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Chad President Idriss Deby dies, son to take over
The Chadian army said on Tuesday that Chad's President Idriss Deby died while visiting troops on the frontlines of a…
Kenya High Court stops KRA from collecting new minimum tax
Following a petition challenging its compliance, Kenya's High Court has temporarily halted the introduction of a recently enacted minimum tax…
Malawi fires labour minister, arrests senior officials over misuse of $7.95 million COVID funds
President Lazarus Chakwera and police said on Sunday that fourteen people, including senior officials, have been arrested in Malawi and…
Senegal court refuses release of former Chad president Habré
His lawyers said on Sunday that a plea for the release of former Chadian president Hissène Habré, who was sentenced…
Botswana replaces finance minister with immediate effect
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has named Peggy Serame, the country's trade minister, to replace Thapelo Matsheka as finance minister, the…
Zambian finance ministry reveals country need to boost tax revenues to curb fiscal deficit
The finance ministry said on Friday that it wants to boost tax collection due to the fact that Zambia's fiscal…
Cape Verde PM ‘confident’ he will win re-election bid
Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva of Cape Verde, who is seeking re-election in this week's legislative elections, says he…
South Africa minister says downpayments to J&J, Pfizer not refundable
The South African government's downpayments for COVID-19 vaccines to Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and Pfizer are non-refundable in any conditions,…
AU moves to have five vaccine-making centres on continent
The African Union declared on Tuesday that an alliance would be established to produce vaccines at five research centers to…
S. Africa ‘temporarily’ suspends rollout of J&J COVID-19 vaccine
After U.S. federal health agencies proposed pausing its use due to unusual cases of blood clots in six individuals inoculated…
African Union praises Chad’s ‘peaceful’ presidential election
The African Union lauded Chad's presidential election for running smoothly as ballots were being counted after sunday polls. Demonstrations were…
Zimbabwe President Warns of Crackdown on Financial Industry
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has promised to take unspecified steps against financial services firms that he accuses of profiteering. …