May 14, 2024
South Africa to Enact National Health Insurance Law
The bill's signing will take place at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, just days ahead of the national elections on 29 May, which pose a significant challenge to the African National Congress' three-decade dominance in South African politics....
May 14, 2024
Regional Internet Outage Forces Temporarily Closure of the US Embassy in Tanzania
While routine appointments have been cancelled and postponed to a later date, the embassy clarified that it would remain open for visa collections and to address any emergency situations involving American citizens....
May 14, 2024
Nigeria Mandates Government Use of Gas-Powered Vehicles in Green Energy Push
This directive aligns with President Tinubu’s broader strategy to harness Nigeria’s vast gas reserves, which are the largest in Africa yet remain largely underutilized due to insufficient processing infrastructure....
May 13, 2024
Chad's Interim Prime Minister Challenges Election Results
In a statement released on social media, Masra announced, “With the help of our lawyers, today we submitted a request to the Constitutional Council to reveal the truth of the ballot boxes.”...
May 13, 2024
Rwanda Denies Involvement in Grenade Attack in Burundi's Economic Hub
The attack, which occurred on Friday, resulted in injuries to at least 38 people, according to Burundi's interior ministry spokesperson, Pierre Nkurikiye....
May 13, 2024
Building Collapse in George, South Africa, Claims 24 Lives; Rescue Efforts Continue
At the time of the collapse, 81 people were inside the building. To date, 29 survivors have been rescued, with 13 currently receiving medical treatment in hospital....
