African News
Chad government says several people killed during unrest
By: Reuters 28th February 2024 Several people were killed in a clash near the headquarters of Chad's internal security agency in the capital N'Djamena, according to accounts... →
Tens of thousands flee in new wave of brutal Mozambique attacks
By: Reuters 28th February 2024 Tens of thousands of Mozambicans are fleeing their homes in the restive Cabo Delgado province amid a surge in deadly insurgent attacks since... →
Africa's debt to stay above pre-pandemic levels through 2025, UN official says
By: Reuters 28th February 2024 Africa's public debt will stay above pre-pandemic levels in 2024 and 2025, with many countries still at risk of falling into debt distress as they... →
Gates Foundation funds African scientists searching for TB and malaria cure
By: Bloomberg 28th February 2024 African scientists have received $7.2-million to find drugs that will help combat malaria and tuberculosis on the continent that’s the most... →
Two killed in Guinea unrest linked to nationwide strike
By: Reuters 27th February 2024 Two people were killed during clashes with police in the suburbs of Guinea's capital Conakry on Monday, their families and medical sources said,... →
Senegal seeks consensus on date for delayed presidential election
By: Reuters 27th February 2024 Senegal's President Macky Sall on Monday urged participants in a national dialogue to reach a consensus on a date to hold a delayed presidential... →
West African bloc lifts sanctions on junta-led Niger
By: Reuters 26th February 2024 The West African regional bloc said on Saturday it would lift strict sanctions on Niger as it seeks a new strategy to dissuade three junta-led... →
Somalia will defend itself if Ethiopia seals 'illegal' port deal, president says
By: Reuters 23rd February 2024 Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said his country would "defend itself" if Ethiopia goes ahead with a deal to set up a naval base in the... →
