An independent panel of experts, headed by former Irish president Mary Robinson, has cleared the beleaguered leader of the African Bank of Development (AfDB) of corruption, according to a report obtained by AFP. Akinwumi Adesina, 60, a charismatic speaker known for his elegant suits and bow ties, became the first Nigerian to helm the AfDB in 2015 -- but a 15-page report earlier this year claimed that under his watch the bank had been tarred by poor governance, impunity, personal enrichment and favouritism.

In our series of letters from African writers, journalist and former Ghana government minister Elizabeth Ohene writes about how the prospect of living abroad has lost its attraction in the time of coronavirus.

Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party on Monday called the United States ambassador a “thug” and accused him of funding the opposition ahead of this week’s planned anti-government protests that authorities say are meant to overthrow the government.

Morocco has announced new restrictions in major cities to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Rwanda, on July 24, discharged 11 new Coronavirus patients after full recovery, bringing the COVID-19 overall recovery count to 900.

The authorities in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, plan to register all wheelbarrows used for commercial purposes following a spike in theft of goods.

Ivory Coast’s 86-year-old former president Henri Konan Bedie said Sunday that “age is an asset” ahead of being declared his opposition party’s candidate for October’s tense presidential election.

Swansea City manager Steve Cooper has lauded forward Andre Ayew for his strong mentality after shrugging off a missed penalty to snatch the winner against Brentford in the first leg of promotion play-offs at the Liberty Park.

FIFA has slapped Guinea-Bissau Football Association President Manuel Nascimento with a 10-year ban from all football-related activities for “his involvement and participation in an incident of mob justice.”