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Museveni’s son declares intention to run for presidency
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s ageing leader, Yoweri Museveni, has declared his intentions to run for the country’s presidency in 2026. This comes after he deleted a series of tweets he posted late…
Policeman guns down wife, lover, reports self
A police officer, identified as Mmutle, has been arrested in connection with the murder of his estranged wife and a 30-year-old man named Katlego, said to be his wife’s lover, in South Africa. It was gathered…
Ghana removes fuel subsidy, creates special fund for refineries to stabilise energy sector
The Ghana National Petroleum Authority (NPA) says the country has implemented regulatory measures, including the removal of fuel subsidy, to ensure stability across its downstream sector. Abdul Hamid,…
Uganda mulls bill jailing landlords who rent houses to gay people
Uganda’s parliament is considering a law that criminalises anyone identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ). On Thursday, members of parliament said the bill was necessary as the…
Era Of French Interference In Africa Is ‘Over,’ Macron Says In Gabon
French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated Thursday that France harboured no desire to return to past policies of interfering in Africa after he began a four-nation tour of the continent. “The age of…
Ghana Ex-President Mahama To Contest For 2024 Election
Former Ghanaian president John Mahama on Thursday launched a campaign to run again as a candidate for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 elections, saying his experience could help salvage…
Looters should invest locally – Kenyan Auditor-General urges
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has…
South Africa’s Deputy President To Step Down Ahead Of Cabinet Shake-Up
South Africa’s deputy president, David Mabuza, is to step down, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday ahead of an expected cabinet reshuffle. Addressing parliament in Cape Town, Ramaphosa said Mabuza…
Supporters want 90-year-old president Biya to run for another term
Supporters of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest political leader, are asking him to extend his four decades grip on power in the next election in 2025. Mr Biya’s 90th birthday was celebrated in…
Social media restricted in Ethiopia after church rift claims 30 lives
Internet watchdog, NetBlocks, on Friday reported that access to social media platforms has been restricted in Ethiopia following violent protests sparked by a rift within the country’s Orthodox Church.…
South Africa declares ‘State of Disaster’ over electricity crisis
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a "State of Disaster"…
Ghana cancels MTN’s $665m fine
Ghana Revenue Authority has withdrawn its $665m tax fine against MTN Ghana. This was disclosed in a statement published on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange news service. In January, the GRA issued a…
‘Hands off Africa’ – Pope Francis tells rich world
Pope Francis has denounced the “poison of greed” driving conflicts in Africa, saying…
Gunmen invade birthday party, kill celebrator, 7 others
Gunmen opened fire on a group of people celebrating birthday in the southern port city of Gqeberha, formerly Port Elizabeth in South Africa on Sunday, killing eight and injuring three others. The birthday…
Côte d’Ivoire moves to process 49% of its cocoa production locally
Ivory Coast head of sector regulator on Friday said the country would increase the amount of cocoa it processes domestically to 49 per cent of production starting from October. It said the country will try to meet…
France Recalls Its Ambassador From Burkina Faso
France said on Thursday that it was recalling its ambassador from Burkina Faso, a day after agreeing to demands from the ruling junta to pull out troops from the former French colony in Africa’s Sahel region.…
US warns stakeholders to prepare for total collapse of South Africa’s power grid – Report
The United States government has advised its stakeholders in South Africa to start thinking about disaster management plans in case of a total collapse of Eskom’s power grid, . Eskom is South Africa’s…
Gabon’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dies Of Cardiac Arrest In Cabinet Meeting
Gabon’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Michael Moussa Adamo has reportedly died…
Sierra Leone passes law reserving 30% of positions in public, private sectors for women
Sierra Leone has enacted a law meant to reserve 30 percent of positions for women. The law, called the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Act, was signed by President Julius Maada Bio on…
Gambian Vice President Dies In India
Vice President Badara Joof of The Gambia is dead. President Adama Barrow, who disclosed this in a tweet, announced that the tragic incident happened in India. “Fellow #Gambians, it is with a heavy heart…
Electricity crisis: Amid protests, South Africa to pass law accelerating power projects
South Africa is developing a new law to speed up energy projects and help end power disruptions across the country. TheCable had reported how violent protests erupted in the country amid…
Ghana’s inflation rises to 54.1% — highest level in 22 years
Ghana’s annual consumer inflation rate…
Meek Mill apologizes for filming a music video in Ghana’s presidential palace
Meek Mill has apologized for secretly filming a music video in Ghana’s presidential palace. The video, which featured the rapper singing in the palace’s corridors and halls, was blasted for creating a…
Alarm bells ring as South Africa records first case of most transmissible covid variant
The new, highly transmissible XBB.1.5 covid variant has found its…