Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled a new visa policy, which, he says, is intended to attract innovation, specialized skills and knowledge from abroad. The president had last November in Egypt announced the new visa policy, which he described as a “strategic decision to bring down barriers that have hindered the free movement of our people […]
Africa
Africa Futsal Cup 2020: Egypt & Libya, Morocco & Angola in Semi-Finals
Four African teams have qualified for the semi-finals of the 2020 Fustal African Cup of Nations organized in the Moroccan Saharan city of Laayoune, from Jan.28 to Feb.7. The four qualifying teams are Egypt, Libya, Angola and Morocco. In the semi-finals scheduled for this Wednesday, Egypt will play against Libya, while Morocco, defending champion, will […]
Netanyahu in Historic Talks with Sudan’s Leader
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Nethanyahu held a “historic” meeting with Sudan’s sovereign council head Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Monday. Sudan’s former President Omar al-Bashir was a fierce opponent of Israel, and his government was accused of helping arm militant Palestinian group Hamas. Sudan is a longtime member of the Arab League and joined other members […]
Daniel Arap Moi, Former President of Kenya, Dies at 95
Former Kenyan president Daniel arap Moi, who ruled for more than 20 years, has died, the office of the president said on Tuesday. “Our nation and our continent were immensely blessed by the dedication and service of the Late Mzee Moi; who spent almost his entire adult life serving Kenya and Africa,” President Uhuru Kenyatta […]
Malawi court annuls 2019 Presidential election
Malawi Constitutional Court on Monday annulled the May 2019 presidential vote that declared Peter Mutharika a winner. The electoral commission declared Mutharika winner despite complaints of irregularities including results sheets with sections blotted out or altered with correction fluid. Police also fired tear gas at protesters while the government accused the opposition of attempting […]
Rwanda & Uganda Heading Towards Peace
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame have agreed on Monday to improve relations after tensions led to the closure of the main border between the two nations. In a summit in Luanda, the Angolan capital, the two leaders also agreed to “take subsequent steps towards peace, stability, neighborliness and restoration […]
France to send 600 more troops to Sahel
France will deploy 600 more soldiers in the fight against Islamist militants in the Sahel region, French Defense Minister Florence Parly said. According to Parly, the reinforcements would mostly be sent to the area between Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. Another part would join the G5 Sahel forces. Forces will be placed under […]
FIFA to contribute to African Football Development with €1 billion
The International Football Federation announced Saturday that it would release one billion euros from its reserves to develop African football. The announcement was made by President of the football world governing body Gianni Infantino, who was taking part in the opening of a two-day seminar on the development of football infrastructures and competitions management on […]
Africa Called to Increase Investments in Fertilizer Value Chain
African countries have been called to increase investments in Africa’s fertilizer value chain to boost agricultural yields and build the industry across the continent. The call was launched by the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism during its Governing Council held last week in the headquarters of the African Development Bank in Abidjan. The Governing Council, attended […]
AfDB: Morocco’s Economic Growth to Increase to 3.9 in 2021
The African Development Bank (AfDB) expects Morocco’s economic growth to reach 3.7 pc in 2020 and 3.9 pc in 2021 from a 2.9 pc growth posted last year. In its African Economic Outlook 2020 report, the African bank says the projected GDP in Morocco is supported by the sustained efforts made to improve macroeconomic conditions […]