South Africa suspends police chief over corruption case
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday suspended the national police chief implicated in a $20 million health tender scandal
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Tanzania vows constitutional reform following post-election bloodshed
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has promised constitutional reform in response to last year’s post-election violence that left hundreds of
Ghana summons South African envoy over reported xenophobic attacks
Government has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of the South African High Commission in Ghana, Mr. Thando Dthamba, over recent
Kenya signals investment in Uganda’s $4bn refinery to reciprocate Yoweri Museveni’s support.
William Ruto, Kenya’s president, has recently committed to making a substantial investment in Uganda’s long-delayed oil refinery project. Addressing participants
Zimbabwe and Botswana move toward passport-free travel in push for deeper integration.
Zimbabwe and Botswana are advancing efforts to strengthen regional integration through a significant agreement that will permit citizens of both
Ramaphosa set to speak to South Africa on xenophobic violence concerns
Amid growing alarm over xenophobic violence directed at foreign nationals including Ghanaians South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to
Zambia signs $1.5bn energy pact to add 900MW and reinforce power supply amid climate strain
A $1.5 billion funding deal has been secured by Zambia from China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) to boost electricity generation
UN warns Libya at ‘critical’ crossroads amid deepening divisions
The United Nations says Libya is at a “critical” crossroads, facing deep political fragmentation, a distorted economy, and delayed elections
Cocoa farmers warn bumper harvest threatened by payment delays
Cocoa farmers in Ghana say payment delays of up to six months are preventing them from harvesting a rain-boosted mid-crop,
Refuse rural posting, lose your slot – Health Minister warns doctors
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has cautioned medical doctors against rejecting postings to underserved districts, warning that those