Ethiopian Muslims Mark 1447th Eid al-Fitr Nationwide with Unity and Devotion
On March 20, 2026, Ethiopian Muslims across the country celebrated the 1447th Eid al-Fitr, marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan with collective […]
Month: March 2026
Madagascar to Screen Cabinet Nominees with Lie Detector Tests
Madagascar’s interim President, Michael Randrianirina, has announced plans to subject prospective Cabinet members to polygraph tests as part of a new vetting process aimed at […]
DRC, Rwanda Commit to De-escalation After US-Mediated Talks
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have agreed to take “concrete steps” to ease tensions following high-level talks hosted by the United States […]
World Bank Approves $240m ‘WACA+ Programme to Boost Coastal Resilience and Blue Economy’ in West Africa
The World Bank has approved 240 million U.S. dollars to fund the first phase of the West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience and Blue Economy Programme […]
Chad Closes Sudan Border After Deadly Drone Strike, Orders Military Retaliation
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno convened an emergency security meeting following a deadly drone attack along the Chad-Sudan border and ordered the immediate and […]
Côte d’Ivoire Targets 33.07% Emissions Reduction by 2035, Strengthens Low-Carbon Agenda
On Wednesday, March 18, technical advisor Mayeul Alex Lagaud of Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Environment announced the country’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by […]
Lagos Ride-Hailing Drivers Protest Low Fares, Petition Assembly for Regulatory Action
Hundreds of Nigerian drivers affiliated with Uber, Bolt, and inDrive staged a protest on March 18 in Lagos, demanding higher fares and reduced commission charges. […]
South Africa Confident on Debt Stability Despite Oil Price Surge and Market Volatility
South Africa’s National Treasury on Wednesday, March 18, reaffirmed that Government debt remains on track to stabilise, despite rising oil prices and global market volatility […]
World Bank Debars PwC Africa Firms for Collusion and Fraud in Ethiopian Power Project
The World Bank Group announced on Wednesday, March 18, a 21-month debarment, with conditional release, of PricewaterhouseCoopers Associates Africa Ltd., PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited, Kenya, and PricewaterhouseCoopers […]
Angola–China Trade Forecast at US$20 Billion in 2025, Underscoring Deepening Economic Ties
On March 16, 2026, Angola’s commercial exchanges with China were projected to reach approximately US$20 billion in 2025, according to figures reported by the state news […]