Senegal: Opposition members to regain eligibility for 2024 election
Sall in May welcomed members of various parties, religious leaders and civil society to a multi-day national dialogue aimed at reducing political tensions. Proposals will be submitted to Sall who is expected to address the nation by June 25.
Pres. Mnangagwa files papers to contest Zimbabwe’s upcoming elections
President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday filed his papers to contest Zimbabwe's upcoming elections, insisting that the closely-watched vote would be peaceful despite complaints of an opposition crackdown.
Four points to understanding the debt of developing countries
The international summit dubbed 'for a New Financing Pact' will kick off on Thursday (June 22). If climate is set to be the main driver of the talks, restructuring debt will be another hot topic. Debt impacts the adaptation to the climate crisis of developing countries.
Pics of the day: June 21, 2023
Africanews samples the best pictures of the day’s news.
Pics of the day: June 20, 2023
Africanews samples the best pictures of the day’s news.
The challenges of South Africa’s green energy transition
The country's worst blackouts have put the spotlight on the government's controversial energy transition strategy.
New digital payment system to ‘revolutionise’ business in Somalia
A new national contactless payment system will revolutionize business in Somalia, the central bank governor has told a famous British newswire.
Basketball: FC Barcelona condemns racist insults hurled at Nigerian player James Nnaji
FC Barcelona on Wednesday condemned racist insults hurled at its Nigerian player James Nnaji before the final of the Spanish Basketball Championship, which the Catalan club won at Real Madrid.
Zambia optimistic about securing a debt agreement in Paris
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema expressed confidence on Wednesday that his government would secure a plan to restructure his country's debt at talks in Paris this week with its creditors.
Sierra Leone elections: struggling economy main focus for voters
As Sierra Leoneans prepare to head to the polls this Saturday, the growing economic hardship is on everyone's mind.