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Congo’s franc revival: a high-stakes test for African monetary sovereignty

The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched an ambitious plan to reclaim monetary control by reversing decades of deep-rooted dollar dependence. Newly appointed Central Bank Governor André Wameso has placed restoring confidence in the Congolese franc (CDF) at the heart of his mandate. Today, nearly 90% of Congo’s transactions — from mineral exports to daily […]

Uganda: foreign tourists killed in attack by suspected IS-aligned rebel group

Ugandan police has said they were pursuing suspected members of an an armed group aligned with Islamic State (IS) that reportedly killed three people, including two foreign tourists, in a world-famous Ugandan national park. The police said on Tuesday (17 October) that it blamed the attack on the notorious militia group known as the Allied […]

Libya: Preparations for New Academic Year Underway

Libya’s Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has directed the Ministry of Education to complete preparations for educational institutions and ensure the timely delivery of school textbooks ahead of the new academic year. During a meeting with Education Minister Mohammed Al-Qriou on July 26, 2026, Dbeibah stressed the need to follow approved timelines, continue teacher training programs […]