Africa

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe launches ZiG: Gold-Backed Digital Token to Counter Currency Instability

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has taken a significant step towards addressing the nation's enduring currency instability and rampant…

1 year ago

Ghana Condemns Hamas Attacks on Israel, Advocates for Peaceful Resolution

The Ghanaian government has strongly denounced the recent attacks on Israel by Hamas militants, expressing deep concern over the escalation…

1 year ago

Phoenix, the hero dog, recovering after being shot defending family home in South Africa

The brave Pretoria dog that saved her family from armed robbers during a home invasion is on the mend, but…

1 year ago

IMF, World Bank hold first meetings in Africa in 50 years

The IMF and World Bank gather in Morocco Monday for their first annual meetings on African soil in 50 years,…

1 year ago

Middle East and North Africa Climate Week 2023: Propelling Action on Climate Change

The second-ever Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Climate Week opened today, with a packed schedule of events designed to…

1 year ago

Ghana: To address uncertainty Muslim leaders call for two-day holidays for Eid festivals

Muslim leaders have urged the government to designate two days as official holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha to address recurring…

1 year ago

Natural resource-backed loans are a disaster for Africa, warn IMF and the African Development Bank

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has strongly supported a call by the African Development Bank Group urging countries in Africa…

1 year ago

Ghana’s Akufo-Addo calls for reparations and tells Commonwealth to “Translate Values Into Tangible Outcomes For Citizens”

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on members of the Commonwealth Parliament to ensure that…

1 year ago

Capri, Hollywood International Film Festival Honors “Io Capitano”: About African Migrants, with Humanitarian Award

Italian director Matteo Garrone's film "Io Capitano" (Me Captain) has been chosen as Italy's entry for this year's best international…

1 year ago

Ghanaian fintech Dash shuts down after raising $86.1 milion in five years

Dash, the Ghanaian fintech has shuttered after a tumultuous run. The company did not achieve its vision to solve cross…

1 year ago