South Africa’s leading opposition party appoints new leader
In South Africa, the Democratic Alliance (DA) on Sunday appointed John Steenhuisen as interim leader a month after the leader of the country’s main opposition […]
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IMF resumes lending program with DR Congo
It’s official. The government of Democratic Republic of Congo can now borrow money from the International Monetary Fund. The two parties last weekend agreed to […]
Africa Investment Forum 2019 ends with $67.6 billion deals
The second edition of the Africa Investment Forum (AIF-2019) has ended on a high note Wednesday, with 56 boardroom deals valued at $67.6 billion tabled […]
Norway injects $4.4 million in Malawi’s agricultural sector
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has just allocated $ 4.4 million for the Malawi Second Agriculture Sector Wide Approach Support Project (ASWAp SPII). The funds […]
Conflict in DRC: France pledges help
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced support to the Democratic Republic of Congo to enable it tackle armed groups in the east of the country. […]
Economy, south-south Cooperation at heart of MEDays Forum in Morocco
Morocco is hosting from November 13-16 the 12th annual international Forum MEDays. The event takes place in Tangier and gathers delegations from more than 80 […]
Comoros will soon open General Consulate in Morocco’s Laayoune
Comoros announced Wednesday its plan to open a General Consulate in the Moroccan Saharan city of Laayoune. Bianrifi Tarmidi, the envoy of Comoros’ president, made […]
Zimbabwe: 200 elephants died following severe drought
In Zimbabwe, more than 200 elephants have died amid a severe drought, the South Africa nation’s parks agency said. According to Zimbabwe National Parks and […]
Two Namibian ministers resign over bribery scandal
In Namibia, the justice and fisheries ministers have resigned on Wednesday over bribery claims involving Icelandic fishing firm Samherji, local media reported. Justice Minister Sackeus […]
Cocoa Production: Ghana to receive $600m syndicated loan
Ghana, the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, has signed a $600 million syndicated receivables-backed term loan with the African Development Bank (AfDB), Credit Suisse, the Industrial […]