The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Bank of Angola have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen bilateral cooperation, promote knowledge sharing, and enhance capacity building across both central banks. The agreement, sealed on Thursday on the sidelines of the ongoing International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings in Lima, Peru, was signed […]
At least three people have been killed and several others injured when police opened fire during chaotic scenes at Kasarani Stadium, where mourners had gathered to view the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Odinga, a prominent politician in Kenya for over three decades, died in India of a heart attack. Violence erupted after […]
Lawmakers in Chad have fast-tracked a proposal to allow the president to serve an unlimited number of terms, in a move that the opposition warns opens the door to authoritarianism. The vote means that Chad’s constitution will be amended to extend the president’s term from five to seven years, renewable without limit. Both houses approved […]
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned that illegal demonstrations or gatherings would face “the full wrath of the law”. This follows war veteran and ex-Zanu PF committee member Blessed Geza’s call for nationwide protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his allies, accusing them of corruption. Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said nationwide security measures […]
Ahead of polls on 25 October, concern has been raised about false narratives spreading on social media, including AI-generated content. Some claim violence at protests, others unfair campaigning. Experts have warned that misinformation and disinformation on social media, including AI-generated content, are spreading rumors of violence and unfair campaigning, potentially inflaming tensions in a country […]
