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Cameroon’s Paul Biya, presiding from the green

In Yaoundé, Cameroon's capital, one special golfing green holds a special place in the hearts of some of Cameroon's elite - and is the site ... of the history of one determined golfer, also known as Paul Biya.

friends again?

Algeria’s ambassador resumes his post in France

Recalled to Algiers for meetings in February following the Amira Bouraoui affair, Algeria's Said Moussi has returned to the embassy in Paris ... as a sign of détente between the two countries.

stronger together?

Nigeria 2023: After presidential poll defeat, Atiku and Obi unite against Tinubu

Despite working individually throughout the presidential campaign period, Atiku Abubakar of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ... and the Labour Party’s (LP) Peter Obi have now forged a strategic partnership to overturn the victory of Bola Tinubu as president-elect. Could this work?

coming of age

Kenya: Five top films and series to watch on Netflix, Showmax

The Kenyan entertainment space has changed completely over the past five years, especially with the entry of international streaming sites into ... the country. Showmax, owned by South Africa-based MultiChoice, was the first site to launch in Kenya, and was well received, given its high production values and hefty budget for producing Kenyan films.

the race card

South Africa: Ahead of DA congress, party faces same old questions

As South Africa’s official opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA) gears up for what is expected to be one of its most important elective ... congresses, it finds itself needing to address the same old questions.

who's who

Ghana’s 2024 presidential race: Who has jumped on John Mahama’s comeback train?

John Mahama believes he has unfinished business with Ghana and his wide network of friends and family across the country will play an important ... role in his next political moves.

1 meal only

Mozambique: Food crisis worsens amidst climate shocks, political conflicts

More than a million Mozambicans are trying to feed their families on one meal a day as food insecurity, unrest, and the climate crisis create ... daily difficulties.

Cameroon’s Paul Biya, presiding from the green

stronger together?

Nigeria 2023: After presidential poll defeat, Atiku and Obi unite against Tinubu

the race card

South Africa: Ahead of DA congress, party faces same old questions

Fore! Score

Cameroon’s Paul Biya, presiding from the green

stronger together?

Nigeria 2023: After presidential poll defeat, Atiku and Obi unite against Tinubu

the race card

South Africa: Ahead of DA congress, party faces same old questions

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huge losses

Ghana: Violent attacks on mining companies could hamper sector growth

An upsurge in violent clashes in Ghana between mining companies and illegal small-scale miners in their host communities in the last six months ... could hinder more investment in the sector if a solution is not found, according to the Ghana Chamber of Mines.

Northern light

Nigeria: Umar Damagum, PDP’s acting leader, comes with ‘with technical know-how’

Nigeria's main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, has appointed an acting chairman, Umar Damagum, to replace Iyorchia Ayu, the former ... senate president who oversaw the party's worst electoral outing since 1999.

new trajectory

Benin, Ghana, Nigeria…West Africa, the new hub of cocaine

A UN report has underlined the growing involvement of West African areas in drug trafficking, particularly of a certain white powder... ...

universal basic income

Kenya: ‘Free Money’ unmasks the often faceless recipients of foreign aid

Can universal basic income end income inequality? Filmmakers Sam Soko and Lauren DeFilippo’s follows the impact of such a social experiment ... in the Kenyan village of Kogutu in the documentary 'Free Money'.

pulling out

Zimbabwe: ZSE sees mass exodus as firms move to Victoria Falls Stock Exchange

The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) has witnessed a torrent of listings in recent months, with several companies parting ways with the main ... Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) to move to the foreign currency-denominated bourse. Analysts are subsequently sceptical about the ZSE’s future and dollar liquidity levels in the Southern African country.

protecting integrity

Nigeria: Will delayed census override past controveries using new technology?

Nigeria has pushed back its first national census in 17 years, from March to May. The government says it was forced to postpone the census on ... account of needing time to “tidy up things” in the aftermath of its elections, but vows to avoid past mistakes using digital technology.

hold your horses

Kenya: Government announces plans to amend laws on protest

Kenya’s interior ministry is proposing changes to security laws that could make it difficult to organise protests, in light of the recent demonstrations ... called by opposition leader Raila Odinga that have spiralled into violence.

niche market

Cancer, hospital renovation, laboratories… Elsmed is on all fronts

From Ethiopia to the Côte d'Ivoire, by way of Nigeria (and, soon, DRC), Elsmed is a leading player in the modernisation of Africa’s health ... care infrastructure.

pay up

Ghana: Power company ECG disconnects state bodies over $480m debt

Ghana’s major power distributor Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is on a massive nationwide disconnection spree primarily targeting state ... institutions owing a cumulative amount of $478,733,166 (GHC5.7bn).

False Alibi

LBMA standards not enough to ensure Africa gold business transparency, says SwissAid

Standards laid down by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), the global authority for precious metals, are insufficient to prevent gold ... refineries from hiding the existence of human rights and environmental issues at African suppliers, new research says.

World Bank Group President David Malpass during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the latter's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 13, 2022

Sahel sendoff

Why David Malpass, future ex-president of the World Bank, chose Niger and Togo for his last trip

David Malpass, the current president of the World Bank, is set to travel to Africa to make his final official visit as leader of the largest ... multilateral development institution.

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South Africans have mixed feelings about Kgosientso Ramokgopa, first electricity minister

Observers have mixed feelings about Kgosientho Ramogkopa, South Africa’s first-ever electricity minister. While he’s highly praised as progressive ... technocrat, the 48-year-old is also deemed a tainted figure.

decisions, decisions

South Africa: Putin’s ICC warrant and BRICS summit puts hosts in tailspin

Will South Africa enforce the ICC warrant when Russia President Vladimir Putin visits for the BRICS summit in August? Pretoria, a Putin ally, ... is vacillating between seeking specialist legal advice, affirming its legal obligation under international law or remaining firm in issuing a formal invite for Putin to attend.

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