South African Ex-Parliament Speaker Released on Bail Amid Corruption Allegations Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Griffith Sarah Apr 5, 2024 ​ South African politics, former Speaker of Parliament , Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula in Court Pretoria, South Africa - In a significant development within South The arrest highlights ongoing corruption issues within the African National Congress (ANC) as the nation Read also: South Africa's Parliament Speaker Steps Down Amid Corruption Allegations Despite resigning

In a significant move towards continental trade, Ghanaian enterprises are gearing up to conquer the African market through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). of the Nation address, Ghana's proactive engagement with AfCFTA positions it as a key player in East Africa The collaboration with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in launching the Pan-African Payment negotiated, Ghana stands out as a commendable example in implementing AfCFTA's vision for free trade across Africa

Army personnel from the East Africa Response Force (EARF), under the auspices of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, have embarked on a critical three-day emergency response exercise at the United a testament to the U.S. commitment to swiftly address emergencies and protect its interests in East Africa This regularly scheduled training, endorsed by host nations across Africa, serves a dual purpose. Uganda, with its strategic significance in East Africa, provides an ideal backdrop for such comprehensive

Lola Group Grants $33 Million to SDD-UBIDS as Leader Claims All African Countries Can't Afford Guarantees Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Ayize claire Jul 15, 2024 Map of Africa with an Empty bank safe Tarrence, team lead for the international investment platform Lola Group in Turkey, declared that all African Despite expressing concerns about the reluctance of funders to invest in Africa due to past project failures Tarrence highlighted plans to facilitate exchange programs, enabling students from countries like South Africa

East African activists are raising concerns over citizens increasingly seeking advanced medical treatment WhatsApp Copy link louis Buyisiwe Mar 15, 2024 ​ A nurse in an improved facility Citizens of the East African On March 12, the Africa Coalition on Public Service, representing over 500 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), addressed the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) in Nairobi, Kenya, spotlighting the urgent The petitioners pointed out that current health spending in Africa stands at a mere $188 per capita,

AfDB to Boost Infrastructure Funding Amid Accelerating African Growth Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Ayize claire May 29, 2024 ​ AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina The African Development Bank (AfDB) is poised to increase infrastructure funding as Africa's economic growth is projected to accelerate. Speaking at the bank's annual meeting, Adesina highlighted the resilience of African economies despite actively involved in several major infrastructure projects, including raising $3.2 billion for the East Africa

Implications for the DRC Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Mbeki edmond Jun 16, 2024 ​ South Africa's significant implications for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly in terms of South Africa's In 2023, he announced the deployment of South African troops to the DRC to assist the FARDC in their This move was part of a broader regional initiative, led by the Southern African Development Community

Lourenço, has been actively involved in mediating the crisis, with Lourenço being appointed as the African Union's mediator. could have far-reaching implications for the region, potentially leading to the resolution of one of Africa's

Burning Flag as 'Treasonous' Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Mbeki edmond May 9, 2024 ​ South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa makes an address Johannesburg, May 8 —In a bold and controversial move, South Africa flag eventually emerges from the ashes, accompanied by the DA’s rallying cry, "Unite to rescue South Africa has described the potential coalition between the ANC and the EFF as a "doomsday" scenario for South Africa ’s polling numbers hovering just over 40%, the upcoming election could be a turning point for South Africa

This marks the first state visit by an African president to the U.S. since 2008. Biden aims to bolster U.S. influence in Africa amidst increased Chinese and Russian activity on the continent Biden will designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally, making it the first sub-Saharan African country Biden plans an official visit to Africa in February, following the U.S. presidential election, reflecting

This marks the first state visit by an African president to the U.S. since 2008. Biden aims to bolster U.S. influence in Africa amidst increased Chinese and Russian activity on the continent Biden will designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally, making it the first sub-Saharan African country Biden plans an official visit to Africa in February, following the U.S. presidential election, reflecting

recognizing him as an artist who has carved out a historical legacy and serves as an inspiration for Africa of African traditions instead of emulating American artists. She noted the global influence of African music, calling it an unfailing source of inspiration with the inspiration from the powerful rhythms of Nigerian folk music and honing his craft in the tradition of Africa In 2023, he was the first African artist to headline and sell out a stadium show in the United States