African News
EU agrees on framework for Niger sanctions
By: Reuters 23rd October 2023 European Union countries on Monday adopted a framework to impose sanctions on members of a junta that seized power in Niger in July. The new... →
BLSA calls for business to capitalise on South Africa’s hosting of Agoa Forum
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 23rd October 2023 It is notable that South Africa will still host the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) Private Sector Forum next month, given that several... →
South Africa set to topple Nigeria to regain mantle as continent’s biggest economy
By: Bloomberg 17th October 2023 South Africa is set to briefly overtake Nigeria and Egypt as the continent’s largest economy next year, International Monetary Fund forecasts show.... →
Ivory Coast presidency says Robert Beugre Mambe appointed as PM
By: Reuters 16th October 2023 Ivory Coast's presidency on Monday said Robert Beugre Mambe, the governor of Abidjan, was appointed as prime minister, after the government was... →
Egypt facilitating deliveries of aid to Sinai for Gaza
By: Reuters 12th October 2023 Egypt said on Thursday it was directing international aid flights for Gaza to an airport in northern Sinai, though delivery of relief into the... →
UN suspends some peacekeepers in Congo, denounces sexual abuse
By: Reuters 12th October 2023 The United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission in Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended some of its peacekeepers in response to reports of... →
High inflation means children go hungry around the world - survey
By: Reuters 12th October 2023 High levels of inflation and increased costs of living are contributing to worldwide hunger, according to a survey of 16 countries commissioned by... →
Liberia counts votes as President Weah seeks second term
By: Reuters 11th October 2023 Vote counting was underway in Liberia on Tuesday during an election in which President George Weah is seeking a second term after six years marred... →