Politics

Ghana’s Supreme Court Upholds Law Criminalising Gay Sex
- By the Editor
- . 25 July 2024
Ghana’s Supreme Court upheld a long-standing law criminalising gay sex on Wednesday, dealing a significant blow to LGBTQ+ rights in

Nigeria Increases Minimum Wage Amid Economic Struggles
- By the Editor
- . 24 July 2024
Nigerian lawmakers have passed legislation to more than double the minimum wage to 70,000 naira ($44.16) a month, following extended

African Union’s 45th Ordinary Session Meetings Open in Accra, Ghana
- By the Editor
- . 22 July 2024
Delegates from across the African continent have gathered in Accra for the 45th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU)

Uganda’s Central Bank Begins Gold Purchases to Bolster Foreign Reserves
- By the Editor
- . 18 July 2024
Uganda’s central bank has launched a program to buy locally-produced gold to strengthen its foreign reserves and navigate challenges in

Kenya Protests Intensify: Demanding Accountability and Change
- By the Editor
- . 17 July 2024
At least one person was killed during renewed anti-government protests across Kenya on Tuesday, as police clashed with demonstrators demanding

Landslide Victory: Rwanda’s President Kagame Secures 4th Term
- By the Editor
- . 17 July 2024
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has secured a record fourth term in the presidential election, according to unofficial results announced on

Ethiopia and UAE Sign $817 Million Currency Swap Agreement
- By the Editor
- . 17 July 2024
The central banks of Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a bilateral currency swap agreement valued at

South Africa’s New Cabinet Have Accepted the Budget
- By the Editor
- . 16 July 2024
South Africa’s new coalition Cabinet largely accepted the government’s existing fiscal framework, though sticking points may arise when allocations are

Burkina Faso’s Military Leader Moves to Criminalise Homosexuality
- By the Editor
- . 12 July 2024
Burkina Faso’s military junta has announced the adoption of an amended family code draft that criminalises homosexuality, marking a significant