Category: AFRICA

Ghana bans foreigners from trading in its gold market to boost revenue

Ghana bans foreigners from trading in its gold market to boost revenue (BBC) Ghana has banned all foreigners from trading in its local gold market as part of efforts to boost national revenue and streamline the country’s mining sector. It follows the enactment of a new law earlier this month that grants exclusive authority of… Continue reading Ghana bans foreigners from trading in its gold market to boost revenue

Malema leads EFF March to demand review of Orania’s status

Malema leads EFF March to demand review of Orania’s status. Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has announced plans for a march on April 22, 2025, to the office of Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul in Kimberley. The protest aims to push for a review of Orania’s status, with Malema and the… Continue reading Malema leads EFF March to demand review of Orania’s status

I AM NOT A MAD MAN, I WILL EMBARRASS THOSE DOUBTING ME: RUTO TELLS CRITICS

I AM NOT A MAD MAN, I WILL EMBARRASS THOSE DOUBTING ME: RUTO TELLS CRITICS By: Citizen TV Kenya President William Ruto has maintained that he will shame his critics by delivering on his ambitious promises that some Kenyans have harshly ridiculed. Speaking during a church service in Elgeyo Marakwet, President Ruto scoffed at those… Continue reading I AM NOT A MAD MAN, I WILL EMBARRASS THOSE DOUBTING ME: RUTO TELLS CRITICS

Ramaphosa has appointed former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as Special Envoy to the United States

Breaking news President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as Special Envoy to the United States. Jonas will serve as the official representative of the President and the South African government, with a focus on strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between the two nations. This appointment follows recent tensions, including the… Continue reading Ramaphosa has appointed former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as Special Envoy to the United States

Lumumba’s Last Letter to His Wife Before Execution by his Fellow Countrymen

Lumumba’s Last Letter to His Wife Before Execution by his Fellow Countrymen One of the most moving and heart rending letters I have ever read was from the great African freedom fighter Patrice Emery Lumumba to his wife. The content is so patriotic you can tell this was a man consumed by his purpose –… Continue reading Lumumba’s Last Letter to His Wife Before Execution by his Fellow Countrymen

U.S. imposes sanctions on Rwandan officials amid DRC conflict and refugee crisis

U.S. imposes sanctions on Rwandan officials amid DRC conflict and refugee crisis The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions today on a Rwandan government minister and a senior member of an armed group, accusing them of being involved in the violence and human rights violations in eastern the Democratic Republic of the Congo… Continue reading U.S. imposes sanctions on Rwandan officials amid DRC conflict and refugee crisis

HICHILEMA, MNANGAGWA COME TOGETHER
…Campaign For Dr Maimbo

HICHILEMA, MNANGAGWA COME TOGETHER …Campaign For Dr Maimbo President Hakainde Hichilema and President Emmerson Mnangagwa has come together share a platform and shock hands in Ethiopia at a media briefing for the AfDB campaign election endorsement. There are reports that the two do not enjoy cordial relationship. However, the two looked beyond the perceived if… Continue reading HICHILEMA, MNANGAGWA COME TOGETHER
…Campaign For Dr Maimbo

HICHILEMA URGED TO FOLLOW LIBERIA’S LEAD ON ASSET DECLARATION

HICHILEMA URGED TO FOLLOW LIBERIA’S LEAD ON ASSET DECLARATION Lusaka… Friday February 14, 2025 President Hakainde Hichilema has come under renewed scrutiny over his administration’s handling of corruption, with critics urging him to emulate Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s decisive action on asset declarations. In Liberia, President Boakai recently suspended government officials who failed to declare… Continue reading HICHILEMA URGED TO FOLLOW LIBERIA’S LEAD ON ASSET DECLARATION

US INSTRUCTS IT’S CITIZENS TO LEAVE DRC

US INSTRUCTS IT’S CITIZENS TO LEAVE DRC …Halts Visa Procession Travel Advisory Level 4-Do not Travel Security Alert: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Location: Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) 3 February 2025 Event: The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa is further reducing the number of U.S. personnel working in the Embassy. The Embassy… Continue reading US INSTRUCTS IT’S CITIZENS TO LEAVE DRC