Mogadishu bombings a ‘cowardly assault’ on Somalis’ right to peace – UN envoy
The head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) has condemned “in the strongest possible terms” Saturday’s twin bombings in the nation’s capital, […]
Month: December 2018
Intra-African Trade Fair records $32.6 billion in concluded deals
The inaugural Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), held recently in Cairo, was marked by the signing of deals valued at $32.6 billion, according to preliminary figures […]
African Legal Support Facility receives €4 million from Germany
Germany will extend the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) a €4 million grant. The related was signed recently between the ALSF and German KfW Development […]
Libya: UN Draws bleak picture of situation of refugees & migrants
The United Nations has drawn a bleak picture of the situation of migrants and refugees in Libya, pointing out that the climate of lawlessness in […]
Poll reveals graft, unemployment as top worries of Kenyans
A recent survey in Kenya has established that Kenyans want the high cost of living, unemployment and corruption dealt with urgently as the year comes […]
Suspect linked to Charlie Hebdo attackers arrested in Djibouti
French jihadist Peter Cherif, a known associate of the Kouachi brothers who killed 12 people in the 2015 Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris, has been […]
DR Congo presidential election delayed until December 30
The Electoral Commission of the Democratic Republic of Congo has postponed to Dec. 30 the long-anticipated presidential vote scheduled for Sunday. The vote could mark […]
China, Algeria celebrate 60 years of diplomatic ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday pledged to help promote further development of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Algeria. Thursday marks the 60th […]
Nigeria: Buhari presents $28.8 bln 2019 budget to parliament
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presented a $28.80 billion budget for 2019 to parliament. Nigeria, Africa’s biggest oil producer and most populous nation, has […]
IMF approves $76.3mln credit facility for Cameroon
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the third review of the 3-year economic program (2017-19) under the Extended Credit Facility […]