Ghana’s Rebounding Economy Leads to Revision of 2024 Growth Forecast
Ghana’s finance minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, has announced a revised 2024 growth forecast of 3.1%, up from the previous 2.8%, as the country recovers from its worst economic crisis in a generation. Speaking to the national parliament on Tuesday, Adam attributed the positive outlook to successful debt restructuring and economic reforms. Ghana, the world’s second-largest […]
Ugandan Authorities Arrest Protesters at Banned Rally
Ugandan police have arrested scores of protesters in Kampala, Uganda, for participating in a banned rally inspired by youth-led anti-government protests in Kenya. Police detained protesters who were marching with anti-corruption slogans in different parts of the city. On Monday night, the police arrested several MPs from the country’s biggest opposition party, the National Unity […]
President Bola Tinubu Warns Nigeria’s Youths Against Protests
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has urged young people not to participate in the planned cost-of-living protests, labeling the organizers as “sinister” individuals exploiting the country’s economic challenges. The protests, inspired by recent events in Kenya, are scheduled for August 1 and slated to happen in several cities nationwide. Tinubu warned against potential chaos, citing India’s […]
US Invites Sudanese Army, Rebels for Ceasefire Talks
The United States has invited the Sudanese army, led by General Abdul Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo to US-mediated ceasefire talks. The talks are set to begin on August 14 in Switzerland. Dagalo has already confirmed his side’s participation in the talks, stating that they will […]
Global Pharmaceuticals Advocate Early Cancer Detection in Africa
Global pharmaceutical companies are pushing for early cancer detection in Africa, aiming to improve treatment outcomes. The continent faces a high cancer mortality rate, with approximately 89 deaths for every 100,000 cases. The WHO also projects that the number of annual cancer deaths on the continent will double to 1 million if measures are not […]
Kenya Emerges as Highest Beneficiary of AfDB Loans Over the Last Decade
Kenya has emerged as the top recipient of African Development Bank (AfDB) funding in East and Central Africa over the past decade. Between 2013 and 2023, the East African country received $3.718 billion from the AfDB, surpassing Tanzania’s $2.83 billion and Rwanda’s $1.81 billion. For Kenya, the funding has primarily been deployed toward the energy, […]
Botswana Proposes Law to Grant Locals 24% Ownership of Mining Companies
Botswana has proposed a law requiring mining companies to sell a 24% stake to locals if the government does not exercise its option to acquire this share upon licensing. The southern African country is rich in precious natural resources and is a major diamond producer. The bill, set to be tabled in front of Botswana’s […]
Egypt Hosts 19th Book Fair at Modern Library of Alexandria
The Egyptian city of Alexandria is hosting its 19th book fair, attracting summer visitors to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern Library of Alexandria. The event, which is taking place over two weeks, features 77 publishers and a dedicated section for children’s literature. Slated to run until July 28, the exhibition will present 160 cultural events […]
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces Perfect Example of How Militias Capture States
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudan’s paramilitary group, demonstrate how militias can infiltrate state institutions with disastrous effects. Created in 2013 by dictator Omar al-Bashir, the RSF has become a significant destabilizing force, leading to a war with the military that has severely devastated the country. This conflict has killed over 15,500 people and displaced […]
Kenya Turns to Artificial Intelligence to Boost Conservation Efforts
Ornithologists, like Samuel Guchu, collect data for forest census and seek out bird species that can signify an impending threat to the ecosystem. The logic is simple: the loss of bird species like the Hartlaub’s turaco, which depends on a healthy forest ecosystem for survival, signifies declining forest health. Armed with this knowledge, the forest […]
