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Zambia upbeat about debt agreement

Zambia's external debt stood at $14.87 billion at the end of June 2022; Chinese lenders accounted for almost $6 billion of debt at the end of 2021, according to government data

Retail sales in South Africa continue downward trend

Retail sales in South Africa fell 0.8% year on year in January after falling by a revised 0.5% in December

Zimbabwe holds voter registration ahead general elections

"I am hoping for the better Zimbabwe because I heard the every vote counts." Molinda Chigwada, prospective voter

Senegal: Opposition figure Ousmane Sonko barricaded by police on eve of trial

"He has not been able to leave his home since last night... We don't know why, there's no court decision placing him under house arrest," Ousseynou Ly, spokesman for Sonko's political party, Pastef, told AFP

African foreign students in Tunisia demand measures against racism

The organisation that represents Sub-Saharan students in Tunisia denounced over 400 arrests and demands new policies from the government

Here are the top 500 companies in Africa

After analyzing the results of more than 1,200 companies, Jeune Afrique unveils its exclusive ranking of the 500 most important companies in Africa.

Pope Francis prays for Malawi as cyclone Freddy leaves trail of death and destruction

"I am close to the people of Malawi hit in recent days by a very strong cyclone. I pray for the dead, the injured, the displaced. May the Lord support the families and the communities hardest hit by this calamity." Pope Francis

Award-winning South African jazz singer Gloria Bosman dies

“After a short illness, she transcended peacefully at her home, surrounded by family," the family said in a statement. "Gloria had devoted her life, not just to her family, but to her music, she was loved and adored by many here in South Africa and bey...

The US promises to “stand up” for LGBTQ+ rights in Kenya

“The U.S. proudly advances efforts to protect LGBTQI+ persons from discrimination and violence and will continue to stand up for human rights and equality,”

Ghana’s Herbert Mensah to vie for Africa Rugby presidency

Herbert Mensah, sports administrator, and President of the Ghana Rugby Football Union, today announced his candidacy for President of the World Rugby's African association, Rugby Africa, the governing body of rugby in Africa.