Countries Voice-operated smartphones target Africa’s illiterate Abidjan – Voice-operated smartphones are aiming at a vast yet widely overlooked market in sub-Saharan Africa – the tens... Read more 10 Sep, 2022
Business Zambia’s economy to bounce back and grow 4%, says president Lusaka – Zambia’s economy is expected to bounce back and reach a 4% growth rate in the medium term,... Read more 10 Sep, 2022
Countries Dozens killed in ‘Islamic State attack’ in Mali Bamako – Dozens of civilians were killed this week in a northern Malian town attacked by jihadists affiliated with... Read more 10 Sep, 2022
Arts and Leisure WATCH | Fans react on social media as DJ Uncle Waffles stuns in her debut on BBC Cape Town – South African DJ Uncle Waffles, real name Lungelihle Zwane, has officially started her BBC 1 residency,... Read more 10 Sep, 2022
Benin Benin in talks with Rwanda for aid to fight jihadists Lagos – Benin is in talks with Rwanda over logistical aid and military expertise to combat jihadists on its... Read more 10 Sep, 2022
Countries DRC rebels kill 17 civilians, says civil society Bunia – Seventeen people died on Friday during a militia attack on a village in northeastern Democratic Republic of... Read more 10 Sep, 2022
Countries Dozens protest in Morocco after Israeli envoy recalled Rabat – Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators protested outside Morocco’s parliament on Friday against the kingdom’s normalisation of ties with... Read more 10 Sep, 2022
Countries Body of boy,4, reported missing since July found 5km from his home Cape Town – The body of a four-year-old boy, who had been missing since July, has reportedly been found... Read more 10 Sep, 2022
Countries African leaders demand funds to adapt to climate change Cairo – The leaders of two dozen African countries Friday urged wealthier nations to uphold their aid pledges so... Read more 10 Sep, 2022
Countries Gambia halts syrup paracetamol use after child deaths Banjul – The Gambia’s Health Ministry has asked hospitals to stop using syrup paracetamol after at least 28 children... Read more 10 Sep, 2022