Mauritius is SSA’ Most Competitive Economy – WEF
‘The Global Competitiveness Index,’ released this weekend by the World Economic Forum (WEF) shows Mauritius as sub-Saharan Africa’s most competitive economy. According to WEF, the […]
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Burkina: Thousands Demand Release of Bassolé
Over five thousand supporters took to the streets in Reo, a city located in the northern part of Burkina-Faso, to demand the release of Djibril […]
Algeria: Five Terrorists killed in Batna
The Algerian defense ministry Thursday announced it killed five jihadists and seized some weapons in the governorate of Batna, near the town of Tazoult. During […]
Tunisia: EU increases financial support to Tunisia
The European Union (EU) adopted the Joint Communication “Strengthened EU Support for Tunisia” Thursday with a financial budget of up to €300 million in 2017 […]
Morocco Sends Humanitarian Aid to Burkina Faso, Confirming Solidarity with Africans
Morocco has once again proved its generosity and solidarity with African countries. Early this week, the North African country rushed to provide humanitarian aid to […]
Gabon: Bongo Appoints New PM, Pledges ‘Unity Government’
Gabon’s President Ali Bongo appointed Emmanuel Issoze Ngondet as Prime Minister on Wednesday and asked him to form an “inclusive government” following disputed elections. Before […]
US Freezes Assets of Two DRC Top Military Officials
Two top military officials close to President Joseph Kabila in Democratic Republic of Congo have been blacklisted by the United States government on Wednesday. The […]
Kenya Airways in Talks with Foreign Investors to Sell Stakes for Cash
Kenya Airways Ltd., sub-Saharan Africa’s third-largest airline, is in talks with foreign institutional investors to sell a stake as the carrier face economic challenges, the […]
World Bank Chief Jim Yong Kim Secures Second Term
Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank Group, has been re-elected as leader of the Bretton woods institution for a second five-year term, beginning […]
Seychelles’ President Resigns from Office
Seychelles President James Michel on Tuesday announced in a televised address that he will step down, saying that after 12 years in office the time […]