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Gabon launches national dialogue for democratic revitalization
Gabon has embarked on a historic national dialogue led by President Felix Tshisekedi, marking a significant!-->…
South Africa’s producer inflation slows to 4.5%
Statistics South Africa reported that South Africa's producer inflation rate eased to 4.5% year-on-year in!-->…
UAE’s IRH plans bid for stake in Zambia’s Lubambe copper mine
In the fourth quarter of 2023, South Africa experienced a decrease in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows,!-->…
Kenya resolves its oil importation row with Uganda – report
Kenya's Energy Minister, Davis Chirchir, has announced that Kenya will permit Uganda's state oil firm, UNOC!-->…
Southern Africa faces food crisis due to Drought
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has highlighted a dire situation in southern!-->…
Kenyan villagers build sand dams for water security
In Makueni, Kenya, residents of Kasengela village are taking matters into their own hands to secure water sources!-->…
Sudan’s Bashir moved to ‘secure military site’ – lawyer
Former Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir, represented by his lawyer Mohamed al-Hassan al-Amin, has been relocated!-->…
Suspected poachers killed in gunfire with Zimbabwe rangers
In a shootout near the Kazungula border post in Matabeleland North province, Zimbabwe rangers have fatally shot!-->…
Senegal President: “I did nothing wrong”
Senegal's President Macky Sall has defended his decision to attempt to postpone elections, which triggered deadly!-->…
South Africa: boat captain missing, search begins
South African authorities are intensifying efforts to locate missing charter boat captain John Matambu after his!-->…
Gambia: Delay on female genital cutting ban repeal
Lawmakers in Gambia have deferred a decision on the attempted repeal of the 2015 ban on female genital cutting,!-->…
EU pledges billions of euros for Egypt as it seeks to curb migration
The European Union revealed a €7.4 billion funding package and an upgraded relationship with Egypt on Sunday,!-->…
Children rescued as Zimbabwe police unearth cult graves
Police in Zimbabwe have apprehended the suspected leader of a religious cult, Ishmael Chokurongerwa, along with!-->…
South African Airways’ privatisation deal collapses
South Africa has terminated a deal to sell a majority stake in its national airline, South African Airways (SAA),!-->…
Paris Club creditors cancel $2bn of Somali debt
Several countries, including members of the Paris Club such as the US, Japan, and Russia, have agreed to cancel!-->…
Alarm as conjunctivitis outbreak hits Ugandan schools
Authorities in Kampala, Uganda, have declared an outbreak of conjunctivitis, a highly contagious eye infection,!-->…
Nigeria lifts sanctions on Niger and reopens borders
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has lifted all economic sanctions imposed on neighbouring Niger, ending an!-->…
Victoire Ingabire: Rwandan opposition leader barred from election
Victoire Ingabire, an outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, faces political obstacles as she seeks to!-->…
SON Release 80 Standards For CNG Vehicles, Others
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has introduced 80 standards to regulate the operations of Compressed!-->…
Ready to Release BazoumThe junta in Niger Republic
The junta in Niger Republic faces a serious dilemma as it prepares to release the ousted president, Mohamed!-->…
Heatwave Exacerbates Water Shortages in Johannesburg
Authorities in Johannesburg, South Africa's commercial hub, attribute the ongoing heatwave to reduced water flow,!-->…
Kenyan-led Haiti Mission in Pre-deployment Stage – Minister
The Kenyan government remains resolute in its plan to deploy hundreds of police officers to Haiti, despite the!-->…
Chad Announces Free Water and Electricity for Households
Chad's government has unveiled plans to offer free water and electricity to households until the end of the year.!-->…
South Africa lender absa Records Marginal Rise in Annual Profit
Absa Group, one of South Africa's top private lenders, reported a marginal increase in annual profit despite!-->…
Egypt Secures IMF Support Package, Reduce Budget Deficit
Egypt has embarked on significant initiatives aimed at decreasing its budget deficit, including the sale of real!-->…
Senegalese Opposition Coalition Unveils Campaign Platform
A Senegalese opposition coalition, supported by the influential figure Ousmane Sonko, launched its presidential!-->…
Central African States Lift Sanctions, Reintegrate Gabon into Regional Bloc
The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) decided to lift sanctions on Gabon and reintegrate it!-->…
Africa’s gas production fields declining, AEC warns
NJ Ayuk, the Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, has raised an alarm about the declining state of!-->…
South Africa’s Current Account Deficit Widens Sharply in Fourth Quarter
South Africa's current account deficit significantly expanded in the fourth quarter of 2023, reaching 2.3% of!-->…
Egyptian pound stable after devaluation, IMF deal
Egypt's currency remained stable at around 49.5 pounds to the dollar as the market opened on Thursday, following!-->…