Botswana Bets Big on Solar Future
BOTSWANA is presenting itself as a new frontier for investors seeking reliable access to African markets, with a bold commitment…
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Ghana Breaks Ground on Oil Mega-hub
GHANA has begun developing West Africa’s first integrated petroleum hub, a strategic project aimed at lowering regional fuel costs, boosting…
Kenya taps $600m to Fix Road Crisis
KENYA has secured $600 million in short-term financing from commercial banks to fund road construction projects, the country’s finance minister…
Gambian Torturer Convicted in US Court
A FORMER Gambian soldier has been convicted by a US federal court for his role in torture committed under the regime of…
Op-Ed: Why Africa’s youth cheer coups
IN Ouagadougou, young people cheer for Captain Ibrahim Traoré, not out of patriotism, but out of excitement. His speeches are remixed…
Tidjane Thiam Set to Shake up Ivorian Election
COTE d’Ivoire’s main opposition party is set to nominate Tidjane Thiam, the internationally renowned businessman and former minister, as its candidate…
President Mahama’s 1m Coders Push to Power Digital Ghana
GHANA has unveiled its most ambitious digital policy initiative to date: the 1 Million Coders Programme, a bold attempt to…
Qatar Expresses Readiness to Support Peace Efforts in Ukraine
QATAR has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting all efforts aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine and is open…
Ukraine Extends Martial Law, Mobilisation Order Until August
Ukraine has extended martial law and the mobilisation order by another 90 days until the beginning of August, as the…
New SA Envoy Under Fire Over Trump Remarks
SOUTH Africa’s newly appointed special envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas, is facing renewed scrutiny over remarks he made in 2020…