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 […]
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South Africa: End of restrictions linked to the Covid pandemic
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced earlier this week that all legal restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic would end at midnight, stressing that it was time […]
Ghana reopens land borders after two years of closure
It is now possible to enter Ghana freely, without restrictions. The country reopened its land and sea borders on Monday, March 28, which had been […]
Moderna to set up its first vaccine plant in Africa in Kenya
U.S. vaccine maker Moderna announced Monday that it will build its first African vaccine plant in Kenya, after signing a preliminary agreement with that country […]
Curfew lifted and borders reopened in Congo
The government of Congo announced on Monday the lifting of the curfew, in force in the country’s two main cities, as well as the reopening […]
Africa: Morocco’s Election to AU Peace & Security Council, Recognition of Kingdom’s role in Conflicts prevention
Morocco was elected on Thursday member of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union for a three-year mandate after receiving more than […]
Six dead in a stampede at the Olembe stadium in Yaoundé
At least six fans died in a stampede at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon, on Monday before the host nation’s round of 16 African […]
Soccer: CAF president visits Cameroon
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) arrived Monday in Cameroon, where the African Cup of Nations (January 9 – February 6) is […]
Debt-ridden Zambia wins round with$1.4 bln promised IMF aid
Zambia’s new president, Hakainde Hichilema, has won a promise of 1.24 billion Euros in aid from the IMF after 100 days in power and intense […]
Covid-19: Syringe shortage threatens vaccination in Africa
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to grow on the African continent. According to WHO Africa, which held its weekly press briefing on Thursday 28 October, there […]