Food prices: IMF warns of “risks of social unrest” in Africa
Soaring food prices are causing the International Monetary Fund to fear “social unrest” on the continent. “Fears about food security have increased sharply” with the […]
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Ethiopian ex-military lined up in front of the Russian embassy
In Addis Ababa, hundreds of Ethiopians have been lining up for several days in front of the Russian embassy. According to some sources, they hope […]
AU calls again for dialogue to end conflict in Ukraine
The head of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, told Russia on Tuesday that international law must be respected in the war in […]
Kerosene shortage at Dakar airport
Dakar airport has been hit by a shortage of kerosene due to “unfavourable international conditions” and its operator is calling on airlines landing there to […]
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 […]
South African President says UN Security Council is “outdated’’
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, criticized for his refusal to strongly condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, attacked Thursday the UN Security Council, which he […]
Thousands of Sudanese continue to demonstrate against the coup and inflation
Thousands of demonstrators marched Thursday in the sudanese capital Khartoum to protest against the October coup and the high cost of living in their country […]
Fire damages bridge in Lagos and destroys dozens of businesses
A major fire damaged one of the main bridges in Lagos, Nigeria’s economic capital, on Wednesday, destroying dozens of businesses, emergency officials and witnesses said. […]
Al-Sissi, Bennett, Mohammed bin Zayed hold tripartite Summit
Egypt’s president hosted Israeli and Emirati leaders on Tuesday, a rare tripartite summit at a time when the war in Ukraine is shaking up energy […]