African News
Kwacha extends slump as drought worsens Zambia’s economic woes
By: Bloomberg 3rd May 2024 Zambia’s currency weakened against the dollar for an 18th successive day, cementing its position as the worst performer in emerging markets since... →
Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says
By: Reuters 3rd May 2024 Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops, a senior US defence official told Reuters, a move that... →
Chad prepares to vote in a coup-hit region, wary allies look on
By: Reuters 3rd May 2024 Chad will hold presidential elections on Monday, making it the first in a string of coup-hit states across Central and West Africa to use the... →
Egypt hopeful on Gaza talks, waiting for response, foreign minister says
By: Reuters 30th April 2024 Egypt is hopeful about a proposal for a truce and the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip but is waiting for a final response on the plan from... →
Egypt hopeful on Gaza talks, waiting for response, foreign minister says
By: Reuters 29th April 2024 Egypt is hopeful about a proposal for a truce and the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip but is waiting for a response on the plan from Israel... →
Togo votes for a new parliament with stronger say in governance
By: Reuters 29th April 2024 Voting got under way in legislative elections in Togo on Monday following approval of constitutional reforms by the outgoing parliament that could... →
African leaders seek record World Bank financing to combat climate change
By: Reuters 29th April 2024 African leaders on Monday called for rich countries to commit record contributions to a low-interest World Bank facility for developing nations... →
Nigeria seeks managers for planned $10-billion diaspora fund
By: Reuters 26th April 2024 Nigeria is seeking fund managers for a planned $10-billion diaspora fund that is aimed at attracting dollar inflows and foreign investment into the... →
