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King Charles' regrets for colonial abuses in Kenya not enough for some victims
1st November 2023 Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla began the second day of a state visit to Kenya on Wednesday as survivors of colonial-era abuses criticised... →
Britain's King Charles visits Kenya with colonialism's scars in focus
31st October 2023 Britain's tarnished colonial past took centre stage in Kenya on Tuesday as King Charles began a four-day state visit, poised to acknowledge... →
IMF staff, Rwanda agree new $262 million credit facility
31st October 2023 International Monetary Fund staff and Rwanda have agreed a new 14-month credit facility worth about $262-million to help mitigate balance of... →
Ramaphosa declares Dec 15 a holiday to celebrate rugby win
31st October 2023 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday said he was declaring December 15 a public holiday to celebrate the country's Rugby World Cup... →
US to evict Gabon, Niger, Uganda and Central African Republic from trade programme
31st October 2023 US President Joe Biden said on Monday that he intends to end the participation of Gabon, Niger, Uganda and the Central African Republic in the... →
South Africa calls for UN force to protect civilians in Gaza
30th October 2023 South Africa on Monday called for the United Nations to deploy a rapid protection force to protect civilians in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza... →
Dispossessed Kenyans demand compensation ahead of King Charles' visit
30th October 2023 When the then-Princess Elizabeth visited Kenya in 1952, Kibore Cheruiyot Ngasura was among a group of young men chosen to sing for her at an event... →
Nigeria's top court to rule on presidential election challenge on Thursday
25th October 2023 Nigeria's Supreme Court will rule on Thursday whether to uphold President Bola Tinubu's disputed election victory, a court notice showed on... →
Egypt's Sisi says Cairo playing positive role in de-escalating Gaza crisis
25th October 2023 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Wednesday that his country was playing a "very positive role" trying to de-escalate and find a... →
Liberia presidential election heads for November run-off vote
25th October 2023 Liberia's electoral commission on Tuesday scheduled a presidential election run-off for November after results showed that the two frontrunners,... →
SARB deputy governor Naidoo asks to resign – Presidency
23rd October 2023 Kuben Naidoo, one of the deputy governors of South Africa's central bank, has asked to resign from his position, President Cyril Ramaphosa's... →
Turkey sends two more planes of aid to Egypt for Gaza, plans more
23rd October 2023 Turkey sent two cargo planes to Egypt on Monday carrying medical equipment and supplies for Gaza, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said, adding two... →
EU agrees on framework for Niger sanctions
23rd October 2023 European Union countries on Monday adopted a framework to impose sanctions on members of a junta that seized power in Niger in July. The new... →
Ivory Coast presidency says Robert Beugre Mambe appointed as PM
16th October 2023 Ivory Coast's presidency on Monday said Robert Beugre Mambe, the governor of Abidjan, was appointed as prime minister, after the government was... →
Debt squeeze leaves sub-Saharan Africa's governments in fiscal bind
16th October 2023 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged sub-Saharan African policymakers last week to cut costly fuel subsidies and raise more in taxes,... →
Egypt facilitating deliveries of aid to Sinai for Gaza
12th October 2023 Egypt said on Thursday it was directing international aid flights for Gaza to an airport in northern Sinai, though delivery of relief into the... →
UN suspends some peacekeepers in Congo, denounces sexual abuse
12th October 2023 The United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission in Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended some of its peacekeepers in response to reports of... →
High inflation means children go hungry around the world - survey
12th October 2023 High levels of inflation and increased costs of living are contributing to worldwide hunger, according to a survey of 16 countries commissioned by... →
Liberia counts votes as President Weah seeks second term
11th October 2023 Vote counting was underway in Liberia on Tuesday during an election in which President George Weah is seeking a second term after six years marred... →
South Africa's gas master plan ready, official says
10th October 2023 South Africa's master plan to develop its gas market is finally ready after repeated delays as it aims to reduce its carbon emissions and avoid... →
IMF lowers sub-Saharan Africa growth forecasts
10th October 2023 Sub-Saharan Africa's economic growth will shrink for a second year in a row in 2023 before rebounding in 2024, the International Monetary Fund... →
Liberians head to polls as President Weah seeks second term
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
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
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
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
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
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
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... →
UN struggling to reach 18-million people in need in war-torn Sudan
5th October 2023 The United Nations said on Thursday it was struggling to reach 18-million people in need in Sudan to fend off a humanitarian disaster, hampered by... →
Uganda opposition says leader detained at airport, police dispute claim
5th October 2023 Uganda's main opposition party said its leader Bobi Wine had been detained on Thursday at the airport as he returned from a trip abroad, but police... →
Sub-Saharan Africa's growth dragged down by continent's heavyweights – World Bank
4th October 2023 Sub-Saharan Africa's economic growth is expected to slow this year, dragged down by slumps in heavyweights South Africa, Nigeria and Angola, the... →
Congo opposition leader Katumbi signs up for presidential race
4th October 2023 Congolese opposition leader Moise Katumbi has filed his candidacy to run for president in December polls during which President Felix Tshisekedi... →
Ghana protesters demand central bank governor resign
4th October 2023 Thousands took to the streets of Ghana's capital Accra on Tuesday demanding the central bank governor be removed for what they say is the... →
Congo Nobel laureate doctor Mukwege announces presidency bid
3rd October 2023 Democratic Republic of Congo's Nobel Peace Prize-winning gynaecologist Denis Mukwege, renowned for helping rape victims, said on Monday that he... →
Tunisia rejects EU financial aid, casting doubt on an immigration deal
3rd October 2023 Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday rejected financial support announced by the European Union in September, saying the amount is small and... →
Nigeria's labour unions suspend indefinite strike
3rd October 2023 Nigeria's biggest labour federations on Monday said they were suspending an indefinite strike that was set to begin on Tuesday after last minute... →
South Africa gives go-ahead for TotalEnergies to drill offshore
3rd October 2023 South Africa's environment ministry has given the go-ahead for TotalEnergies to drill offshore for gas and oil, after rejecting an appeal from more... →
Algeria says Niger accepts its mediation in resolving political crisis
2nd October 2023 Niger has accepted an Algerian offer to mediate in its political crisis, Algeria's foreign ministry said on Monday, five weeks after the North... →
Eswatini holds parliamentary elections under monarch's control
29th September 2023 Voters in Eswatini will cast their ballots on Friday in parliamentary elections whose outcome will make little difference to the politics of a... →
Eskom pollutes more in bid to keep lights on
27th September 2023 Four of South African State utility Eskom's 15 coal-fired power plants are breaching government emissions regulations as it pushes ageing... →
Sudan's displaced millions struggle to survive as economy seizes up
26th September 2023 About two months after heavy clashes around his home in Sudan's capital drove Sherif Abdelmoneim to flee, soaring rent and food costs forced the... →
