African leaders urged to recommit to boosting continent’s agriculture sector
An official of the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) of the Economic Commission for Africa has urged African leaders to honor their commitment to allocate […]
Mozambique
Mozambique: Opposition says peace talks on hold
Mozambique’s main opposition party, Renamo, on Wednesday said peace talks with the government were on hold. The move follows allegations of fraud in this month’s […]
US warns of “imminent attacks” in Mozambique
The US embassy in Mozambique has warned its citizens in the East African nation to leave a northeastern district close to a major gas field, […]
Single African Air Transport Market agreement signed by 26 countries
Twenty-six African countries out of the 55 members of the African Union have committed to the establishment of the concept of a Single African Air […]
Mozambique’s opposition leader Afonso Dhlakama dies at 65
Mozambique’s veteran rebel leader Afonso Dhlakama, who fought the FRELIMO government in the Mozambican Civil War, died at 65, party sources said on Thursday. Dhlakama […]
AfDB to launch 12 new projects to support SMEs in 6 African countries
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will launch twelve new projects to support agribusiness SMEs in 6 African countries, The Bank said in a statement. The […]
São Tomé and Príncipe gets $10 million boost from the World Bank
The World Bank will provide about $10 million to finance social projects in São Tomé and Príncipe. The projects will help the West African archipelago […]
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf wins Mo Ibrahim African leadership prize
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation, named after its Sudanese billionaire founder, announced on Monday that the prize committee has awarded the $5m prize for leadership to […]
Côte d’Ivoire seizes 600 kg of elephant tusks and pangolin scale
Côte d’Ivoire authorities on Thursday seized about 600 kg of elephant tusks and 600 kg of pangolin scales, Bonaventure Adomo, head of the Ivorian anti-smuggling […]
China inks $60mln airport deal with Mozambique
Mozambique and china have inked a new $60m deal to build an airport in the Southern port city of Xai Xai. According to the southern […]