Britain will force asylum seekers to wait 20 years before they can apply for permanent residence, up from five years currently, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce on Monday
African nations are trapped: spending more on debt servicing than on health or education, whilst climate shocks compound their struggles. South Africa’s G20 tenure has highlighted the crisis, but substantive solutions remain elusive
The central bank’s decision reflects its confidence in the improving domestic economic environment, while also acknowledging the ongoing risks posed by the global economy
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Core consumer prices, which exclude volatile food and energy costs, rose 3.4 per cent in October from a year earlier—the slowest pace since April 2024
To mark the anniversary, Emirates operated a special one-off flight to Entebbe with its fully refurbished four-class Boeing 777, followed by a static display to showcase the airline’s latest offerings and greatest features
The IMF has raised its growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa, crediting improved macroeconomic management in several large economies and resilience amid external pressures
A perennial opposition leader and master tactician, Raila Odinga embodied both the hopes of reform and the compromises of establishment politics in post-independence Kenya
Strong currencies have helped curb inflation in several sub-Saharan African countries, giving central banks room to ease interest rates and stimulate business activity
President Samia Hassan, who is seeking re-election this month, increasingly resembles her predecessor John Magufuli, who banned media, censored journalists, stifled the opposition and rigged elections before his death in 2021