Senegal Raises Debt Service Projections by $5.8 Billion Ahead of IMF Talks
Senegal has revised its debt service projections upward by about 3.2 trillion CFA francs ($5.8 billion) over the next three years, as reflected in a […]
Washington
DR Congo and Rwanda Resume Washington Talks to Advance June Peace Agreement
Delegations from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are meeting in Washington on 21 and 22 October for the third session of the […]
Analysts Dispute U.S. Senator Ted Cruz’s Claims of ‘Christian Mass Murder’ in Nigeria
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has sparked controversy with claims that Nigeria is witnessing a “Christian mass murder,” urging Washington to classify the West African nation […]
IMF Warns of Fragile Global Recovery, Highlights Uneven Growth and Risks for Sub-Saharan Africa
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a modestly improved near-term global economic outlook but warned of persistent vulnerabilities, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Presenting its […]
‘Not a Dumping Ground’: Burkina Faso Rejects U.S. Deportation Deal
Burkina Faso has firmly rejected a U.S. request to accept deported individuals under President Donald Trump’s revived third-country deportation policy, marking a rare but symbolic […]
South Africa Sends Delegation to US for Tariff Negotiations
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday, September 9, that officials from his Government have been dispatched to the United States to lay the […]
Senegal Condemns US Sanctions on ICC Officials, Backs Deputy Prosecutor Niang
Senegal has strongly criticised the United States for imposing sanctions on four International Criminal Court (ICC) officials, including Senegalese Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang. In […]
Rwanda and DRC to Sign U.S.-Backed Peace Accord Amid Ongoing Tensions and Mineral Interests
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are expected to sign a U.S.-brokered agreement on Friday, June 27 in Washington aimed at ending the […]
Congo and Rwanda Set to Sign Landmark Peace Deal to End Eastern Conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda will officially sign a peace agreement in Washington on June 27, marking a pivotal step toward ending years […]
Trump’s remittance tax targets migrants — and hits Africa’s poorest hardest
A new 3.5% tax on remittances passed by the U.S. House of Representatives is sparking global concern, as critics warn it will disproportionately burden poor […]