IMF approves $570 mln Zambia payout, increases loan to $1.7 bln
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday its executive board had completed a third review of Zambia’s Extended Credit…
UN experts accuse Sudan’s warring parties of weaponizing starvation
Human rights experts working for the United Nations on Wednesday accused Sudan’s warring parties of using starvation as a war…
Mali civil society lauds war crimes conviction of Islamist police chief
Civil society associations and leaders of Malian society, in Bamako, followed the trial of Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz live…
Congo authorities approve mpox vaccines to try to contain outbreak
Authorities in the Democratic of Congo have approved the use of two mpox vaccines to try to tackle an upsurge…
Kenya president backs down on tax rises after deadly protests
Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday he won’t sign into law a finance bill proposing new taxes, a day after…
Top comedian sworn in as Malawi’s vice-president
Top comedian-turned-politician Micheal Usi has been sworn as Malawi’s vice-president at a ceremony held in parliament in the capital, Lilongwe.The…
South Africa: MK Party MPs end boycott and take oath
The 58 MPs from Jacob Zuma’s MK party have taken their oaths at the National Assembly, ten days after the…
Attack on army base fuels Burkina Faso mutiny rumours
An attack that reportedly killed more than 100 soldiers on an army base in Burkina Faso has snowballed into speculation…
New mpox strain in DR Congo ‘most dangerous yet
A new strain of the mpox virus spreading quickly along the eastern border of Democratic Republic of Congo is “incredibly…
ICC convicts Mali Islamist for Timbuktu atrocities
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) convicted a Malian Islamist on Wednesday of war crimes and crimes against humanity…
Tight security as Kenyans vow to continue protests
Heavy contingents of anti-riot security officers have been deployed in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, and around State House ahead of…
Broad strokes now, details to follow for South Africa’s new coalition
At least four South African political parties agreed on Friday to work together in a new government, but many questions…
Millions in daily struggle to find food as Sudan war rages
More than nine million people have fled their homes, and everyone in the country has been affected in some way.Things…
Congo: Sape and African traditions
Pointe-Noire in Congo recently hosted the Festival of Orality, “Retour au Mbongui,” an event that celebrated African traditions through stories,…
UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 million people
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday demanded a halt to the siege of al-Fashir – a city of 1.8…
Nigerian inflation rises in May to new 28-year high
Nigeria’s annual inflation (NGCPIY=ECI), opens new tab rose to a new 28-year high of 33.95% in May, official data showed…
UK’s Sound Energy PLC sells Moroccan gas assets to Managem
UK gas company Sound Energy PLC (SOU.L), opens new tab sold its subsidiary, Sound Energy Morocco East Limited, to Morocco’s…
Surge in rebel attacks sparks deadly protests in eastern Congo
At least four people have been killed in unrest in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu province, local officials…
Niger halts oil pipeline exports to China over Benin spat
Niger has shut off oil exports to China via its pipeline to Benin’s coast, Oil Minister Mahamane Moustapha Barke Bako…
G7 Summit: Meloni meets with the President of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune
After the G7 Summit working sessions came to a close yesterday, the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni,…