IMF projects Russian economy to grow 3.2%, in spite of sanctions over attack on Ukraine
April 20, 2024The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Russia will grow by 3.2 percent this year surpassing the...
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...






