2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers announced
The latest sports news, including the CAN 2023 qualifiers and Didier Drogba’s run for the presidency of the Ivorian Football Federation.
Petro de Luanda eyes African footballing title
Petro de Luanda qualify for CAF semi-finals for the second time in their history, reports Tomás Queface.
Ukraine highlights the need for global refugee plan
Why more needs to be done to help refugees across the world. By Valery Mbaoh and the Africa Refugee-Led Network.
The end of the petrodollar could be good for Africa
As Russia demands Europe pay for gas in roubles, Sizwe Lo looks at the US dollar’s prominence in global trade – and the impact of its demise for Africa.
Anger as Botswana govt plans luxury hotels inside Chobe National Park
Tourism body slams Botswana government over decision to build eight luxury lodges in wilderness area. By Oarabile Mosikare in Gaborone.
African business news round-up: April 2022
A look at why the Central African Republic is embracing cryptocurrencies, Ethiopia is embracing M-Pesa, and Sasol is hoping to capitalise on the EU-Russia fallout.
No room under the rainbow: South Africa’s xenophobic murders
As South Africa sees a resurgence of xenophobic attacks against migrants from the rest of Africa, we investigate what is behind the explosion in vigilante violence, and why the ANC government is doing little to stop the ethnic cleansing.
Conflict on Senegal-Gambia border
Thousands of refugees flee to Gambia as violence flares in Senegal’s troubled Casamance region. By Jonathan Paye-Layleh in Monrovia.
Health
Liberia’s health dept accused of $1m theft
Liberia’s Ministry of Health has come under the spotlight after misappropriating international funding. By Jonathan Paye-Layleh in Monrovia.
Round-up of the latest African news: April 2022
The latest developments from South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, Nigeria, Cameroon and South Sudan.
Ghana introduces austerity following lockdown losses
As lockdown spending sees Ghana’s national debt balloon, the government is forced to make cuts to survive. By Cliff Ekuful in Accra.
Ghana financial tax faces legal challenge
Opposition MPs to challenge Ghana’s controversial levy on electronic transfers at the Supreme Court. By Cliff Ekuful in Accra.