Tanzania’s $112 Million Stadium That Could Redefine East African Football Forever
At the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, in the rapidly expanding Olomoti area of Arusha, Tanzania is constructing what may become the defining symbol of East Africa’s... Read more.
US Plans Major Shift in Ebola Response With Proposed Kenya Treatment Facility
The United States is preparing for a major strategic shift in how it responds to Ebola outbreaks in Africa, with plans underway for a dedicated quarantine and treatment... Read more.
Senegal President Faye Dismisses Prime Minister Sonko in Dramatic Power Split
In a political rupture that has stunned observers across West Africa, Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, dissolving the government... Read more.
DRC Halts Gold and Coltan Mining in South Kivu Amid Crackdown on Conflict Minerals
The DRC has imposed a three-month suspension on gold and coltan mining operations in parts of the eastern province of South Kivu, as authorities intensify efforts... Read more.
Thailand Reverses Post-Pandemic Push, Cutting Visa-Free Stay Back to 30 Days
In a major shift in border control, the Thai Cabinet has officially revoked its pandemic-era 60-day visa-free entry policy. The government is reverting to a stricter,... Read more.
Zimbabwe’s Mining Sector Set to Create 100,000 Jobs in Five Years
Zimbabwe’s mining sector is projected to create as many as 100,000 new jobs over the next five years, as investment accelerates across lithium, gold, platinum,... Read more.
Ghana Unveils Emergency Support Package for Citizens Fleeing Xenophobic
The Ghanaian government has announced a sweeping emergency support package for citizens returning from South Africa following renewed fears of xenophobic violence... Read more.
Togo Opens Borders to African Passport Holders in Major Free-Movement Reform
In a landmark move for continental integration, the West African nation of Togo has officially become the sixth African country to grant visa-free entry to all holders... Read more.
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda Triggers US Emergency Response
A renewed Ebola outbreak in Central Africa has triggered international concern after cases linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain were detected in the Democratic Republic... Read more.
The Transparency Paradox as Tanzania Slams the Door on EU Election Monitors
DODOMA, Tanzania — For six months, the Tanzanian government offered a consistent, if frustrating, refrain to the international community: Wait for the inquiry.... Read more.