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Liberia: Senate’s War Crimes Court Endorsement Gains U.S. Support
A wave of cautious optimism is washing over Liberia as its Legislature overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution to establish a War and Economic Crimes Court. This long-awaited decision, a crucial step towards addressing the deep scars left by…
Kenya Power Cuts Electricity Costs By 13.7pc for Domestic Users
Nairobi — Kenyans will now enjoy cheaper electricity bills after Kenya Power announced a 13.7 percent power cost cut starting this month.The utility firm links the drop to the strengthening of the Kenyan shilling against the American dollar…
Rwanda Urges More Global Collaboration As Eight Countries Prosecute Genocide Suspects
John Bosco Siboyintore, Head of Rwanda's Genocide Fugitives Tracking Unit at the National Public Prosecution Authority (GFTU), has revealed the hurdles encountered in prosecuting genocide suspects scattered across the globe and called for…
Kenya’s Cost of Living to Drop Further On Lower Food, Fuel Prices
Kenya is poised for a sustained decline in inflation, propelled by a consecutive four-month downturn in fuel and food prices alongside a robust shilling, offering respite to consumers grappling with a soaring cost of living.
Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed Currency Surges Amid Market Skepticism
Zimbabwe's newly launched gold-backed currency, known as the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has hit the ground running, gaining 1.1 percent against the U.S. dollar in its first week of trading.
Sudan: Who Laments ‘Huge Human Cost’ of Sudan Conflict
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the crisis in Sudan has become one of the most severe and largest crises in the world, at a huge human cost, after a year of violent conflict.
Sudan’s Year of War – Why There’s No Hope for a Cease-Fire
After a year of war, Sudan is dealing with one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. As more local and international actors get involved, the outlook remains grim.
South Africa: Cape Town Welcomes Legend Abdullah Ibrahim for a Concert
Cape Town's Abdullah Ibrahim is set to perform at a sold-out concert at the City Hall tonight, 12 April 2024, after a five-year hiatus.
Mali Political Parties to Challenge Junta’s Order Suspending Political Activities
Political parties and civil society groups in Mali have rejected the suspension of political activities by the country's military rulers and plan to mount a legal challenge to the order from the junta which also banned media coverage of…
South Africa: EFF and MK Party Dominate South Africa’s Online Election Debate
In the lead-up to South Africa's 2024 national elections, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) are dominating the online conversation, according to this biweekly report from the Centre for Analytics and…
Sudan: Only 20 to 30% of Health Facilities Remain Functional in Sudan
After one year of the war, the aid provided to millions of people is a drop in the ocean due to political blockages created by the warring parties and a lack of action from the United Nations and international humanitarian organisations.
Chad’s Opposition Says Deby Jumping the Gun On Presidential Campaigning
Yaounde, Cameroon — Opposition candidates are accusing Chad's military ruler, General Mahamat Idriss Deby, of flouting election rules and launching his campaign before the official starting date of April 14.
South Africa: Who Ends Up Paying If DMRE Cooks the Price of Nuclear Power? SAFCEI Asks
It has been just over two (2) weeks since the deadline for comments on the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy's (DMRE) draft 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP2023).
Africa: Can We Have Our Food, and Equality Too
Dar es Salaam — The world faces a daunting challenge: securing food for a growing global population while navigating the complexities of climate crisis and entrenched gender inequalities. These issues are deeply intertwined, with women -…
Mali – Junta Bans Media Coverage of Political Parties
In addition to banning the activities of political parties, Mali's ruling junta has also imposed a ban on media coverage of political life.Mali's military junta continued to restrict political life in the country on Thursday, banning the…
Zimbabwe’s New Gold-Backed Currency Gets Off to a Chaotic Start
Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency is designed to fight inflation and wean the economy off the US dollar, but it has suffered a chaotic start with shops accepting only US dollars on Tuesday and Zimbabweans queuing up outside banks for…