South African airlines to post $100m losses in 2017 – IATA
African airlines will post a collective loss of $100m by the end of 2017 due to high operating costs, the International Air Transport Association IATA […]
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US, Britain, France object Russia’s arms supply to CAR
The United States, Britain and France have asked Russia to provide more information on its request to the United Nations Security Council to supply light […]
South Sudan: UNHCR chief calls for action against drivers of the war
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on Wednesday urged the international community to act quickly against those who ignite the South Sudan conflict, as […]
Rwanda: Fresh report accuses France of complicity in 1994 genocide
A U.S. law firm on Wednesday released a report commissioned by the Rwandan government to examine the role played by France in events leading to […]
Burundi seeks $45 million from citizens to fund 2020 election
Burundi’s government has started a fundraising to raise money for an election in 2020. The move is presented by the government as an alternative plan […]
World Bank, AFD Partner with Morocco in support of AAA initiative
The World Bank and the French Development Agency (AFD) decided to partner with Morocco to implement the Adaptation of African Agriculture Initiative, through a one […]
WFP, Cameroonian gov’t launch two-year strategic plan to end hunger
The World Food Program (WFP) and the Cameroonian government will launch a two-year Country Strategic Plan in January, aiming to improve household food security in […]
Morocco more & more attractive for car industries
Morocco on Monday once more confirmed its position as a most attractive location for the car industry with the announcement of 26 new investments in […]
King Mohammed VI named among 2017 most Influential African leaders
The New African Magazine has revealed its acclaimed end-of-year list of 100 Most Influential Africans of 2017. King Mohammed VI of Morocco has topped the […]
Aliko Dangote, only African on Bloomberg 2017 list of 50 Most Influential
Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote dubbed “the quiet billionaire” for his relatively frugal lifestyle, is the only African to make the Bloomberg 50 Most […]