africa
Mozambique Reports 11 New Mpox Cases in Last 48 Hours
Mozambique has reported a significant increase in mpox cases, with 11 new infections confirmed over the past 48 hours. The northern province of...
Morocco’s central bank explores digital currency for cross-border payments
Morocco's central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, is actively exploring the implementation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to enhance peer-to-peer and cross-border payment...
DJ Speedsta Attends Amapiano Meets Hip Hop Event in Johannesburg Amidst Previous Criticisms of the Genre
DJ Speedsta, a prominent figure in South Africa's hip-hop scene, recently attended the Remy Martin Amapiano Meets Hip Hop event in Johannesburg, sparking...
Mauritania’s Intensified Migration Crackdown Leads to Mass Deportations, Including Recognized Refugees, Amid EU-funded Detention Centers.
Mauritania has intensified its migration control measures, leading to widespread deportations, including of recognized refugees, amid the establishment of EU-funded detention centers. This...
DJ Twitty defends gqom in podcast interview
In a recent podcast interview, DJ Twitty, born Philani Khuzwayo, passionately defended the gqom music genre, emphasizing its deep-rooted cultural significance and resilience....
Greek Parliament Passes Law Suspending Asylum Applications for North African Migrants
Greece's parliament enacted a three-month suspension of asylum applications for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, particularly Libya. This decision, passed with...
State pursues GBV case against Ace Ncobo despite ‘girlfriend’ wanting to withdraw
Former Premier Soccer League (PSL) General Manager and ex-FIFA referee, Andile "Ace" Ncobo, is facing serious legal challenges following allegations of domestic violence....
Congo-Brazzaville reports 21 mpox cases, urges public to take preventive measures
The Republic of the Congo has reported 21 confirmed cases of mpox, a viral disease formerly known as monkeypox. Health Minister Gilbert Mokoki...
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announces completion of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, set for inauguration in September 2025.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile River, marking a significant...
EU Enhances Relations with South Africa to Counter Global Power Shifts
European Union (EU) and South Africa convened their eighth bilateral summit in Cape Town, underscoring a mutual commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership...
