African News
Gates Foundation funds African scientists searching for TB and malaria cure
By: Bloomberg 28th February 2024 African scientists have received $7.2-million to find drugs that will help combat malaria and tuberculosis on the continent that’s the most... →
Two killed in Guinea unrest linked to nationwide strike
By: Reuters 27th February 2024 Two people were killed during clashes with police in the suburbs of Guinea's capital Conakry on Monday, their families and medical sources said,... →
Senegal seeks consensus on date for delayed presidential election
By: Reuters 27th February 2024 Senegal's President Macky Sall on Monday urged participants in a national dialogue to reach a consensus on a date to hold a delayed presidential... →
West African bloc lifts sanctions on junta-led Niger
By: Reuters 26th February 2024 The West African regional bloc said on Saturday it would lift strict sanctions on Niger as it seeks a new strategy to dissuade three junta-led... →
Somalia will defend itself if Ethiopia seals 'illegal' port deal, president says
By: Reuters 23rd February 2024 Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said his country would "defend itself" if Ethiopia goes ahead with a deal to set up a naval base in the... →
IMF sees progress on Egypt loan programme amid Gaza pressures
By: Reuters 23rd February 2024 Talks with Egypt to boost its International Monetary Fund that Egypt needs a "very comprehensive support package" to deal with economic challenges,... →
Sudan's warring sides commit abuses, including strikes on fleeing civilians, UN report says
By: Reuters 23rd February 2024 Both sides in Sudan's civil war have committed abuses that may amount to war crimes including indiscriminate attacks on civilian sites like... →
Growth, returns and aid shift investor focus to West of Africa
By: Bloomberg 22nd February 2024 Investors in West African countries are enjoying the best returns on the continent, and are shifting money flows to a region that’s performed well... →
