IMF approves ‘landmark’ Ethiopia bailout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a bailout of $3.4bn (£2.6bn) for Ethiopia to support its economic reforms over…
DR Congo accuses Rwanda of jamming flights
The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused the Rwandan army of jamming satellite navigation systems affecting civilian flights in the…
China and 26 African countries agree to strengthen partnerships in digital field
China and 26 African countries have agreed to strengthen partnerships and boost innovation in the digital sector. African participants at…
Arrest warrant issued for Libera’s ex-finance minister
An arrest warrant has been issued for Liberia’s former finance minister following allegations he was involved in a $500m (£389m)…
Mali army admits ‘significant’ losses in Wagner battle
Mali’s army has admitted it suffered “significant” losses during two days of fighting involving Tuareg separatist rebels and al-Qaeda-linked militants.It…
Fears of a full scale war as Israel, Hezbollah trade fire
The Middle East is bracing for a potential flare-up in violence after Israeli authorities said a rocket from Lebanon struck…
Growing calls for Gabon’s transitional leader to stand in presidential poll
Eleven months after he came to power in a coup, there are growing calls for Gabon’s transitional President Brice Oligui…
Clashes in Mali: Tuareg rebels inflict losses on Government and marcenary forces
In the northern region of Mali, Tuareg rebels reported on Saturday that they had killed and wounded several government soldiers…
Donald Trump goes on the offensive describing Kamala Harris as “evil”
As presumptive United States Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris’ campaign gains momentum, the Republican contenders have gone on the offensive.…
Malaysia submits BRICS membership application
Malaysia has applied to join the BRICS group of nations, the country’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday. He…
Nine die in DR Congo gospel concert chaos
At least nine people died and others were injured at a live concert in the Democratic Republic of Congo on…
Nigerian boxer fails drugs test at Olympics
Nigerian boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore is out of the Paris 2024 Olympics after being provisionally suspended for a failed drugs test.…
Wrong national anthem played for South Sudan at Olympics
The Olympic organisers in France played the wrong national anthem for South Sudan ahead of the country’s opening men’s basketball…
Ex-SA President Zuma reportedly expelled from ANC
South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been expelled from the African National Congress (ANC), the party he once led,…
Ethiopia’s birr drops 30% as central bank floats currency
Ethiopia’s central bank floated the country’s birr currency on Monday, a move it hopes will secure International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
Nigeria bids to placate youth to avert looming inflation protests
Days before a nationwide protest over bad governance and a high cost of living, Nigeria is offering its young people…
Libyan court jails 12 officials over deadly floods
A Libyan court has jailed 12 officials in connection with the collapse of a series of dams in Derna last…
AfDB offers Morocco $260 million in loans for port project, governance
The African Development Bank (AfDB) said on Friday it offered Morocco two loans each worth 120 million euros ($130 million)…
Standard Chartered interested in Uganda rail project, president’s office says
Standard Chartered Bank is interested in financing Uganda’s planned Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a statement from President Yoweri Museveni’s office…
Activists demand action to tackle the global food crisis
Activists and chefs around the world participated Thursday (Jul. 25) in a new campaign to highlight the global food crisis.…