South Sudan: Machar’s lawyers seek Court approval to prepare defense testimony
Lawyers representing suspended South Sudan First Vice-President Riek Machar have asked a special Court in Juba for permission to meet him at his residence to […]
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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 […]
Africa CDC commends Uganda for containing Ebola outbreak
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has praised Uganda for successfully containing its latest Ebola outbreak, citing strong national leadership and […]
AfDB approves $35.4m to strengthen Senegal’s public finance management
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a financing Worth 20 billion CFA francs (US$35.4 million) to support Senegal’s public finance management as the country […]
Ethiopia Launches Campaign to Plant 800 Million Trees in One Day
Ethiopia launched this Monday, August 3, a nationwide campaign to plant 800 million tree seedlings in a single day as part of its Green Legacy […]
Nigeria Deploys New Troop Contingent to ECOWAS Mission in Guinea-Bissau
The Nigerian army has deployed a fresh contingent of 86 troops to the ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB) to reinforce regional peacekeeping efforts. […]
South Sudan Political Parties Commit to Peaceful Political Competition Ahead of December 2026 Polls
A coalition of political parties in South Sudan has signed a declaration pledging to promote peaceful political competition, respect the rule of law and reject […]
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 […]