Poll reveals graft, unemployment as top worries of Kenyans
A recent survey in Kenya has established that Kenyans want the high cost of living, unemployment and corruption dealt with urgently as the year comes […]
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DR Congo presidential election delayed until December 30
The Electoral Commission of the Democratic Republic of Congo has postponed to Dec. 30 the long-anticipated presidential vote scheduled for Sunday. The vote could mark […]
China, Algeria celebrate 60 years of diplomatic ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday pledged to help promote further development of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Algeria. Thursday marks the 60th […]
Nigeria: Buhari presents $28.8 bln 2019 budget to parliament
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presented a $28.80 billion budget for 2019 to parliament. Nigeria, Africa’s biggest oil producer and most populous nation, has […]
Congo Decides: More than 100 killed in clashes days before vote
More than 100 people have been killed in clashes between rival ethnic groups in Democratic Republic of Congo, days before Sunday’s long-delayed presidential, legislative and […]
Tourism: Africa receives only 5% of the international arrivals
Africa’s travel and tourism industry continues to record impressive growth over the years. In 2017, the continent hit a 63 million high in international tourist […]
WFP driver killed in Democratic Republic of Congo
The World Food Program is deeply saddened by the killing on Monday of a staff member in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Richard Kasimba, […]
Mauritania Awards Total Two New Exploration Contracts
The Mauritanian government has awarded French energy group Total two new exploration and production contracts in the country’s deep offshore. According to the terms of […]
Preparing Africa for ravages of climate change ‘cannot be an afterthought’ – COP24
Africa is at a “tipping point” as global warming increases, and urgent action needs to be taken across the continent now, to mitigate risks and […]
Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir, first Arab leader to visit war-torn Syria since 2011
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir arrived in Syria over the weekend for an official visit, Syria’s state-run news agency SANA reported. Omar Al Bashir was greeted […]