Africa

The country’s reliance on French currency pegs it to its former colonial master, a local activist told RT Exclusive News Cameroon celebrated Unity Day on Saturday, but the vestiges of foreign rule continue to hold the country back, African Freedom Institute President Franklin Nyamsi told RT. France, he argued, still wields undue economic power.  A German colony since 1884, Cameroon…

Russian businesses are boosting economic growth, and the two nations are cooperating in defense, Haba Niankoye said Exclusive News Guinea intends to strengthen its diplomatic ties with Russia, its ambassador to the country has said, describing existing links between the two nations as being at their “highest.” In a brief interview with RT on the sidelines of the Kazan Forum on…

Cyril Ramaphosa is seeking an injunction to prevent Jacob Zuma from pursuing a private prosecution against him Exclusive News South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his predecessor Jacob Zuma faced off in court on Thursday, with the head of state seeking to have a private prosecution against him thrown out, according to Rt News. Zuma initiated the private case against Ramaphosa…

Violence has spread to western and northern parts of the country, bringing the death toll to more than 800 Exclusive News The conflict between rival armed groups in Sudan has entered its second month, despite Washington-backed ceasefire talks continuing in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, according to Rt News. At least 833 people have been killed and 3,329 others injured…