NGO reports 5 dead and 22 shot on the first day of new protests in Mozambique
On December 4, Mozambique witnessed a tragic escalation in its ongoing election-related protests, with at least five people killed and 22 injured by gunfire, according […]
Month: December 2024
South Africa: Global Tensions Impact Currency Markets
South Africa’s rand weakened against major currencies as international investors shifted toward safe-haven assets amid escalating political uncertainty in South Korea. The currency movement reflects […]
Morocco: King Chairs Council of Ministers and Discusses 2030 World Cup Bid
King Mohammed VI chaired, on Wednesday at the Royal Palace in Rabat, a Council of Ministers, according to a statement from the Spokesperson of the […]
Mauritania announces $300,000 in aid for Gaza war victims
Mauritanian Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug announced Mauritania’s pledge of $300,000 in emergency humanitarian aid to assist displaced individuals and victims of the ongoing […]
Morocco Calls for Collective Action for Sustainable Development Financing in Africa
Africa needs more collective efforts to enhance sustainable development financing, unlock the continent’s growth potential, and reach development goals, Moroccan finance minister Nadia Fattah said. […]
Zimbabwe Court Delivers Landmark Ruling on Abortion Rights
A groundbreaking judicial decision in Zimbabwe has struck down restrictions preventing abortion access for marital rape survivors and minors. The High Court ruling, delivered by […]
Renewed Violence Erupts in Eastern Congo Despite Diplomatic Efforts
Fresh outbreaks of combat have shattered the fragile peace in eastern Congo, as both the Congolese army and M23 rebels report renewed hostilities. This escalation […]
Biden announces €949 million in humanitarian aid to Africa in Luanda
U.S. President Joe Biden announced over $1 billion (€949 million) in humanitarian aid to address the critical needs of Africans displaced by severe droughts and […]
Guinea: Former President of the National Assembly Amadou Damaro Camara sentenced to 4 years in prison
Amadou Damaro Camara, former President of Guinea’s National Assembly under Alpha Condé, has been convicted of embezzling public funds and corruption by the Court for […]
Mozambican capital needs €2.6 million for roads during current rainy season
Mozambique’s National Roads Administration (ANE) announced on December 3 that it requires a minimum of 180 million meticais (€2.6 million) for road maintenance during the […]