paying ransom for the release of recently abducted schoolchildren and