Ghana Explores German Partnership to Modernise Rail Network
Ghana is exploring cooperation with Germany in railway infrastructure and engineering as part of efforts to modernise and expand its rail network, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Ministry said. The discussions took…
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South Africa Expands Visa-Free Entry to Citizens of 22 African Countries
South Africa has published an updated list of 22 African countries whose citizens are eligible for visa-free entry for tourism,…
Former Senegal President Macky Sall Returns to Dakar to Rally Support for UN Chief Bid
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall will return to Senegal on Friday for his first public visit since leaving office, seeking…
10th Annual Continental Forum of Election Management Bodies Concludes in Egypt
Election management bodies from across Africa concluded the 10th Annual Continental Forum of Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in Sharm El-Sheikh,…
Jul. 7 Marks World Kiswahili Language Day
The African Union (AU) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday marked World Kiswahili Language…
Africa’s Fuel Costs Remain Elevated Despite Oil Slide
Although global oil prices have retreated from recent highs as tensions in the Middle East eased, consumers across much of…
EXCLUSIVE: IOM Highlights Risks Along Horn of Africa-Arabian Migration Route
The Eastern Migration Route linking the Horn of Africa to the Arabian Peninsula through Djibouti and Yemen is considered one…
Ethiopia Steps Up Community Recovery Efforts After Desert Locust Crises
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture said on Friday it is intensifying efforts to support communities affected by desert locust outbreaks, as…
Fire Ravages Ghana’s Kantamanto Market, Displacing Thousands
A devastating fire broke out early Thursday morning at the Kantamanto Market in Accra, one of Ghana’s largest and most…
Ghana Opens Borders: Lifts Visa Requirement for All African Nationals
Ghana has announced a significant policy change, lifting visa requirements for all African nationals in a bid to foster unity…
UN Report Exposes Systemic Failures in Nigerian Oil Spill Cleanup Efforts, Hindering Progress in Ogoniland
A damning new report from the United Nations (UN) has laid bare the ongoing failures of Nigeria’s Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation…
South Africa: 12 Killed in Head-On Collision Between Minibus and Pickup Truck
A tragic head-on collision on the N2 highway in South Africa has resulted in at least twelve fatalities, with the…
Cyclone Chido Hits Mozambique After Devastating Mayotte and Comoros
Cyclone Chido, which first formed on December 7-8 in the southeastern Indian Ocean, has continued its destructive path, striking Mozambique…
