African News
Liberians head to polls as President Weah seeks second term
By: Reuters 10th October 2023 Liberians voted on Tuesday in a general election in which President George Weah is seeking a second term after six years marked by corruption... →
IMF 'hopeful' Zambia to announce debt deal with creditors before Thursday
By: Reuters 9th October 2023 The International Monetary Fund's Africa director said on Monday that he was "hopeful" that Zambia and its official creditors would announce a... →
Gates gives $40-million to boost access to mRNA vaccines in Africa
By: Reuters 9th October 2023 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will give $40-million, including to a Belgian biotech company and two leading African vaccine manufacturers, in... →
IMF staff, Ghana agree first review of $3-billion programme
By: Reuters 6th October 2023 The International Monetary Fund and Ghana's government have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of a $3-billion loan programme,... →
IMF staff, Ghana agree first review of $3 billion programme
By: Reuters 6th October 2023 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Ghana's government have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of a $3-billion loan... →
Uganda arrests 40 opposition supporters as their leader arrives
By: Reuters 6th October 2023 Ugandan security forces have arrested 40 people during an operation against supporters of opposition leader Bobi Wine whose detention under house... →
Kenya to seek $1-billion loan from China, longer repayment period
By: Reuters 6th October 2023 Kenya's President William Ruto will ask China for a $1-billion loan to complete stalled road construction projects when he travels to Beijing later... →
ANC applauds launch of Border Management Authority to address illegal immigration
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th October 2023 The African National Congress has welcomed the establishment of the Border Management Authority as a step towards addressing South Africa’s... →