African News
China, Zambia upgrade ties, focus on key economic sectors
By: Reuters 15th September 2023 Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday China supports Zambia in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and development interests,... →
African central banks set to hold rates as currency risks weigh
By: Bloomberg 15th September 2023 African central banks meeting in the next three weeks are mostly set to hold interest rates while leaving hikes on the table, amid risks to their... →
Nigeria power grid collapse causes nationwide blackouts
By: Reuters 14th September 2023 Nigeria's electricity distribution companies reported "a total system collapse" on Thursday, causing widespread blackouts across Africa's biggest... →
African Parks acquires rhino captive-breeding operation to turn into sanctuary
By: Thabi Shomolekae 12th September 2023 Non-profit conservation organisation African Parks CEO Peter Fearnhead noted on Tuesday that it will be converting a captive-breeding operation... →
Tanzania opposition leader released on bail – party
By: Reuters 11th September 2023 One of Tanzania's main opposition leaders and former presidential candidate Tundu Lissu was released on bail early on Monday, hours after he was... →
Lady R docking report summary insufficient to quell business concerns – BLSA CEO
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 11th September 2023 The release last week of an executive summary of a report from a panel announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa and led by a retired judge to... →
Nigeria opposition to appeal verdict upholding Tinubu presidential win
By: Reuters 7th September 2023 Nigeria's main opposition candidates will appeal a tribunal ruling that affirmed Bola Tinubu's victory in a disputed presidential election in... →
UN offers to support Gabon for transition back to civilian rule
By: Reuters 7th September 2023 A UN representative told Gabon's military leader the UN institutions stood ready to support the country as it transitions back to constitutional... →