pass: Malawi’s Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha believes the government can extract more foreign currency by collecting visa fees instead of letting tourists in for free. Experts argue this move will negatively impact the tourism sector. Photos: Supplied Late last year, Malawi’s Finance Minister»»»

Six people were killed Wednesday in a stampede at a military recruitment event in Ghana’s capital, Accra, after crowds of job seekers broke through security barriers, the military said. The military said the stampede was "triggered by an unexpected surge of applicants who breached security protocol»»»

ACCRA, Ghana, Nov 12, (AP): Six people died in a stampede during a military recruitment event in Accra, the capital of Ghana, on Wednesday, according to the country's military. The military said the stampede was "triggered by an unexpected surge of applicants who breached security protocols” and ar»»»

Solomon Debebe A government’s main purpose is to protect its citizens and provide essential services that allow them to live and thrive. Ethiopia is often cited as a country with a history as an organized state spanning over 3,000 years, though some historians dispute this, arguing the state is onl»»»

1 of 2 | Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe leaves the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, after giving a statement related to an ongoing investigation under the Anti-Corruption Act, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in April. He was arrested Friday on charges of misu»»»

An independent think tank has urged the government to choose between subsidising already-profitable banks or diverting limited fiscal resources toward productive sectors by ending the policy of banks guaranteed returns on government borrowing. The Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD), a »»»

Official data reveals India's excess mortality during 2020-2021. The figure is lower than several high and middle-income countries. The Civil Registration System data shows a 9.3% increase over expected deaths. This translates to 1,249 excess deaths per million population. The increase is attribute»»»

IN his recent address to parliament, the finance minister stated that he would resist any pressure to revive growth, presumably until the necessary reforms were completed and economic stability fully restored. This firm stand, however, was questioned by some critics who asked why he was further bui»»»