Private military contractors bolster Russian influence in Africa
Their deployment to African countries aims to “enable Russia to… regain this sphere of influence” that fell away with the collapse of the Soviet Union,
Author: Justus Tharao
South Africa’s census starts with the homeless
It’s only the fourth census since the advent of democracy in 1994. The count normally happens every 10 years, but was delayed last year due to Covid.
Facebook daily active users fall for first time in 18-year history
It was a disappointment for a company that investors have become accustomed to delivering spectacular growth.
Russia closes Deutsche Welle Moscow Bureau
“We have been made into a kind of pawn, which the media must often endure in autocracies,” DW’s Director General
ISIS leader killed in US-led Syria raid, Biden says
“Thanks to the bravery of our troops, this horrible terrorist leader is no more,” President Biden said from the Roosevelt Room.
Rwanda and TotalEnergies partner in renewable energy project
The agreement comes as Rwanda looks to increase investment in the energy sector, including electric mobility with electric cars and motorcycles already becoming popular in Kigali.
South Africa’s Afrigen makes mRNA COVID vaccine.
“We will only make our clinical trial batch probably in six months from now, (meaning) … fit for humans. And the target is November 2022,”
Tanzania opens grain stores in DRC, South Sudan to sell surplus harvest
“We believe access to markets motivates farmers to increase production.”
Tullow Oil to pump $5m more into Kenyan venture
The firm, which has spent more than $1 billion to prospect for oil and develop wells in Kenya, has seen its annual spending fall significantly over recent years as it continues to shift focus from exploration to production.
Queen Elizabeth II to mark 70 years on the throne
But the landmark date this weekend will see little fanfare, as the 95-year-old monarch traditionally spends the anniversary of the death of her father in private.
