Kenya: Inflation hits 12-month high due to VAT on fuel
Kenya’s inflation rose in September, pushed higher by an increase in fuel, transport and food prices, the statistics office said over the weekend. According to […]
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Horn of Africa nations urge UN to lift Eritrea sanctions
Ethiopia and Somalia last weekend reiterated calls to the United Nations General Assembly for the lifting of sanctions on neighboring Eritrea. In July, the United […]
Nigeria: economy crippled, labor begins nationwide strike
Nigeria’s two main workers’ unions on Thursday commenced a nationwide strike after several months of failed discussions with the government. The Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC), […]
King Mohammed VI Calls for Boosting African Women’s Participation in Development & Decision-Making
King Mohammed VI has called for more African efforts to promote women’s participation in development and decision-making in order to make the most of their […]
Melania Trump to start solo trip to Africa next week
Melania Trump will visit Ghana, Kenya, Egypt and Malawi next month in her first solo trip abroad as US First Lady, White House correspondents reported […]
UN chief celebrates spirit of hope in Mali, calls for greater international support
As climate change, poverty, violence… and other countless challenges hamper the stability and development of Mali and the Sahel region, a high-level event on Wednesday […]
Algeria: Thousands of ex-soldiers march on capital Algiers
Thousands of retired Algerian soldiers clashed with security forces when prevented from entering capital Algiers to stage a demonstration to demand benefits such as social […]
Canada warns citizens against traveling to Cameroon
The Canadian government has issued a travel advisory for Cameroon cautioning its citizens on the security situation ahead of October 7 presidential election. According to […]
UN Assembly: AU chair welcomes partnership between the NBA and Africa
Rwanda’s President and head of the African Union Paul Kagame on Monday welcomed a partnership between the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States […]
Nelson Mandela legacy celebrated at UN General Assembly 2018
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled a life-sized statue of late President Nelson Mandela at the UN headquarters in […]