Guinea set to secure $425m IMF financing package
Guinea is moving towards a $425 million financing package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after reaching an agreement with the Fund on Monday, August […]
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UN Condemns Deadly Communal Violence in South Sudan’s Warrap State
The United Nations has condemned deadly communal attacks in Tonj North County, Warrap State, South Sudan, that reportedly killed more than 60 civilians and injured […]
Canada temporarily closes embassy in South Sudan
Canada has temporarily suspended operations at its embassy in Juba, South Sudan, with responsibility for diplomatic and consular services being transferred to its mission in […]
Colombia Reaffirms in New Statement Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty over the Sahara, Announces Freezing of Recognition of Self-proclaimed SADR
Colombia reaffirmed on Monday Aug.10 its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara, and announced the freezing of its recognition of […]
Guinea seeks return of anti-colonial leaders’ remains and artefacts from France
Guinea has formally asked France to return the skulls of several 19th-century anti-colonial leaders and personal belongings of historical figures who resisted French colonization. The […]
Rwanda, EU sign €40m deal to boost climate-smart agriculture
Rwanda and the European Union on August 4 signed a 40 million euro (about 67 billion Rwandan francs) financing agreement to support the country’s transition […]
US lawmakers renew push to designate Polisario as terrorist group
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation seeking to designate the Polisario militias as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Representative Ronny Jackson, a Republican […]
Mozambique urges Universities to lead fight against cyberattacks
Mozambique’s Minister for Communications and Digital Transformation, Américo Muchanga, has called on Universities to play a leading role in the country’s digital transformation efforts and […]
Nigeria plans market-based gas pricing transition within two years
Nigeria is planning to move from Government-controlled natural gas pricing to a market-driven system within the next one to two years as infrastructure improves and […]
AfDB Forecasts 22% Economic Growth for South Sudan in 2026, Around 4.8 in 2027
South Sudan’s economy is expected to expand by 22 per cent in 2026 as oil exports recover and macroeconomic conditions improve, according to a new […]