South Africa to abandon coal with $8.5 billion grant
South Africa, the continent’s most industrialized nation is set to receive $8.5 billion from Western countries to accelerate the adoption of cleaner forms of energy. […]
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Nigeria launched the new version of its digital currency eNaira
Nigeria on Monday finally officially launched a new digital version of its currency, the eNaira, President Muhammadu Buhari announced. Abuja says the crypto-currency saves on […]
Morocco: National, foreign observers focused on September 8 elections
The general elections in Morocco, which for the first time brings together legislative, regional and local elections, will be held on Wednesday September 8, despite […]
South Africa “not in a position” to receive Afghan refugees
South Africa said Wednesday that it is “not in a position” to host Afghan refugees who fled the country after the Taliban took control of […]
Tigray: U.S. imposes sanctions on Eritrean army chief
The U.S. Treasury on Monday imposed sanctions on the head of the Eritrean army for alleged human rights violations in the conflict in the neighboring […]
France suspends military cooperation with Ethiopia
France has suspended its military cooperation with Ethiopia since July, the scene of a nine-month conflict between rebels and government forces in the northern region […]
Former U.S. President Barack Obama joins NBA Africa as strategic partner
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has become a strategic partner of NBA Africa, which aims to expand the championship’s popularity in Africa, the NBA announced […]
Ethiopia: European Union and United States make demands
More than a week after the fall of the Tigray regional capital, Mekele, the military situation in the province is still uncertain. Fighting is still […]
Tigray: Ethiopian government remains firm with the Pope, the G7 and Washington
In a week’s time, parliamentary elections will be held in Ethiopia, which is increasingly isolated diplomatically because of the situation in Tigray. Prime Minister Abiy […]
Morocco: ‘African Lion 2021’ Drill to be Conducted on June 7
Following the high instructions of King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces, the joint Moroccan-US exercise “African […]