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The government of Tanzania invests US$86 million to the construction of new public secondary schools.

The government of Tanzania has released 208 billion Tanzanian shillings (about 86 million U.S. dollars) for the construction of new public secondary schools across the country to accommodate new entrants in January 2024, an official said on Saturday. Deogratius Ndejembi,...

Morocco crowned U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions

Fireworks for the Atlas Cubs in Rabat's Moulaye Abdallah stadium. Moroccan fans accompanied their players into Saturday night to pick up the trophy of the CAN U23. A 2-1 victory over Egypt at the end of the suspense was...

Niger in the grip of a blistering heatwave with high temperatures

Agadez, Niger is currently in the grip of a blistering heatwave, with high temperatures. The scorching heat is having a profound impact on both humans and livestock in the region. According to the National Meteorological Agency of Niger, temperatures have...

Kenya, Congo-Brazzaville sign 18 cooperation deals, abolish visa restrictions

The Kenyan Head of State, William Ruto, on a state visit to Congo-Brazzaville has announced the removal of visa restrictions to ease movement of people between his country and Congo. Received on arrival by his counterpart Denis Sassou Nguesso, President Ruto...

Can Africa pursue economic development without relying on fossil fuels?

As the global climate emergency intensifies, the question arises: Can Africa pursue economic development without relying on fossil fuels?  While many African countries heavily depend on oil and gas exports, the continent experiences the harshest impacts of climate change despite...

Nigeria: Fuel demand falls following end of subsidies

Fuel consumption has fallen in Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu removed costly subsidies. This is according to figures released to the Reuters news agency by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The average daily petrol consumption reportedly reached 48.43...

ECOWAS holds 50th Ordinary Session of its MSC at Ministerial Level in Bissau

The Fiftieth Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the Ministerial level held in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau on July 5, 2023. In his welcome address, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, highlighted...

Corruption worsens in 36 African Countries

A recent Afrobarometer survey  has unveiled  a significant surge in corruption across 36 African countries during 2021/2022. The report indicates a 46% increase in corruption in some countries, a 12% moderate rise, and a stable situation at approximately 20%. Around 58%...

Ukraine war can lead to political instability in parts of Africa – KAIPTC

The war in Ukraine has the potential to create political divisions in some parts of Africa particularly in countries where leaders may not want to give up their positions as Heads of State. Such leaders may seek the backing of...

Kenya passes law to TAX digital content creators

The government of Kenya has finally passed a law to tax digital content creators like YouTubers, Tik-tokers, bloggers and others who make money from their content and from activities as brand influencers. The government seem to have gotten wind of...
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