VICE-President Kashim Shettima has expressed shock over the death of Richard Tallen, son of former Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Pauline Tallen. Shettima paid a condolence visit to the deceased family residence in Abuja in the company of Deputy Chief…
Ethiopia parliament has approved Taye Astike Selassie as the new president, replacing Sahle-Work Zewde, the country’s first female head of state. Taye, who has served as foreign minister since February, steps into the largely ceremonial role, while political power remains…
ALGERIAN President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has postponed his planned visit to France once again, while accusing the former colonial power of committing ‘genocide’ during its rule in Algeria. This development signals escalating tensions between Algiers and Paris. Speaking in a televised interview,…
THE Twiga partnership, a collaboration between Barrick Gold Corporation and the Tanzanian government, has been highlighted as a key contributor to Tanzania’s extractive industry revenue, generating 51 percent of the sector’s income, according to the Tanzania Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative’s…
AS we look to the year 2025 and beyond, cybersecurity continues to be an essential component of both business and government operations. The ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, combined with rapid technological advancements and an increase in connected devices, presents…
AS of 2023, Egypt holds the largest share of Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), accounting for 13.63 percent, according to a report by the IMF. South Africa and Nigeria follow closely with contributions of 13.01 percent and 12.50 percent, respectively.…
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians from all walks of life to come together and form formidable unifying forces against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption.  He gave the charge in Abuja on Monday, …
SOUTH African police have arrested three suspects in connection with the massacre of 18 family members in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, following an intensive manhunt. The arrests were announced by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu during a memorial service for the victims on Sunday.…
WHATSAPP is preparing to roll out a major upgrade to its video call feature, allowing users to personalise their video chats with new filters and backgrounds. This move mirrors popular video conferencing platforms like Zoom and Google Meet, adding a…
FIFTEEN African experts have been appointed to spearhead the African Union’s efforts to strengthen transitional justice on the continent. As part of the AU Transitional Justice Policy, members of the reference group will provide ‘strategic advisory and quality control…
