By Martha Agas The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was unveiled in 2021 with the goal of increasing intra-African trade by reducing tariffs and eliminating other trade barriers. The AfCFTA initiative marks a significant stride in fostering …
SOUTH AFRICA – A Zimbabwean national Wellington Masiwa, a vocal critic of President Emmerson Mnangagwa known online as Nyokayemabhunu, is now battling both immigration charges in South Africa and an international arrest warrant issued in Zimbabwe, which …
According to Amnesty International, government failures in tackling inequality, climate breakdown, and gender-based violence across Africa are putting future generations at risk. The UK-based human rights organisation also warned that the Trump …
Two Moroccan researchers have unveiled a proposal for a transcontinental maritime corridor that would link China and Russia to Africa through Morocco’s Atlantic port of Dakhla, a project they say could significantly reshape global trade routes and reduce …
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JOHANNESBURG - Known for his standout performances as the eccentric, yet lovable Charlie Telphy, the award-winning comedian and star of Black-ish and Grown-ish, Deon Cole, has solidified himself as a comedic powerhouse in both television and film. On …
A major milestone in enhancing cross-border business has been chalked up with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreeing on rules of origin for 92 percent of traded products. This means most goods moving between African nations will now have …
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — French Cardinal Christophe Pierre, 79, has worked the past 48 years in the Vatican’s diplomatic service, most recently as papal nuncio to the United States for the past nine years. Before heading to the apostolic nunciature in …
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) has announced the launch of the second season of its ‘Women Who Empower’ initiative, in partnership with Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR), a non-profit organisation based in Lagos, focused on empowering and …
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