African News
UN earmarks $100 million for poorly funded humanitarian crises
By: Reuters 20th February 2024 The United Nations said on Tuesday it was allocating $100-million to support poorly funded humanitarian crises in seven countries, including the... →
UN in Libya urges probe into Tripoli shooting deaths
By: Reuters 19th February 2024 The United Nations mission in Libya has urged authorities to investigate the shooting deaths of 10 people in a Tripoli neighbourhood, with city... →
Eastern Congo residents scramble for food and safety as conflict intensifies
By: Reuters 19th February 2024 An intensifying conflict between Democratic Republic of Congo's army and the Tutsi-led M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, has disrupted food... →
Niger misses debt payment, default up to almost $520-million
By: Reuters 19th February 2024 Niger last week missed a debt payment of 13.4-billion CFA francs ($22-million), the West African debt management agency said on Monday, bringing... →
West African bloc urges Senegal to set new election date
By: Reuters 16th February 2024 West Africa's main regional bloc ECOWAS on Friday called on authorities in Senegal to set a new date for the presidential election in accordance... →
Senegal factions should consult over election timing, government says
By: Reuters 16th February 2024 Senegal's government said on Friday the country's political factions would need to consult to find a way forward after a constitutional council... →
South Africa risks showdown with Rwanda over Congo deployment 
By: Reuters 16th February 2024 South Africa is leading a regional force that’s deploying into eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and risks being caught up in a conflict that... →
Egypt setting up area at Gaza border which could be used to shelter Palestinians – sources
By: Reuters 16th February 2024 Egypt is preparing an area at the Gaza border which could accommodate Palestinians in case an Israeli offensive into Rafah prompts an exodus across... →
