CAF removes Polisario’s name, flag from AFCON ticket website
The African Football Confederation (CAF) has removed the name and “flag” of the self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) from the online ticket website of […]
Month: May 2019
Ghana: Fans applaud Ghana’s football captain following international retirement
Football fans across the world are paying tribute to Asamoah Gyan, the Black Stars’ all-time leader in appearances and goals, who announced his international retirement […]
Eswatini, a tiny kingdom with big renewable energy ambitions
The Energy Regulatory Authority of the Kingdom of Eswatini has launched a call for tenders for the production of 40 MW of solar energy by […]
Tunisia expects to receive 9 million tourists in 2019
Tunisian government said it is expecting 9 million tourists in 2019. About 2 million people had visited the country as of May 10, 24% up […]
Nigeria donates $1m to cyclone-hit Mozambique, Malawi
The federal government of Nigeria has donated tons of medical supplies and half a million dollars to cyclone-stricken Mozambique and Malawi. Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister […]
Mozambique Okays multi-million LNG project
Mozambique has approved the development of the multibillion-dollar Rovuma liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, ExxonMobil and ENI have confirmed. Exxon Mobil bought half of Eni’s […]
Morocco, Guinea sign cooperation deal in mining sector
Morocco and Guinea early this week signed a cooperation agreement in the areas of mining and geology. The agreement was initialed in Rabat by Moroccan […]
UAE investments in Egypt reach $6.66 billion in 2018
UAE investments in Egypt slightly went up in 2018 to reach $6.66 billion compared to $6.513 billion in 2017. The figures were disclosed by UAE […]
Microsoft launches $100m Development Centers in Africa
Tech giant Microsoft has launched a $100 million Africa Development Centre (ADC) with offices in Kenya and Nigeria. The program will support the recruitment of […]
Zambia: Glencore plans to close two shafts, fires 2000 workers
Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines, owned by mine giant Glencore, plans to close two shafts at its Nkana mine in Kitwe. According to unions, the move […]