This is in response to Kenya’s recent rejection of Tanzania’s request to allow its airline, Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), to operate cargo flights between Nairobi and third countries. The TCAA cited the Kenyan authorities’ refusal as a violation of Section 4 of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Air Services signed between the two…
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Top 10 African countries with the most powerful passport in 2024
If Japan and Singapore still appear in first place among the most powerful passports in the world in terms of destinations ( 194 out of 227 ), the two Asian countries are joined by four member countries of the European Union: Germany, Spain, France and Italy. As usual, Europe dominates this ranking, with no less…
MTN Guinea-Conakry offices sealed by regulator for license fees non-payment
MTN Group confirmed with Connecting Africa that its premises in Almamyah and Coleah were sealed by ARPT on December 29, 2023. “This action followed various discussions with the regulator related to the payments for MTN Guinea-Conakry’s licence fees. The business continues to engage with the regulator to reach a speedy resolution,” MTN said via email….
Algerian telco rivals agree to share infrastructure
In a statement, AT said the partnership aims to frame, strengthen and achieve cooperation between the two institutions. Under the MoU, Ooredoo and AT – through its Mobilis division – will launch partnership programs which entail the sharing of services and infrastructure. “This strategic alliance with Ooredoo marks an essential milestone for Algérie Télécom. Our…
Host Cote d’Ivoire to play Guinea-Bissau in AFCON opener Saturday
All is set for the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. The continental showpiece will kick off in Côte d’Ivoire on Saturday (Jan. 13). The 2023 AFCON was initiatlly scheduled in July 2023 is taking place this year. Côte d’Ivoire is hosting the event for the 2nd time of its history. The opening…
TB Joshua exposed: 20 years of scandal and ‘fake miracles’ in Lagos sparks mixed reactions
Social media is buzzing after a three-part exposé on the late televangelist, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua (TB Joshua), by the British Broadcasting Corporation’s Africa Eye. The lengthy video, divided into three episodes and available on YouTube as “Disciples: The Cult of TB Joshua,” features testimonies from former disciples and church workers making serious allegations against…
East Africa sustains positive growth with over 114 investment deals in 2023
East Africa’s positive growth experienced in 2022 was replicated in 2023, owing to the private equity (PE) and venture capital investments and exits, which led the way in deal activity last year. In 2022, after East Africa had made tremendous progress in recovering from the COVID-19 epidemic, the growth started to thread upward. Then region…
Burundi’s President Calls for Stoning of Gay Couples Amid Global LGBTQ+ Rights Debate
Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye recently launched a virulent tirade against same-sex marriage, denouncing it as an “abominable practice” and advocating for the stoning of gay couples, citing religious reasons. The President, known for his conservative Christian views, previously called for homosexuals to be “banished” and treated as outcasts. He criticized Western countries opposing LGBTQ+ rights…
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