Bill granting head of Mali’s junta, Gen. Assimi Goita, five more years in power signed into law/in /by
The head of Mali's junta General Assimi Goita has granted himself a five-year presidential mandate, renewable "as many times as necessary" and without election, in a bill signed into law on Thursday.
Dancehall superstar Shatta Wale urges young people to back President Mahama/in /by
Ghanaian dancehall superstar Shatta Wale has urged his fans to back President John Mahama, saying his government will help them put money in their pockets.
Bridging the legal gap in Africa’s digital boom {Business Africa}/in /by
As Africa Goes Digital, Can the Law Keep Up?On this episode we explore The Race to Build a Tech-Ready Legal Force in a Rapidly Evolving Continent and Kigali is set to Launch Sub-Saharan Africa’s First Urban Cable-Car System, Prioritizing Accessibility and Job Creation.
Brazil coach Ancelotti sentenced to one year in prison for tax fraud/in /by
Ancelotti has been coaching Brazil's national football team since May this year. A Spanish court handed him a sentence of one year in prison and a hefty fine for committing tax fraud during his first term as Real Madrid manager in 2014.
Trial of DRC’s former Justice Minister Constant Mutamba postponed for two weeks/in /by
The trial of Congo’s former Minister of Justice Constant Mutamba has been postponed for two weeks after its opening hearing in a Kinshasa court.
“No Sign of Weakness”: Burna Boy to release new album/in /by
Fresh off becoming the first African artist to sell out Paris’ iconic Stade de France in April, Nigerian singer Burna Boy has been on an incredible run, and hopes it continues with his new album out Friday.
SMES under pressure as business confidence hits four-year low in South Africa/in /by
Many Black-owned SMEs in particular rely heavily on government procurement contracts—a model some argue is no longer sustainable. Without diversification into sectors such as agriculture, real estate, or franchising experts warn that long-term resilience will remain out of reach
Nigerian security forces kill 30 gunmen in counter-attack in northwest/in /by
Nigerian security forces have killed at least 30 gunmen after armed attacks in the country’s troubled northwest, authorities said Thursday.
Morocco shines at women’s AFCON 2024 with thrilling win over DR Congo/in /by
Morocco now prepares for a decisive clash against Senegal on Saturday, July 12, in what could determine their path to the knockout stage.
Lesotho declares two-year state of disaster amid US tariff fallout/in /by
Authorities now hope to attract new investment, diversify the economy, and seek international support to navigate what they call an unfolding economic emergency.