Apr 20, 2024

Thousands Left Homeless as Ethiopian Land Violence Escalates

Amhara officials have accused Tigrayan forces of initiating an invasion, an allegation that former rebels in Tigray vehemently deny....

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  Apr 20, 2024

Togo Approves Controversial Constitutional Changes Removing Term Limits

The constitutional reform transitions the country from a presidential to a parliamentary system, purportedly reducing the president's powers by making the role largely ceremonial....

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  Apr 20, 2024

President Museveni Engages with Ugandan Traders on Tax and Trade Issues after a Week-long Standoff with Revenue Collector

Acknowledging the complexity of the issues, President Museveni has asked for additional time to research and consult with technocrats on the matters raised. He has scheduled a follow-up meeting on May 7, 2024, at Kololo, where these discussions will continue....

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  Apr 19, 2024

Blow as Ghana’s newly imported train from Poland collides with lorry in test run

Railways Minister John Peter Amewu took to Facebook to describe the incident as "unfortunate, irresponsible, and unpatriotic."...

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  Apr 19, 2024

Uganda Implements New ID Requirement for Large Mobile Money Transactions

Under these regulations, all high-value transactions ( UGx 1,000,000 upwards ) at authorized agent locations and operator centres on digital financial service platforms must be conducted only after verifying the customer's identity using a valid form of identification....

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  Apr 19, 2024

Zimbabwe Faces 'Currency Chaos' with the Introduction of New ZiG Notes

Many find themselves needing to double or even triple their usual spending to get through the day due to shops rounding up transactions or refusing smaller denominations....

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