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African Mirror | The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) Changing Trade Flows on The Continent

By Rachel Mohamed In this week’s edition of African Mirror, the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), launched at the end of last month, was introduced as a means to facilitate trade for travelers and strengthen economic integration among African nations. The newly implemented financial system is being hailed as a critical step toward achieving financial sovereignty on the continent. Speaking on VOC's airwaves, Dr. Paul Kariuki, Executive Director of […]

today3 July 2025

International News

Trump Administration Imposes Expanded Travel Ban Affecting 12 Countries

By Rachel Mohamed United States President Donald Trump has enacted a new travel ban restricting entry from 12 countries, echoing his controversial 2017 ban but with a broader and more diverse list of nations. Speaking to VOC, international relations expert Dr. Oscar van Heerden criticised the move, saying it reflects the administration’s broader stance on immigration.   “They’ve implemented a widespread ban on refugees and asylum seekers, particularly targeting people […]

today9 June 2025

International News

19 African Nations retain Commonwealth membership amid reparations discussions

Recent reports show that 19 African nations remain members of the Commonwealth of Nations, an organisation with 56 member countries, most of which were once under British rule in some way. Amid discussions about reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, some wonder if these calls signal a shift in Africa's relationship with the Commonwealth. Independent economist Ulrich Joubert weighed in on this issue, noting, “We must remember that the Commonwealth […]

today12 November 2024

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