Ghana will not quit IMF deal but wants changes, says president-elect
Ghana’s President-elect John Dramani Mahama has said he will not abandon the country’s $3 billion rescue package with the International…
IMF to release $182 mln to Rwanda after latest board reviews
The International Monetary Fund has said it will release $181.7 million in funds to Rwanda after its executive board concluded…
Namibia’s main opposition sets date for legal challenge of election results
Namibia’s main opposition party said on Saturday that it plans to file a legal challenge against the results of last…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame confirms bid to host Formula One race
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame on Friday confirmed that his country is bidding to host the Formula One race. He was…
UN chief praises Lesotho for its investments in green energy
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, on a two-day visit to Lesotho earlier this week, praised the country for its…
Strategies for regional security: a debate among AU candidates
Three African politicians vying for leadership of the African Union outlined their strategies for enhancing regional security amid ongoing conflicts…
UN says Central Africa challenged by climate crisis and political transitions
In a briefing to the United Nations Security Council, the UN Special Representative for Central Africa (UNOCA), on Saturday highlighted…
‘I wasn’t me any more’ – a photographer tackles her postnatal depression
Dola Posh has multiple identities: Photographer; woman; Nigerian; mother; Briton. Yet after giving birth, she no longer felt sure who…
Controversial Nigerian pastor dismisses UK deportation claims
High-profile Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adegboyega has dismissed claims that he was about to be deported from the UK, where his…
Court rules Namibia opposition parties can inspect election data
Two Namibian opposition parties that are seeking to challenge the result of elections last month won a court order on…
African development bank approves $108 million loan for Zambia
The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a $108 million loan to Zambia to enhance the nation’s…
Major step forward: Zimbabwe senate approves death penalty end
The Senate of Zimbabwe has approved legislation to abolish the death penalty, a crucial step towards eliminating a law that…
New president sworn in as Somaliland seeks international standing
Somaliland, the breakaway region of Somalia, inaugurated its new president following last month’s election, which strengthened its quest for international…
Beijing accuses US of ‘politicising’ trade after targeting Huawei again
China on Thursday criticized the U.S. for “politicising” trade issues as the latter considers providing over $3 billion to U.S.…
Egyptian foreign minister condemns Israeli attacks in Syria
The foreign ministers of Egypt and China held talks in Beijing on Friday on increasing cooperation between the two countries…
Turkey’s Erdogan offers to mediate between Sudan and the UAE
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone call with Sudan’s military leader on Friday and offered to mediate to…
UN chief urges rich nations to fulfill climate finance promises
On Thursday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged rich nations to honour their commitments to help the world’s poor countries…
Uganda leader backs military trials as rival in jail for Christmas
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, 80, has defended the use of military courts to try civilians – following an outcry over…
‘Thankless job’ – why trainee Kenyan doctors are taking their own lives
A sombre mood engulfed a village in Kenya’s Rift Valley last week as dozens of medical interns joined other mourners…
Rwanda President Kagame announces F1 race bid
Rwanda is bidding to host a Formula 1 grand prix, the country’s President Paul Kagame says. F1 is keen to…