Egypt and Uganda Launch Business Council to Strengthen Investment Ties
Egypt and Uganda have jointly launched a new Business Council aimed at fostering stronger economic ties and boosting bilateral investments between the two nations. The...
Category : Africa
France in Africa: A New Beginning or Tabula Rasa?
France’s historical influence in Africa has long been a defining feature of its foreign policy. However, recent political shifts and growing anti-French sentiment across the...
Niger Junta Seizes Control of French Uranium Mine, Escalating Tensions with France
In a significant move that has raised tensions between the new military leadership in Niger and France, the junta has taken control of a major...
Sierra Leone Launches Nationwide Preventive Vaccination for Frontline Workers, Marking a Decade Since Deadly Ebola Outbreak
Ten years after the 2014 Ebola outbreak devastated West Africa, Sierra Leone has embarked on a historic nationwide vaccination campaign to protect its frontline workers...
South African Construction Workers Migrate to Australia as Local Industry Struggles
A growing number of South African construction workers are leaving the country to pursue better opportunities in Australia, drawn by higher wages, better working conditions,...
World Bank Nears $100bn Goal as 16 New Donors Boost IDA Replenishment Efforts
The World Bank is on the brink of achieving its ambitious $100 billion funding target for the International Development Association (IDA), its fund dedicated to...
Experts Advocate Bold Steps to End Harmful Practices Against Women in West, Central Africa
In West and Central Africa, harmful practices like child marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM), and gender-based violence continue to undermine the rights and wellbeing of...
Eastern Equatoria Relief Agency Laments Lack of Support Amid Growing Humanitarian Needs
The Eastern Equatoria State Relief and Rehabilitation Commission has expressed deep concerns over insufficient support from national and international partners, warning that the situation could...
Sudan’s Burhan to Visit Juba for Talks on Resuming Oil Exports
Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairman, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, is set to visit South Sudan in the coming days to discuss the resumption of South Sudan’s...
Resolve Abyei Dispute Before 2026 Elections, Yakani Urges Leaders
Prominent activist Edmund Yakani has called on Sudanese and South Sudanese leaders to prioritize resolving the long-standing Abyei issue before the 2026 elections. Abyei, a...
New Financial Law and 2024/2025 Fiscal Budget Come Into Effect
The new financial law and the 2024/2025 fiscal budget have officially entered into force, marking a significant shift in the country’s economic landscape. The law...
Thailand to Return Nearly 1,000 Endangered Animals to Madagascar After Trafficking Raid
Thai authorities have announced plans to repatriate nearly 1,000 endangered animals to Madagascar following a significant wildlife trafficking bust. The raid uncovered a variety of...
Drama Unfolds as Karua, Besigye Lawyers Denied Access at Judiciary Headquarters
A tense standoff erupted at the Judiciary Headquarters when lawyers representing prominent political figures Martha Karua and Kizza Besigye were barred from accessing the premises....
Fuel Prices Set to Rise Again, Hitting Motorists Starting Wednesday
Motorists are bracing for another fuel price hike set to take effect on Wednesday, marking the latest in a series of increases this year. The...
Amantle Samane Murder Case Adjourned to January 2024
The highly publicized murder trial of Amantle Samane has been postponed to January 2024, following a brief court session. The case, which has garnered significant...
Fatah and Hamas Reviewing Egyptian Proposals for Reopening Rafah Border Crossing
Representatives from Fatah and Hamas are currently reviewing proposals put forward by Egypt regarding the potential reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and...
Federal Government Reports $13B Deficit in First Half of Fiscal Year
The U.S. federal government has posted a $13 billion deficit for the first half of the fiscal year, signaling growing fiscal challenges amid rising expenditure...
South Africa’s GDP per Capita Falls for Sixth Consecutive Quarter, Economists Divided on Rate Cut Size
South Africa’s economic challenges deepened as the country’s GDP per capita fell for the sixth consecutive quarter, signaling ongoing struggles in the face of rising...
SACP to Contest 2026 Local Elections Independently, Announces Mapaila
The South African Communist Party (SACP) has confirmed that it will contest the 2026 local elections independently, marking a significant shift in its political strategy....
Kenyan President Honors Top Essay Writer from South Sudan for Exceptional Talent
In a remarkable display of regional solidarity, Kenyan President William Ruto recently honored an outstanding essay writer from South Sudan for his exceptional talent and...