Gambia’s external debt [Business on The Morning Call]
The Gambian Finance Minister, Amadou Sanneh has estimated that the debt of the West African nation that represents nearly 120 % of the country’s GDP was … source
“This Is Nigeria”: Can music and freedom of speech go hand in hand? [This is Culture TMC]
Can music and freedom of expression go hand in hand? This is the dilemma faced by Falz the Bahd Guy.* If you do not know his name, you’ve probably seen…
Lesotho as ski destination [The Morning Call]
In general when western tourists go to a country in Africa, it is usually to enjoy the sun. But they can also enjoy the snow. In Lesotho (a small landlocked…
Zimbabwe July elections to go ahead, despite bomb attack [The Morning Call]
Zimbabwe has ruled out delaying its July elections following President Emmerson Mnangagwa survival of an apparent bomb attack at a rally on saturday, in the … source
Senegal: reactions follow Khalifa Sall’s conviction [The Morning Call]
Reactions have continued to follow the conviction of Dakar’s mayor Khalifa Sall. The mayor of Senegal’s capital Khalifa Sall was convicted of embezzling nearly … source
Youtube launches new music streaming service [Sci Tech]
Youtube launches a new subscription streaming service on Tuesday, rivaling Apple, Spotify and Amazon. The platform is being launched in the US, Australia, … source
Tourism on the rebound in Mauritania [Travel]
The number of tourists in the world increased by 7% in 2017, the highest in seven years, according to the World Tourism Organization the (UNWTO). source
Ebola vaccination campaign begins in DRC
The Ebola vaccination campaign has begun in DRC, to combat the latest outbreak in the country which has left at least 27 dead and 58 others with symptoms. source
Mauritius: 1999 ‘Port Luis fire’ convicts freed [The Morning Call]
Four people sentenced to life in Mauritius over a deadly fire at the Amicale play house Port Louis in 1999, have been freed. Seven people had died in the fire…
China’s president visit to Africa, how important? [The Morning Call]
Chinese president Xi Jinping is on a four nation trip to Africa. This is Xi’s first trip abroad since he was appointed a second term in office. The Chinese leader…