African News
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... →
IMF sees progress on Egypt loan programme amid Gaza pressures
By: Reuters 23rd February 2024 Talks with Egypt to boost its International Monetary Fund that Egypt needs a "very comprehensive support package" to deal with economic challenges,... →
Sudan's warring sides commit abuses, including strikes on fleeing civilians, UN report says
By: Reuters 23rd February 2024 Both sides in Sudan's civil war have committed abuses that may amount to war crimes including indiscriminate attacks on civilian sites like... →
Growth, returns and aid shift investor focus to West of Africa
By: Bloomberg 22nd February 2024 Investors in West African countries are enjoying the best returns on the continent, and are shifting money flows to a region that’s performed well... →
Turkey to provide maritime security support to Somalia – official
By: Reuters 22nd February 2024 Turkey will provide maritime security support to Somalia to help the African country defend its territorial waters, an official from the Turkish... →
UN earmarks $100 million for poorly funded humanitarian crises
By: Reuters 20th February 2024 The United Nations said on Tuesday it was allocating $100-million to support poorly funded humanitarian crises in seven countries, including the... →
UN in Libya urges probe into Tripoli shooting deaths
By: Reuters 19th February 2024 The United Nations mission in Libya has urged authorities to investigate the shooting deaths of 10 people in a Tripoli neighbourhood, with city... →
Eastern Congo residents scramble for food and safety as conflict intensifies
By: Reuters 19th February 2024 An intensifying conflict between Democratic Republic of Congo's army and the Tutsi-led M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, has disrupted food... →
