EU extends sanctions on anointed successor to DR Congo’s Kabila
The European Union on Monday extended sanctions on the ruling party’s candidate Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary for the presidential polls slated for December 23 in the […]
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Parliament to impeach Somali president over secret deals
A vocal Member of the Somali parliament had filed a motion with the speaker of the House to impeach the country’s president, Mohamed Abdullahi, on […]
Migration is not a security issue, Says King of Morocco
Migration is not a security issue – nor should it become one… and security concerns should not be invoked to deny mobility. The statement came […]
Representatives of 150 governments gather in Marrakesh to adopt UN migration pact
World leaders are gathering in Morocco this week for the Intergovernmental Conference to adopt the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. The Moroccan […]
Tension in Lomé high after weekend bloody protests
At least two opposition protesters were killed and several others wounded in Togo on Saturday when security forces opened fire to quell anti-government demonstrations in […]
Sahara: a “peaceful solution” to conflict is possible, says UN envoy
The first UN-led talks in six years over the disputed Sahara-region concluded on a positive note on Thursday in Geneva, where the UN Secretary General’s […]
Angola: IFAD supports agriculture projects with $7.6 million
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will support the Angolan Government in the implementation of the Agricultural Recovery Project, with a $7.6 million financing, […]
Cameroon receives €150 million from AfDB to support competitiveness, growth
As a continuation of the first phase of the Program to Support Competitiveness and Economic Growth in Cameroon (PACCE I), the Board of Directors of […]
Societe Generale launches Grow with Africa strategic plan to firm foothold on continent
During a trip to Dakar, Societe Generale group confirmed the solid growth of its African operations, in line with its “Transform to Grow” strategic plan. […]
Côte d’Ivoire to set up Africa’s first ever floating solar farm
Côte d’Ivoire has announced the creation of Africa’s first floating solar energy farm, as the western African country seeks to increase its production of renewable […]