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Category: Africa
Egypt, Nigeria to enhance cooperation in electricity, renewable energy fields
Egypt and Nigeria have signed a memorandum of understating (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of electricity and renewable energy, a statement from ... Read More
Senegal busts cocaine trafficking attempt off coast, seizes over 800 kg
The Senegalese navy has seized 805 kg of cocaine during an operation off the coast of the West African country – a raid stressing the ... Read More
Burundi makes national language Kirundi official language
Kirundi, a largely spoken national language in Burundi also known as Rundi, has become official language in the African country after leader instructed its use ... Read More
Burundi: President calls out corruption in state administration during ruling party’s rally
Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye slammed corruption within the government and state administration, during the congress of his party which has been in power since 2005. ... Read More
UN strips South Sudan, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon of rights to vote over arrears
The United Nations has repealed rights to vote of six countries including South Sudan, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon over arrears on dues to operating budget ... Read More
Africa: A 4% growth rate in 2023, outpacing IMF’s global forecast — AfDB report
The African Development Bank predicts the continent’s growth will be stronger-than-expected at 4% this year. Its cautiously optimistic economic outlook is partly based on the ... Read More
Uganda issues license for construction of controversial oil pipeline
Uganda has issued a license for the construction of a pipeline across the country and Tanzania to transport hydrocarbons from East Africa to international markets, ... Read More
US Treasury Secretary continues African charm offensive with visits to Senegal, Zambia
The United States continues the African charm offensive with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen having visited Senegal and Zambia as part of a 10-day trip ... Read More
Somalia: scores killed in al-Shabab bomb attack on Mogadishu mayor’s office
Somali government forces have ended an al-Shabab siege of the Mogadishu mayor’s office and other local government facilities after the al-Qaida-linked extremists stormed the compound ... Read More
Burkina Faso gives French troops one month to leave
Burkina Faso has ordered French troops stationed in the country to leave within one month amid ongoing anti-France sentiment at home. Local media, including National ... Read More