Sudan signs $4 billion deal with Qatar to develop Suakin Seaport
Sudan and Qatar have signed a $4 billion agreement to jointly develop the Red Sea port of Suakin off Sudan’s coast. Sudanese Transport Minister Makawi […]
Month: March 2018
DRC says no to “foreign interference” in elections
The Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday said it would refuse international financing of the presidential election to avoid “foreign interference.” The move comes after […]
France issues travel warning for Cameroon’s Anglophone regions
The French government on Monday declared Cameroon’s Anglophone regions a ‘no-go’ area and warned its citizens against all but essential travel to areas like the […]
Afreximbank to invest $25 billion to promote Intra-African trade
On the sidelines of the launch last week of the African Continental Free Trade Area, Afreximbank has pledged $25 billion over Five Years to upgrade […]
Côte d’Ivoire ruling coalition wins senate vote, consolidates President’s power
The Ivorian ruling coalition has won the West African nation’s first senatorial elections, which were boycotted by the opposition. According to results published by the […]
Egyptians go to the polls to elect a new-old president
Egypt’s 60 million eligible voters have begun three days of voting on Monday to elect a new president, who will undoubtedly be the incumbent Abdel […]
Mauritania inks nearly $17 million loan agreement with IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded an agreement of $16.56 million with Mauritania as the West African nation’s economic recovery has been confirmed with […]
Over 1,200 business leaders meet in Abidjan
The sixth edition of the Africa CEO Forum organized by Jeune Afrique Media Group and Rainbow Unlimited, in Abidjan, brought together around 1,200 delegates including, […]
Rwanda: Mastercard Foundation commits $100m to curb unemployment
Mastercard Foundation on Thursday said it will invest $100 million in Rwanda to train young people with skills in order to reduce unemployment in the […]
Cameroon’s Paul Biya visits China to drum up business deals
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya on Thursday arrived in China for a three-day state visit. Biya is expected to hold a closed-door session with his Chinese […]