Devastating floods ravage parts of east Africa, displacing thousands in Kenya, Tanzania
April 19, 2024KENYA – Heavy rains and flooding have wrought havoc across East Africa, claiming lives and displacing...
President Gnassingbé of Togo plotting tenure extension — Opposition parties allege
April 16, 2024LOME – The opposition in Togo has denounced a proposed new constitution as a power grab,...
Ghana reportedly fails to secure debt deal with bondholders
April 16, 2024Ghana has reportedly failed to secure a workable debt deal with two bondholder groups in its...
Chad’s military ruler, Déby, moves to convert to civilian president, launches political campaigns
April 15, 2024N’DJAMENA – Chad’s interim President Mahamat Idriss Déby has started campaigning for the presidential elections meant...
Oil prices predicted to reach $100 per barrel in May, highest since March, 2022
April 14, 2024As Saudi Arabia extends supply cuts analysts have warned oil prices are poised to hit US$$100...
Fears of regional war brews in Middle-East, as Iran launches retaliatory attacks against Isreal
April 14, 2024Top United States (U.S) officials are concerned that Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, could quickly respond...
Botswana objects to G7-EU diamond-tracking system
April 13, 2024GABORONE – African diamond producers, led by Botswana, are demanding a review of the tracking and...
Adesina, Samia to co-chair Africa summit on clean cooking
April 12, 2024The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group president, Akinwumi Adesina, is next month expected to co-chair the...
Tension as ruling military junta suspends political activities in Mali
April 11, 2024BAMAKO – The ruling military junta in Mali has suspended all political activities in the country...
Poll rates ANC’s chances at South Africa’s May elections slim
April 10, 2024SOUTH AFRICA – Support for South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) is reportedly plunging, with...
