Nigeria: Beijing-based Oil Company to invest $3 bln in oilfield operations
China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) has pledged to invest about $3billion in its existing oil and gas operations in Nigeria, the Nigerian National Petroleum […]
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Security Council imposes arms embargo on South Sudan
The Security Council on Friday narrowly passed a measure aimed at stopping the flow of weapons to armed groups in South Sudan, with those Members […]
Ethiopia appoints new central bank governor
Ethiopia has appointed a new central bank governor on Monday amid major economic reforms spearheaded by the country’s new Prime Minister Abiye Ahmed. Yinager Dessie […]
DR Congo to vote legal protection for ex-presidents, top aides
Democratic Republic of Congo’s parliament will consider legislation to provide legal protection for former presidents, lawmakers said. Lower house speaker Aubin Minaku made the announcement […]
MTN to launch mobile service in Namibia by August
Africa’s biggest mobile telecoms firm, MTN Group, is aiming to launch a mobile service in Namibia by the end of August. According to Reuters, the […]
Zimbabwe’s parliament drops Mugabe’s $15 billion diamond probe
Zimbabwe’s parliament on Monday backed down from its decision to demand former president Robert Mugabe to answer questions related to the looting and loss of […]
South African Airways to lay off about 118 workers—Union
South African Airways’ (SAA) catering unit plans to lay off about 118 workers, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) said in a […]
South Sudan’s Salva Kiir to meet Riek Machar for face-to-face talks
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has agreed to meet rebel leader Riek Machar for a face-to-face talks. The meeting was proposed by the Inter-Governmental Authority […]
China & South Africa boost ties ahead of BRICS Summit
China and South Africa have agreed to further strengthen their bilateral cooperation. Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi who is in an official […]
Uganda bans importation of old vehicles
The Ugandan parliament last weekend passed legislation banning the importation of cars older than 15 years. The policy will help combat environmental pollution and reduce […]