New UN Human Rights Office to Open in Sudan
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet and Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Asma Mohamed Abdalla have signed Wednesday at the UN headquarters […]
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Kenya gets $100 million from IFC, Water.org
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private sector financing subsidiary, and a US non-profit development aid organization, Water.org, have recently raised $100 million […]
Ghana arrests suspects for plot against president
Ghana said police foiled a suspected coup d’état on Friday when they arrested three people believed to have been amassing makeshift bombs, weapons and computer […]
Netherlands donates $28 million to build more resilient food systems in Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan
The Netherlands has contributed $28 million to back FAO’s work to boost the resilience of food systems in Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan – part […]
African leaders to address UN delegates this week in New York
World leaders are gathering this week for the annual United Nations General Assembly, which this year opened in the United States with a whole lot […]
Cameroon: Toni Conceicao named head coach after AFCON debacle
Cameroon has appointed Portuguese former international Toni Conceicao as the new manager of The Indomitable Lions two months after the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) […]
Ghana Stock Exchange: more than half of listed firms registered losses
In Ghana, 20 out of 35 firms listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) have registered losses in their share values since January 1, 2019, […]
Tanzania fines five banks for breaching anti-money laundering rule
Tanzania’s central bank has fined five commercial banks for breaching anti-money laundering rule. According to local media, the move aims at tightening regulation in the […]
CAR militia suspects’ trial starts at ICC
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday started a so-called “confirmation of charges” hearing of two alleged leaders of Central African Republic militias. Shortly before […]
Islamic State killed 24 soldiers in Burknina Faso
In Burkina Faso, Islamic State claimed responsibility for one of the deadliest attacks against the military of the West African nation in recent months. According […]