Nigeria: President Buhari Calls for Economy Restructuring
The Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said there was no better time to diversify the West African nation’s economy than now. The Nigerian leader […]
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Kenya Threatens to Withdraw Troops from Somalia
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned that his country might withdraw its troops from Somalia if the international community does not plug funding gaps for […]
Somalia: AU Extends Peacekeeping Mission to May 2017
The African Union (AU) has extended the mandate of its 22,000 strong peacekeeping mission, , in Somalia to May 30, 2017. The force that was […]
Landlocked Niger Seeks €1 bn to Fight Illegal Migration
Niger’s Foreign Minister on Tuesday said the west-African nation needs €1 billion to combat illegal migration. Landlocked Niger, ranked as the poorest country on earth […]
US Accuses Uganda of Rights Violations
The United States on Friday said Uganda has persistently violated the rights of its citizens and media in the aftermath of last month’s presidential election. […]
Congo: Presidential Campaign Kicks off Friday
The Presidential campaign in Congo is to officially kick off this Friday with nine candidates participating in the race. Incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso who […]
Gambia: President Jammeh to Run for Fifth Term
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh on Sunday said he will run for a fifth term in office when the country holds presidential elections in December 2017. […]
Morocco Suspends EU Contacts over Court’s Ruling, EU Reacts Quickly
Morocco announced on Thursday it was suspending all contacts with the European Union institutions to translate its rejection of a December ruling of the European […]
Tunisia Starts Talks with IMF
Tunisia began talks with IMF on Thursday over a new credit program to strengthen its economy hit by collapsing tourism revenues, unemployment, militancy and social […]
Burundi: Tax Revenues Fall by 17% in Chaotic Country
Tax revenues in Burundi have fallen by 17 percent, the country’s Revenue Authority said on Wednesday. Over the past months, Burundi has been facing the […]