Senegal pushes for IMF approval of $2.2bn loan as Faye meets Georgieva
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has stepped up efforts to secure final approval for a $2.2 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme as his Government […]
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US pledges support for Kenya’s critical minerals processing industry
The United States said on Wednesday it would support Kenya in developing a transparent critical minerals sector with local processing and value addition. Kenya is […]
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Togo on third and fourth ECF programme reviews
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with the Togolese authorities on the combined third and fourth reviews of the country’s economic […]
Ethiopia, US Hold High-Level Talks to Deepen Strategic Cooperation
Ethiopia and the United States held high-level bilateral consultations in Washington, D.C. on Monday, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties and expanding cooperation in […]
Zambia to Forfeit $200m in Fuel Tax Relief Amid Global Energy Pressures
On Tuesday, Zambia’s Finance Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, disclosed that the country will lose approximately $200 million in revenue following the suspension of selected fuel taxes […]
Nigeria Seeks Global Financial Cushion as Iran War Pressures Economy
Nigeria says it will pursue stronger financial backing from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank at this week’s Spring Meetings in Washington, as […]
DRC to Accept US-Deported Migrants Under New Trump Administration Deal
The Government of Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced an agreement with the United States to receive third-country nationals deported from the US, with […]
UN Vote Rekindles Global Push for Reparative Justice Over Transatlantic Slavery
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, adopted a landmark resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans “the gravest crime against humanity” […]
DRC, Rwanda Commit to De-escalation After US-Mediated Talks
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have agreed to take “concrete steps” to ease tensions following high-level talks hosted by the United States […]
US Convenes DR Congo–Rwanda Talks in Washington Amid Stalled Peace Process
The United States is set to host senior officials from Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda this week in a renewed diplomatic push to revive […]