In Ghana, a growing number of people are turning to their mobile phones to access medical care, as digital health platforms and telemedicine services rapidly expand across the country.
Fifteen migrants from South America deported by the United States have arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking the latest development in Washington
In a stark warning that could paralyze air travel across Africa
World Athletics rejected transfer requests from 11 athletes seeking to represent Türkiye, including six from African countries, citing a coordinated, state-backed recruitment strategy.
South African opposition leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in jail on Thursday for firing a rifle in the air at a rally, a judgement that could bar the prominent campaigner from parliament.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is set to receive dozens of non-national deportees from the United States under a new bilateral deal, marking the first such transfer as Washington expands efforts to accelerate migrant removals through agreements with African countries.
Zambia will forgo about $200 million in revenue after suspending fuel taxes for three months to cushion consumers and businesses from rising global oil prices linked to Middle East tensions.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed veteran negotiator Roelf Meyer, who helped end apartheid, as the country
Nigeriaâs Finance Minister, Wale Edun, said on Monday that the West African nation will be seeking increased international financial support at this weekâs International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings.
From October 2025 to March 2026, nearly all refugees admitted to the United States were South Africans, with 4,496 arrivals, while only three came from Afghanistan. The surge followed a Trump administration policy prioritizing Afrikaners, a white South African minority, amid claims of racial persecution that have been rejected, straining USâSouth Africa relations and raising questions about refugee criteria.
In April, South African authorities intercepted a third bus in the Free State carrying undocumented migrants, following two similar seizures earlier in the month. Officials cited concerns about human trafficking, overcrowded vehicles, and public safety, highlighting ongoing migration pressures and the need for legal entry channels.
Jakaya Kikwete is in Juba to engage stakeholders and support the countryâs first general elections since independence, amid ongoing security, logistical, and political challenges.
Britain has postponed its plan to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius due to US opposition, ensuring continued control of the strategic Diego Garcia military base while seeking Washingtonâs approval.
The Central Bank of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced a sweeping ban on cash transactions in foreign currencies, including the US dollar, in a major policy shift aimed at strengthening the national economy and reducing reliance on foreign cash.
Nearly eight million voters in Benin are set to head to the polls this Sunday to elect a new president, marking the end of a decade in power for outgoing leader Patrice Talon.
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