Glencore’s ex-head of oil charged with bribery offences by UK fraud agency
Ethiopia will enjoy $4.9 billion in relief from debt repayments when it completes a long-delayed restructuring, State Finance Minister Eyob…
Tunisian presidential candidates complain of restrictions and intimidation
Tunisian opposition parties, presidential candidates and human rights groups have accused the authorities of using “arbitrary restrictions” and intimidation in…
Three Americans back in the US after landmark Russia prisoner deal
The plane caryying Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan, and Alsu Kurmasheva, a journalist holding…
Turkey marks a day of national mourning for slain Hamas leader
Flags were flown at half-mast across Turkey and at its missions overseas on Friday as the country marks a day…
Ethiopia to save $4.9 billion after completing debt restructuring exercise
Ethiopia’s State Finance Minister, Eyob Tekalign, said on Friday it expects creditors will agree to restructure $4.9 billion of debt…
At least 13 killed in protests over Nigeria’s economic crisis – Rights group
At least 13 protesters were killed during mass protests in Nigeria against the country’s economic crisis that turned violent in…
Ismail Haniyeh’s final journey: from Tehran to Doha for burial
The plane carrying the remains of the slain Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh arrived Thursday in the Qatari capital of…
Rwanda shuts 4,000 churches for failing inspections
More than 4,000 churches have been closed down over the last month in Rwanda for failing to comply with health…
North Darfur faces severe famine according to famine review committee
The ongoing violence in Sudan has lasted for more than 15 months, causing significant obstacles to humanitarian aid and leading…
Nigerians hit with 24-hour curfews amid protests
Millions of residents in northern Nigeria have been placed under 24-hour curfews amid nationwide protests against the high cost of…
Nationwide protests planned in Nigeria over economic challenges
Nigerians are organizing nationwide protests this week to address the most severe cost-of-living crisis the country has faced in decades.…
Iran holds funeral for assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh
Iran’s supreme leader presided over a funeral Thursday for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and his bodyguard who were killed in…
Iconic Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu dies at 72
Veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Ms Onyeka Onwenu is dead has passed away at the age of 72. Reports…
Landmark financing: World Bank approves $1.5 billion for Ethiopia
The World Bank’s board has granted approval for $1.5 billion in financing for Ethiopia’s budget support, marking the first time…
Algeria withdraws ambassador to France over Western Sahara plan
Algeria has withdrawn its ambassador from France after Paris recognised a controversial Moroccan plan to give limited autonomy to Western…
UN Security Council lifts arms embargo on Central African Republic
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday unanimously lifted an arms embargo on the Central African Republic (CAR). It was…
Prayers and protests: Istanbul reacts to death of Hamas leader
Demonstrators flooded the streets of Istanbul on Wednesday carrying Palestinian flags and holding prayers to denounce the assassination of Hamas’…
Guinea court finds former military leader guilty of crimes against humanity
A court in Guinea on Wednesday sentenced former military ruler, Moussa Dadis Camara, to 20 years in prison after finding…
Sudan’s military leader survives drone strikes – army
Sudan’s military leader Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has survived an assassination attempt, the army spokesman. Nabil Abdallah blamed the paramilitary…