Heineken Lose Control In Congo and ECOWAS Meet In Abuja for Regional Talks
News updates from the African continent for June 23rd, 2025
Beyond The Surface
Deloitte Report Exposes Mismanagement and Oversight Failures At Development Bank Ghana
A Deloitte report shows several discrepancies and issues at Development Bank Ghana
Kenya Passes Finance Law and Julius Malema Denied Entry To UK
Julius Malema denied entry to visit UK and Rwanda and DRC agree to peace deal
Kenya Police Shoot Bystander and “Frisking” Video at Nigeria University Goes Viral
Viral video in Nigeria sparks outrage and bystander in Kenya protests shot at close range by police
Let’s (Not) Talk About Sex: Why Sex Education Never Took Off in Ghanaian Schools
In 2018, Ghana thought it was ready to introduce comprehensive sex education to schools. But the backlash with its introduction was overwhelming
Mali Begins Construction of Gold Refinery and MTN Launches Telco-Based Credit Score
Mali starts building new gold refinery and MTN launches credit based scoring
Kenya Deputy Chief Steps Down and Togo Suspends France24
Kenya Police Chief steps down and Togo suspends media company France24
Trump To Expand Travel Ban to More Countries
Trump to ban more countries from Travel to the US and heavy rains in DR Congo kills 29 people
Ghana’s National Service Scheme Has Outlived Its Purpose
After 50 years, it's time to reconsider the usefulness of Ghana's National Service Scheme
Ghana’s 24H+ Policy Initiative Is Ambitious But Past Broken Promises Make It Ripe For Skepticism
The 24H+ policy is an ambitious plan to revitalise industrialisation in Ghana but numerous pitfalls could derail it