AT no point in history has the CFA franc – the name of a colonial currency used in west and central African countries belonging to the franc zone – been closer to its demise. Senegal has overwhelmingly voted for leftwing Pastef candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye (and…
NIGERIA’S National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken a decisive step in public health safety by issuing a recall for a batch of Johnson & Johnson’s children’s cough syrup. The recall comes following the detection…
MALI’S military junta has issued a decree halting all political party activities in the country until further notice, according to government spokesperson Abdoulaye Maiga. The announcement was made in a televised statement on Wednesday evening, citing the imperative of maintaining public order.…
THE East African Community (EAC) is deliberating the prospect of designating April 7 each year as an EAC Day to commemorate the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, as stated in a recent announcement by the EAC. According to the statement issued…
IN a landmark development, the government of Guinea revealed on Tuesday that stakeholders involved in the Simandou iron ore project have inked financing agreements worth a staggering $15bn. The agreements, aimed at bolstering crucial infrastructure, represent a significant step forward…
PRESIDENT of the United State of America, Joe Biden has vowed that his country’s commitment to defend Israel against Iran was “ironclad”. This comes over concerns in Washington that a “significant” Iranian strike could happen within days. Trojan News reports…
IN a significant move towards addressing the lingering wounds of Liberia’s turbulent past, the Senate has thrown its weight behind the establishment of a war crimes court. This court aims to bring long-overdue justice to victims of serious abuses perpetrated during…
MALAWI’S journalistic community reels as police apprehend journalist Macmillan Mhone for his role in an online corruption exposé dating back to 2023. The story, published during Mhone’s tenure at news outlet Malawi24, implicates a government conspiracy suspect, Abdul Karim Batatawala. Mhone’s…
KENYA’S economic prospects for 2024 are brightening, according to insights from a survey conducted by the central bank. Business leaders also express optimism fuelled by several positive indicators, including the strengthened position of the shilling against major global currencies. The…
AS we navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, all stakeholders must come together and adopt a structured approach to ensure the trustworthiness and ethical use of AI systems. One such framework that provides a comprehensive…
