THE UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has condemned terror attacks against several churches and synagogues in Russia’s mainly Muslim Dagestan region, with the death toll now rising to at least 20. Guterres, in a statement by his Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, on…
Mali has jailed 10 opponents of the ruling military junta, including leading opposition politicians, for demanding a return to civilian rule, their lawyers told AFP on Monday. The lawyers said the ten, who include the heads of parties and…
IN a rare visit to Africa, the top US general is exploring ways to maintain the US military presence in West Africa after Niger expelled US forces in favour of partnering with Russia, a significant setback for Washington. Air Force General C.Q.…
A DELEGATION of three German aviation experts arrived in Malawi on Sunday to investigate the military plane crash that claimed the lives of Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others on June 10. This independent probe follows a call from President Lazarus…
MALI’S Transitional President, Assimi Goïta, has accused France of attempting to undermine the country’s administration by printing counterfeit CFA franc notes to destabilise Mali’s economy. In a speech delivered in the Malian city of Sikasso on June 22, Goïta called…
Ghana has announced an agreement in principle with two bondholder groups to restructure approximately $13bn of its international debt. This deal, which includes up to a 37 percent reduction in debt, marks a significant step towards completing a long-awaited debt…
MICROSOFT, in collaboration with industry experts across Africa, has released a whitepaper titled AI and the Future of Work in Africa, highlighting the continent’s unique opportunity to influence the future of work through large language learning models (LLMs) and generative AI.…
NIGERIA, Africa’s most populous nation and one of its largest economies, is grappling with mounting challenges related to its escalating public debt. As reported by the Debt Management Office (DMO), Nigeria’s total public debt surged to N121.67 trillion by March…
MTN Ghana has announced that it will discontinue the use of scratch cards by June 30, 2024, as part of its efforts to lead in digital solutions and adopt eco-friendly practices. The telecom giant has informed customers and partners that…
Canada has prohibited foreign nationals seeking a post-graduation work permit to apply at a port of entry which could be airport, land or marine border. As of June 21, 2024, foreign nationals seeking a post-graduation work permit can no longer…
