Moody’s upgrades outlook on Nigeria to positive
Ratings agency Moody’s last week revised its outlook on Nigeria to positive from stable, citing possible reversal of the deterioration…
Angola to build new satellite cities at affordable prices
The Angolan government plans to build satellite towns with affordable housing for the low-income population, in order to alleviate the…
approves US$66M for equity of Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank
The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a $66 million loan to the government of Tanzania for…
Dar Al-Handasah and Sun Africa to collaborate on renewable projects in Angola and Nigeria
International design and engineering firm, Dar Al-Handasah, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sun Africa, a utility-scale renewable…
Kenya’s nationwide power blackout sparks KPLC sabotage suspicions
A power blackout that plunged Kenya into darkness on Sunday was a possible act of sabotage, a minister says. It…
Gulf of Guinea: Council launches an European Union (EU) Security and Defence Initiative
The Council today adopted a decision launching the EU security and defence initiative in support of West African countries of…
Why Wagner is winning hearts in the Central African Republic
A welcoming atmosphere greets congregants shuffling into the Russian Orthodox Church, tucked away on an unassuming but badly pot-holed side…
Sudan war: Two people killed in attack on aid convoy in Sudan, says Red Cross
Two people have been killed and seven others injured in a “deliberate attack” on an aid convoy in Sudan’s capital…
Egypt election: Discontent grows as Sisi seeks third term
Once hailed by many people as a saviour, Egypt’s strongman leader Abdul Fattah al-Sisi is now seen in a very…
Zimbabwe’s CCC crisis: Farce turning to tragedy for the opposition
The drama playing out in Zimbabwe’s main opposition party could be something out of a farce – as it faces…
Philip Mpango: Tanzania orders social media crackdown over VP death rumours
Tanzanian authorities are investigating social media users accused of spreading false information about Vice-President Philip Mpango’s health. Mr Mpango resurfaced…
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Foreign Ministers of Nepal, Rwanda
HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met separately on Monday with…
Hunger named as the Most Concerning Issue Facing Children in 2023 – Global Survey
Hunger is the most concerning issue affecting children around the world this year, according to almost half of adults surveyed…
Tigo wins Ookla® Award as the Fastest Mobile Network in Tanzania
Tanzania’s digital lifestyle telecommunication company, Tigo (www.Tigo.co.tz), which is a part of the Axian Telecom Group has won the prestigious…
Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone Wang Qing Attends the 2023 Ambassador Scholarship Award Ceremony
On December 5, 2023, the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone held the 2023 Ambassador’s Scholarship Award Ceremony. Ambassador Wang Qing…
United Nations Climate Conference COP28: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) marks International Mountain Day 2023 with focus on restoring ecosystems
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today marked International Mountain Day 2023 with a high-level meeting…
Egypt: President El-Sisi Follows up on New Cities Projects
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Dr.…
Kenya: Government Increases School Bursaries
The Government has increased bursaries under the Constituencies Development Fund to ensure smooth learning. This follows the signing into law…
South Africa: 16 days are over, now the real work begins
The 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign has come to an end, but now…
Philippines, Rwanda Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Bolster Bilateral Cooperation
Philippine Ambassador to Rwanda Marie Charlotte G. Tang (with residence in Nairobi) and Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International…