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Malians vote in referendum to pave way for elections

Malians are voting in a referendum on Sunday to change the constitution and make way for a return to democratic rule. The country has been under the control of a ruling military junta since 2020 when a coup toppled President Keita. The junta seized power in coups in 2020 and 2021 and promised to hold the referendum as part of… Read More
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BPC Joins FITSPA Uganda to Solidify Commitment to Fintech Innovation

BPC, a global leader in payment solutions, today announced its strategic partnership with the Financial Technology Association of Uganda (FITSPA). This symbolises BPC’s commitment to fostering innovation in Uganda’s financial services sector and a willingness to contribute further to the development of the nation’s fintech ecosystem. FITSPA, Uganda’s premier fintech body, has grown to 206 members and has cultivated a… Read More
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Uganda: Militants attack school killing over 40 people including pupils

Militants linked to Islamic State have attacked a school in western Uganda near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 40 people including pupils. The terrorists also abducted six others in the attack on Lhubiriha secondary school in Mpondwe, the military said on Saturday in a statement. A further eight people remain in a critical condition… Read More
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Statement: The Rights Of The Child In The Virtual Environment

As children increasingly navigate the online world, it is imperative that we address these concerns related to safeguarding their well-being, privacy, and future opportunities. The General Comment No.25 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the General Comment No.7 of Article 27 of ACRWC, revised ITU framework and the Malabo Convention provide a framework for African countries to… Read More
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African leaders on a peace mission visit to Ukraine

Some African leaders led by South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa have arrived in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv as they embark on a peace mission. They are in the country to meet with Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky as they better understand the severity of Russia’s invasion of the country and the ongoing war. But they were met already by an air… Read More
Africa Sports West Africa World 

Senegal’s Fatma Samoura to leave Fifa secretary general post after 7 years

After serving for seven years as Fifa’s secretary general, Senegal’s Fatma Samoura is to step down. She was appointed in 2016 but now wants to end her role to spend more time with her family. “It was the best decision of my life to join Fifa,” she said. At the time of her appointment Samoura became the first female and… Read More
Africa Business World 

Accelerating instant payments in Africa can boost development

Over 350 million adults in Africa are unbanked and primarily excluded from the formal economy, relying heavily on cash or informal providers for their financial needs, which is costly, risky and leaves them vulnerable to economic instability. This is according to AfricaNenda, an African-led institution that is working to unlock the potential of inclusive digital financial services on the continent.… Read More
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Nigeria: Over 100 wedding guests killed in boat disaster

At least 100 wedding guests are now known to have been killed in a boat disaster in Nigeria as a probe begins into the incident. The guests drowned in North-central Nigeria after the boat carrying families returning from a wedding sank in a river. The accident in Kwara State is the latest boat tragedy in Nigeria where boats capsizing in… Read More
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Outrage as middle-aged woman in Tanzania rapes 8 year- old boy

There is outrage in Tanzania after a middle-aged woman was found to have raped an eight-year-old boy. The woman is also accused of infecting the boy with sexually transmitted diseases. Desderia Mbwelwa, 57, has been sentenced to 29 years in prison at a court on Friday but details of the verdict have not been widely reported until now. On the… Read More
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Eritrea rejoins the East African regional bloc after 16-year absence

After 16 years of absence, Eritrea has rejoined the East African regional bloc, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad). In 2007, Eritrea suspended its membership in protest against Ethiopia’s military intervention in Somalia. The country was also protesting against alleged manipulation of the organisation by external forces. Information Minister Yemane Meskel has tweeted that Eritrea has retaken its seat at… Read More