Tag: Africa

An ancient writing system confounding myths about Africa

A wooden hunters' toolbox inscribed with an ancient writing system from Zambia…

Penny Dale Penny Dale

Liberia’s ex-speaker charged with arson over parliament fire

Liberia's former speaker of parliament has been charged with arson over a…

Jessica Rawnsley Jessica Rawnsley

‘They have perfect dark skin’: The African nation home to fashion’s favourite models

Wearing an understated but chic outfit, flowing braids and a dewy, make-up…

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Botswana’s diamond giant slashes output as demand falls

Botswana's main diamond company has paused production at some of its mines,…

Interpol issues red notice for Ghana’s ‘fugitive’ ex-minister

Ghana's former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been placed on Interpol's red…

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Chad halts US visas in revenge for Trump travel ban

The central African nation of Chad says it is suspending all visas…

Former Zambian President Lungu dies aged 68

Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu has died at the age of 68,…

World Bank U-turn ends loan ban to Uganda over gay rights

The World Bank says it is lifting a ban on loans to…

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Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography

Tanzania has decided to block access to social media platform X because…

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DR Congo bans reporting on ex-President Kabila

The Congolese government has banned the media from reporting on the activities…