African News
Kenyan anti tax hike protests subside as police clamp down
By: Reuters 21st July 2023 Protests in Kenyan cities against tax hikes and high living costs largely subsided on Thursday amid a heavy police presence, after several people... →
More than 40 nations interested in joining Brics, 22 apply – South Africa
By: Reuters 20th July 2023 More than 40 countries have expressed interested in joining the Brics group of nations, South Africa's top diplomat in charge of relations with the... →
Putin will not attend Brics summit by ‘mutual agreement’ – Presidency 
By: Thabi Madiba 19th July 2023 The Presidency announced on Wednesday that, by mutual agreement, Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the 15th Summit of Brics nations... →
ANC calls for reform of United Nations Security Council 
By: Thabi Madiba 18th July 2023 As the African National Congress (ANC) expressed confidence in the African peace initiatives led by President Cyril Ramaphosa and seven other heads... →
IMF board approves $271-million loan facility for Burundi
By: Reuters 18th July 2023 The International Monetary Fund's executive board has approved a $271-million Extended Credit Facility for Burundi, with an immediate disbursement... →
IMF board signs off on $1-billion in funds for Kenya
By: Reuters 18th July 2023 The International Monetary Fund's (IMF's) executive board on Monday signed off on nearly $1-billion in new funding for Kenya that could ease... →
African Central Banks to keep interest rates tighter for longer
By: Bloomberg 18th July 2023 African central banks due to decide on interest rates in the next three weeks are set to keep monetary policy tighter for longer to temper stubborn... →
Heavy clashes heard in Sudanese city of Bahri as army tries to make gains
By: Reuters 14th July 2023 Sudan's warring factions fought heavy clashes in parts of the city of Bahri on Friday, residents said, a day after both sides welcomed a new... →
