Nigeria: Two Presidential Helicopters Handed over to Air Force
The Nigerian government on Tuesday handed over two helicopters from the presidential fleet to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), a week after the government advertised […]
Africa
Angela Merkel Visits Niger, Promises Cash, Military Vehicles
The German chancellor Angela Merkel on official visit in Niger on Monday promised cash and military vehicles to help the west-African nation fight human traffickers […]
Tanzania Gets $259 mln Funding for Power Grid
The African Development Bank and the Japan International Cooperation Agency have granted $258.82 million to Tanzanian government for a high voltage electricity line to connect […]
Zimbabwe: U.S Lifts Sanctions on Individuals, Firms
United States’ sanctions against some individuals and companies in Zimbabwe have been lifted on Thursday, the State Department announced in a statement. These include Sabina […]
South Africa Police Fires Grenades, Rubber Bullets at Students
South Africa’s Wits University’s students clashed with police on Tuesday as they were voicing frustration over the cost of university education. Police used tear gas, […]
Morocco: Ten Women Linked to IS Terrorists Arrested
Morocco’s Home Ministry Monday announced the arrest of ten women allegedly linked to the Islamic State group, who were on the point of committing terrorist […]
Total and CAF Officially Ink 8-Year Sponsorship Deal
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and French oil giant Total on Monday signed eight-year sponsorship deal announced in July. According to Patrick Pouyanne, Chairman […]
Mauritius is SSA’ Most Competitive Economy – WEF
‘The Global Competitiveness Index,’ released this weekend by the World Economic Forum (WEF) shows Mauritius as sub-Saharan Africa’s most competitive economy. According to WEF, the […]
Burkina: Thousands Demand Release of Bassolé
Over five thousand supporters took to the streets in Reo, a city located in the northern part of Burkina-Faso, to demand the release of Djibril […]
Ethiopia: Stampede Kills Dozens as Police Fires Teargas
Several people have been reportedly killed and many injured this weekend during a stampede as police dispersed a crowd at an annual cultural festival of […]