Biden announces US-Africa summit in December
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a summit between the United States and dozens of African countries in December in Washington to discuss challenges […]
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Strike shuts down Congo’s oil facilities
Workers of oil companies operating in Congo have begun an unlimited strike over wage demands, paralyzing the sector which accounts for more than 80% of […]
Ghanaian police has arrested 29 people protesting against high cost of living
The Ghanaian police arrested 29 people on Tuesday after dispersing a violent anti-cost of living demonstration in Accra, according to a new report. Hundreds of […]
It’s time for the G7 to deliver on Africa
This year’s G7 leaders’ summit, which began yesterday in Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps and is set to conclude on Tuesday 28 July is […]
Kenya’s Vice-president promises to expel some Chinese if elected President
Kenya’s Vice-president and presidential candidate William Ruto has said he will deport Chinese nationals from jobs that could be done by Kenyans if he is […]
IMF in Lusaka to bail out debt
The IMF’s financial support to Zambia to bail out a massive debt that has put the country into default is expected to be concluded in […]
IMF board approves $456 million program for Mozambique
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday granted a $456 million (€432 million) loan to Mozambique, the first since it withdrew six years ago at the […]
Covid: Aspenovax, the made in South Africa vaccine rejected by Africa
The serum manufactured in South Africa is piling up in its production plant because there are no takers. Yet the African continent that it is […]
The World Bank wants to release $170 billion to curb the world’s crises
World Bank President David Malpass announced Monday that he is preparing a $170 billion aid package over 15 months to help countries deal with multiple […]
Economy: Kenyan businesses worried about elections and war in Ukraine
Kenya’s Ministry of Finance presented a $28 billion budget this week. The aim is to revive an economy hit by the loss of hundreds of […]