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Nana Akufo-Addo

The 300-year-old Ghanaian tree that was so threatening it had to die

Africa

The 300-year-old Ghanaian tree that was so threatening it had to die

By Phillip van Niekerk

African continent braces for a more dangerous world

Africa

African continent braces for a more dangerous world

By Phillip van Niekerk

African nations shouldn’t ignore Russia’s destabilising influence in face of Cold War 2

Africa

African nations shouldn’t ignore Russia’s destabilising influence in face of Cold War 2

By Peter Fabricius

Ukraine foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba facing uphill battle in swaying Africa’s perception, narrative on the war

Africa

Ukraine foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba facing uphill battle in swaying Africa’s perception, narrative on the war

By Peter Fabricius

AU-EU summit kicks off in Brussels with concerns about security and Covid

Africa

AU-EU summit kicks off in Brussels with concerns about security and Covid

By Carien du Plessis

Ramaphosa's tour: South Africa to lift visa restrictions for Ghana, Kenya in bid to boost trade

Africa

Ramaphosa's tour: South Africa to lift visa restrictions for Ghana, Kenya in bid to boost trade

By Carien du Plessis

Ghana faces parliamentary paralysis as Akufo-Addo enters second term

Africa

Ghana faces parliamentary paralysis as Akufo-Addo enters second term

By Sam Kwarkye and Paul Mensah

Ghana’s election: A play for change or continuity

Africa

Ghana’s election: A play for change or continuity

By Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

Ramaphosa shows mettle as he declares Covid-19 a national disaster and the world’s gravest emergency

South Africa

Ramaphosa shows mettle as he declares Covid-19 a national disaster and the world’s gravest emergency

By Ferial Haffajee

‘Orange overalls’ await corrupt officials, Ramaphosa promises mining investors

South Africa

‘Orange overalls’ await corrupt officials, Ramaphosa promises mining investors

By Peter Fabricius

Ghana flooding kills 34 during heavy rains

Africa

Ghana flooding kills 34 during heavy rains

By AFP

What exactly are foreign troops protecting in the Sahel?

Africa

What exactly are foreign troops protecting in the Sahel?

By ISS Today