MainOne, a West African data center and connectivity provider owned by Equinix, revealed that a recent internet outage in West and Central Africa stemmed from a break in its submarine cable system. The incident occurred offshore Cote…

This is another Alafarika’s weekly news brief, where we look at some of the top news stories making headlines across the African continent.

Angola celebrated 19 years of peace and the end of long-running armed conflicts on Sunday. With the signing of the peace and national reconciliation agreements on April 4, 2002, the Angolan government and the main opposition group UNITA…

The International Monetary Fund said on Monday its executive board approved a disbursement to Angola of about $487.5 million after completing a fourth review of the African oil exporter’s $3.7 billion loan program. The Fund said that…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved the first review of Ghana's loan programme, enabling the immediate disbursement of approximately $600 million as part of a $3 billion bailout initiative. This decision follows Ghana's…

This is another Alafarika’s weekly news brief, where we look at some of the top news stories making headlines across the African continent.

Liberians voted on Tuesday in a presidential election that pitted incumbent George Weah against 11 challengers. Weah, a former soccer star, seeks a second term amid criticism over corruption and economic woes in Africa's oldest independent…

To end the dominance of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), seven opposition parties in South Africa formed a coalition to defeat the ruling party in the 2024 elections if it fails to win an outright majority. The parties, including…

This is another Alafarika’s weekly news brief, where we look at some of the top news stories making headlines across the African continent. There’s plenty to catch up on, from political developments, diplomatic crises, and security concerns…

As part of its democratic transition, Mali is preparing for a crucial referendum on Sunday to decide on proposed constitutional amendments that would grant more powers to the president. The amendments are part of a larger plan to transition…