Revamped UN strategy aims to address root causes of Sahel crisis
The United Nations has reset its action plan to address the root causes of the complex crisis in Africa’s Sahel, a region now home to […]
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Ghana: main opposition party official faces treason charges
The Deputy Secretary General of Ghana’s main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been arrested following a comment he made last week on […]
Angola’s ex-president’s son charged of $500m fraud
The son of Angola’s ex-President José Eduardo dos Santos and former head of the country’s sovereign wealth fund has been accused of fraud over the […]
Ethiopia ruling coalition names new PM
The Ethiopian ruling coalition on Tuesday named Abiye Ahmed as the new Prime Minister in replacement of Hailemariam Desalegn. According to the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation, […]
Sudan signs $4 billion deal with Qatar to develop Suakin Seaport
Sudan and Qatar have signed a $4 billion agreement to jointly develop the Red Sea port of Suakin off Sudan’s coast. Sudanese Transport Minister Makawi […]
DRC says no to “foreign interference” in elections
The Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday said it would refuse international financing of the presidential election to avoid “foreign interference.” The move comes after […]
Afreximbank to invest $25 billion to promote Intra-African trade
On the sidelines of the launch last week of the African Continental Free Trade Area, Afreximbank has pledged $25 billion over Five Years to upgrade […]
Côte d’Ivoire ruling coalition wins senate vote, consolidates President’s power
The Ivorian ruling coalition has won the West African nation’s first senatorial elections, which were boycotted by the opposition. According to results published by the […]
Egyptians go to the polls to elect a new-old president
Egypt’s 60 million eligible voters have begun three days of voting on Monday to elect a new president, who will undoubtedly be the incumbent Abdel […]
Mauritania inks nearly $17 million loan agreement with IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded an agreement of $16.56 million with Mauritania as the West African nation’s economic recovery has been confirmed with […]