AfDB approves US$696.4M financing for Tanzania-Burundi-DRC railway project
AfDB will provide US$98.62 million to Burundi in the form of grants and US$597.79 million to Tanzania in the form…
Liberia minister hits back over US corruption allegations
Liberia’s outgoing Finance Minister Samuel Tweh has dismissed as false US allegations that he was involved in “significant” corruption. The…
Sudanese fleeing conflict killed in South Sudan
Two men who fled conflict in Sudan have been killed in South Sudan after the vehicle they were travelling in…
European Parliament condemns Maasai evictions
The European Parliament has condemned the eviction of indigenous Maasai people in Tanzania in the name of conservation. The resolution…
Worldcoin in talks with Kenya to resume operations
Controversial cryptocurrency project Worldcoin is in advanced negotiations to resume operations in Kenya, more than four months after authorities suspended…
Prominent Mozambican journalist murdered near capital
Prominent Mozambican journalist João Chamusse has been found dead outside his home in the outskirts of the capital Maputo, in…
Fifa approves 30 Nigerian referees for 2024 competitions
World football governing body, Fifa, has approved 30 Nigerian referees to participate in various international games next year. They comprise…
East Africa Adopts Diversified Resource Development Strategy
Boasting an abundance of renewable resources, East Africa has garnered substantial attention from major international players within its clean energy…
World champions Spain seize top spot from Swedes
Spaniards reach FIFA Women’s World Ranking summit (www.FIFA.com) for first time; Record number of teams (192) included in standings; Namibia…
Nigerian court to rule on separatist leader’s release
Nigeria’s Supreme Court is set to hand down a much-awaited ruling on the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. Mr…
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Xue Bing Visits Afar Region of Ethiopia
On December 13, 2023, Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Xue Bing visited Samara,…
Campaigns end for Chad’s controversial referendum
Campaigns for the forthcoming Chad constitutional referendum are expected to end on Friday. On Sunday, Chadians will be voting in…
World Health Organization (WHO) harp on efficient investment in Primary Healthcare as the Backbone for a resilient health system
With Nigeria unveiling strategic interventions to accelerate Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and health security by 2030, the World Health Organization…
Ambassador of Belarus P.Vziatkin presents Сredentials to the President of Uganda
On December 14, 2023 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus, Pavel Vziatkin, presented Credentials to the…
Seychelles: President Ramkalawan receives United Arab Emirates (UAE) Delegation
President Wavel Ramkalawan received a delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at State House yesterday morning, led by the…
President Barrow Presides Over the 29th Cabinet Session, HAPPENING NOW
Presiding over the 29th Session of Cabinet at the State House in Banjul, President Adama Barrow is currently leading discussions…
Japan decided to support World Food Programme (WFP) on provision of food assistance in Rwanda
The Government of Japan announces its support to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) Rwanda’s programme for providing food assistance…
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board Completes the Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement with the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The IMF Executive Board has completed the fifth review under the Extended Credit Facility arrangement with the Democratic Republic of…
Cameroon: African Development Bank grants a loan of EUR 74 million for electricity sector reforms to facilitate universal access to power
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of EUR 74.25 million to Cameroon…
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Xue Bing Visits Tigray Region of Ethiopia
On December 12, 2023, Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Xue Bing visited Mekelle,…