Namibia Hikes Interest Rate to 6.75% Amid Rising Inflation Concerns
On June 17, 2026, the Bank of Namibia raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75%, marking its first interest rate increase […]
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Kenya Suspends Transport Strike After Deadly Fuel Price Protests
Kenya on Tuesday announced a one-week suspension of a nationwide public transport strike following protests over soaring fuel prices that left four people dead. Onesimus […]
President Mahama Orders Fuel Tax Relief and Cheaper Transport to Cushion Oil Price Shock
John Dramani Mahama has directed immediate measures to ease the burden of rising fuel prices on Ghanaians, as global tensions continue to disrupt oil supplies. […]
African Union Backs Ceasefire in US-Israel Conflict with Iran, Warns of Economic Strain on Continent
The African Union has welcomed the ceasefire in the US-Israel war involving Iran, underscoring its economic repercussions across Africa while urging sustained diplomatic engagement to […]
UN Vote Rekindles Global Push for Reparative Justice Over Transatlantic Slavery
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, adopted a landmark resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans “the gravest crime against humanity” […]
Middle East Conflict Casts Shadow Over Global Recovery -SACCI
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has cautioned that the ongoing Middle East conflict is undermining global economic recovery prospects, with potential […]
Hichilema Calls for Urgent Safeguards as Middle East Tensions Threaten Zambia’s Fuel Stability
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has urged swift and coordinated action to protect the country’s fuel security amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Speaking during […]
South Africa reviews Israel’s response in ICJ genocide case over Gaza
The Government of South Africa said on March 15 that it is reviewing Israel’s response submitted to the International Court of Justice in the genocide […]
Two Ghanaians Injured in Drone Incident Near Dubai Airport
Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says two Ghanaian nationals were injured on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in a drone incident near Dubai International Airport in […]
U.S. embassy in Nigeria issues warning over potential terrorist threat
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja on Monday issued a warning about potential threats targeting American sites and U.S.-affiliated schools in Nigeria. American citizens in the […]