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.…
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…
TWELVE countries have sent emergency supplies and deployed search and rescue teams to Bosnia and Herzegovina after deadly floods, the European Commission said on Monday. European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič thanked the participants for helping Bosnia and Herzegovina…
ISRAEL is commemorating the victims of the terrorist attack by the Islamist Hamas a year ago. Israeli President Isaac Herzog will open the commemorations with mourning families on Monday at the site of the Nova music festival, marking the start…
RATINGS agency Moody’s downgraded Senegal’s long-term credit rating from Ba3 to B1 on Friday, citing a significantly weaker fiscal and debt position than previously expected. The downgrade comes as Senegal faces increasing economic uncertainty due to its rising budget deficit…
TO improve access to affordable, high-quality food products in Morocco and Cote d’Ivoire, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Fipar Holding, and CDG Invest Growth have announced a major investment in Retail Holding, a prominent food and consumer goods retailer based…
Burkina Faso military-led government plans to withdraw mining permits from certain foreign companies and boost its own gold production, the country’s junta leader Ibrahim Traore announced on Saturday. However, he did not specify which permits would be revoked. In a…
COMPANIES bringing solar power to some of the poorest homes in Central and West Africa are now among the continent’s fastest-growing enterprises. These often locally-owned firms are thriving where governments have struggled to provide infrastructure and address climate change, offering hope and electricity…
