African News
Kenyan private sector activity slows in March, PMI shows
By: Reuters 4th April 2024 Kenya's private sector activity contracted slightly in March, hurt by cashflow problems at some businesses, a business survey showed on Thursday.... →
Zimbabwe declares drought a disaster, joining Malawi and Zambia
By: Bloomberg 3rd April 2024 Zimbabwe’s president declared a state of national disaster over a drought that’s curbed farm output in the southern African nation. The... →
Senegal President Faye appoints ally Sonko as prime minister
By: Reuters 3rd April 2024 New Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Tuesday appointed firebrand politician and key backer Ousmane Sonko as prime minister in his... →
IMF ends Ethiopia visit, deal not yet secured
By: Reuters 3rd April 2024 The International Monetary Fund concluded its visit to Ethiopia to discuss a request for IMF support on Tuesday without reaching an agreement,... →
Faye sworn in as Senegal president, cites 'profound desire for change'
By: Reuters 2nd April 2024 Senegal's once jailed opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in on Tuesday as the West African nation's fifth and youngest president... →
Egypt's Sisi starts third term pledging more investment, social spending
2nd April 2024 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was sworn in for his third term on Tuesday in the country's new capital, the largest of the mega-projects... →
At least 12 killed, 15 children missing in South Sudan attack
By: Reuters 2nd April 2024 Youths attacked a village in eastern South Sudan and shot dead at least 12 people while 15 children are missing, officials said on Tuesday, as... →
China could drive Africa's renewable energy revolution, report says
By: Reuters 2nd April 2024 China has a unique opportunity to drive forward an energy revolution in Africa, but it must first reverse nearly two decades of neglect of green... →
