African News
World cannot ignore atrocities in Gaza as it did the Rwandan genocide – Ramaphosa 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th April 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that with the advent of 24 hour news, the proliferation of social and community media and the speed with... →
China invites Uganda's energy minister for talks on pipeline financing
By: Reuters 5th April 2024 China has invited Uganda's energy minister to Beijing to discuss the East African country's $5-billion crude oil pipeline, Uganda's presidency said... →
Zimbabwe replaces battered Dollar with unit linked to Gold, FX
By: Bloomberg 5th April 2024 Zimbabwe replaced its battered dollar with a new currency backed by a basket that includes foreign currencies, gold and other precious metals, said... →
World Bank loans Ethiopia $1.72-billion for power, water supply expansion
By: Reuters 5th April 2024 The World Bank and Ethiopia have signed loan agreements totalling $1.72-billion to enhance electricity and water supply, as well as to facilitate... →
Nigeria union requests more troops to combat oil theft
By: Reuters 5th April 2024 Nigeria's oil workers union has asked President Bola Tinubu to deploy more troops, including military chiefs, to combat oil theft and boost output... →
Slavery tribunal? Africa, Caribbean unite on reparations
By: Reuters 4th April 2024 Support is building among Africa and Caribbean nations for the creation of an international tribunal on atrocities dating to the transatlantic... →
Somalia sends Ethiopian ambassador home for consultations, closes consulates
By: Reuters 4th April 2024 Somalia sent the Ethiopian ambassador from Mogadishu home for consultations on Thursday and closed consulates in the semi-autonomous region... →
Senegal's new president announces oil, gas and mining sector audit
By: Reuters 4th April 2024 Senegal will conduct an audit of the oil, gas and mining sectors, newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye told the nation in a televised... →
