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US imposes sanction on Zimbabwe’s security minister

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The United States has imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe’s state security minister, Owen Ncube. Owen Ncube is accused by the US government of being involved in “gross violations of human rights.” U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement on Friday that the “Zimbabwean government’s use of state-sanctioned violence against” protesters, opposition leaders and labor leaders. The statement further noted… Read More
Africa China Russia World 

Why U.S. is worried about Russia, China presence in Africa

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Africa for centuries has been a place where the world’s super powers like to deepen their presence hoping to secure some of it’s territories and resources. That led to slavery and colonization and their impact have been devastating for years and do not seem to have ended just yet. Since the beginning of the 20th century when most African countries… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa: Lion King actor Andile Gumbi dies at 36

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A week after suffering a cardiac arrest in Israel, former The Lion King and Isibaya actor Andile Gumbi has died, Mzansi Magic confirmed to TshisaLIVE on Friday. “On behalf of Mrs Gumbi and family, it is with profound sadness that we share the news that our beloved Andile passed away this morning. Andile received the best medical care possible. “We request that the… Read More
Africa Ghana Sports World 

Ghana gets new football association President

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Ghanaian football delegates have elected Kurt Okraku, as their new football association president. He beat five other contenders for the highest position in Ghana football on Friday in Ghana’s capital Accra. Okraku was declared winner after three rounds of voting. During the third round of voting, his closest contender, contender George Afriyie withdrew from the contest. The position of the… Read More
Africa Business Ghana West Africa World 

IMF says Ghana’s GDP growth will hit 7% in 2019

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The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said on Thursday that Ghana’s economic growth is expected to rise to around 7% this year. That increase from 6.3% in 2018 to 7% this year according to the IMF is boosted by the country’s extractive industries. In a statement IMF said Ghana’s exports oil, gold and cocoa, maintained macroeconomic stability since the conclusion… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World Zimbabwe 

Zimbabweans march to demand end to foreign sanctions

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Zimbabweans led by their president, Emmerson Mnangagwa marched on Friday across major cities to demand an end to foreign sanctions. The government a few months ago launched a campaign to make unpopular what it considers foreign sanctions that have crippled the economy. Government officials including the President insist that sanctions particularly from the United States of America have made it… Read More
Africa Botswana Featured Southern Africa World 

Botswana: President Masisi wins second term in office

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The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has been declared winner of the this month’s general election. BDP secured 29 national assembly seats, representing 51% of the vote, according to the chief justice who announced the results on Friday. The main opposition, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), secured 13 seats. The Botswana Patriotic Front won three and the Alliance for… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Guinea: Alpha Conde’s possible third term bid sparks protests

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Guinea’s President Alpha Conde is coming under intense pressure following reports he could seek a third term in office. These reports have sparked protests with thousands demonstrating on Thursday after similar actions in the past weeks resulted in the jailing of a dozen opposition campaigners and politicians. On Tuesday, twelve FNDC leaders were sentenced to up to a year in… Read More
Africa Business West Africa World 

Why Francophone West Africa must take lead in ECO adoption

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The proposed single currency named Eco for the West African sub-region is being pursued by member states in the hope that it will promote trade and economic growth. The acceptance of the Eco would however bring an end to the use of the CFA by members of the West African Monetary Union (WAMU), namely; Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau,… Read More
Africa Cameroon Central Africa Featured World 

Australia denies African journalist visa for press freedom event

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Australian authorities have denied a prominent Cameroonian journalist visa to attend a press freedom conference in Australia. Mimi Mefo Takambo had been invited to speak at the press freedom event but had her visa application rejected. Australia’s Department of Home Affairs had said in its rejection letter that they were “not satisified” that Mimi, had an “employment and financial situation… Read More
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