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Zimbabwe Launches “Bond Notes” Currency to Ease Cash Crunch

 By MacDonald Dzirutwe Zimbabwe launched a “bond notes” currency which held its value against the U.S. dollar on Monday, despite warnings that it could cause hyperinflation and suggestions it could.

Somali Forces Moves to Attack Islamic State, Capture Qandala

By Abdiqani Hassen Hundreds of pro-government Somali forces began moving toward the port town of Qandala on Monday for an offensive against Islamic State fighters who seized it last month,.

Drought: EU Pledges Continuous Support for Malawi

By Lameck Masina The European Union has pledged its continued support towards vulnerable communities facing food shortages in Malawi. An EU commissioner made the pledge at the end of his.

Algeria, Kenya Trade Ties Deepen

By Wanjala Danson, Contributor A recent deepening of economic relations between Algeria and East Africa, which could see the Maghreb country boost exports to Kenya and its neighbours via the.

How Fidel Castro Supported Africa’s Development

  By James Butty The deputy chair of the African Union Commission said the modern history of Africa owes a lot to Cuba and its late leader Fidel Castro. Erastus.

Gambia’s Jammeh Commits to Peaceful Presidential Election

  Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has recently warned that anyone involved in violence or unrest during the country’s presidential election in four days’ time would be dealt with harshly. “There.

Trump Says Illegal Voting Cost Him U.S. Popular Vote

By Roberta Rampton and Dustin Volz U.S. President-elect Donald Trump recently said in a tweet that he won the popular vote in the Nov. 8 election “if you deduct the.

Oil Prices Fall Over Doubts of Planned Crude Output Cut

By Henning Gloystein Oil prices fell on Monday, adding to Friday’s steep losses as doubts re-emerged over the ability of major producers to agree output cuts at a planned meeting.

African Union Welcomes Juba Unconditional Acceptance of Regional Forces

The head of the African Union Commission recently welcomed the South Sudanese government’s decision to authorize the deployment of the Regional Protection Force (RPF) without condition. On Saturday, the South.