US, Chinese, Russian Officials Scramble To Visit Africa
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen walks with Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema during their meeting at the State House in Lusaka, Zambia, Jan. 23, 2023.
Top Chinese, Russian and American officials are scrambling this month to visit African nations and pledge their ... Read More
South Africa Hosts Russian Foreign Minister Despite Criticis...
South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speak ahead of a bilateral meeting, in Pretoria, South Africa, January 23, 2023.
South Africa has defended its warm relations and joint military drills with Russia as it hosts ... Read More
In Zambia, US Treasury Chief Reiterates US Commitment To Glo...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in Zambia to highlight joint efforts to improve global health and meet with President Hakainde Hichilema.
A day after her arrival in the country, Yellen inaugurated the newly built, U.S.-funded Zambia National Public Health Institute. ... Read More
Explore Africa Through – Foreign Affairs Minister
The governments of Ghana and Malta have signed four separate agreements to deepen cooperation between the two countries, improve aquaculture and promote sports and education.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, signed the agreement for the ... Read More
Yellen In Zambia To Discuss Debt To China, Public Health
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in Zambia on the second leg of her African tour, a stop aimed at promoting American investment and ties while she’s in a capital city that is visibly dominated by Chinese dollars.
Visitors to Lusaka ... Read More
Pope’s Congo Visit Seeks To Heal ‘Still Bleeding...
Pope Francis
Pope Francis's visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo will remind the world not to ignore decades-long conflicts that have beset the mineral-rich nation and wrecked the lives of millions, the Vatican's envoy to Kinshasa said.
Francis is expected to ... Read More
Implementing AfCFTA Will boost Intra-African Trade And Indus...
The implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) should be expedited as the free trade zone will boost intra-African trade and accelerate industrialization, the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Acting Executive Secretary, Mr. Antonio Pedro, has urged.
“While the ... Read More
Ethiopia’s Tourism Sees Hope After Tigray Peace Deal
Ethiopia's tourism authorities say the industry lost $2 billion during the past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in the Tigray region. With the November peace deal between the Ethiopian federal government and the Tigray People's ... Read More
Pope Francis Prepares For Long-Awaited Visit To Congo And So...
Pope Francis
Pope Francis is set travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan at the end of the month – a visit the pontiff had earlier been forced to postpone due to health issues.
Pope Francis will visit ... Read More
Malawi President Fires Prosecution For Abuse Of Office
President Lazarus Chakwera
Malawi's president fired the director of public prosecution, Steven Kayuni, for allegedly abusing his office to avenge what he saw as a personal slight.
Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera announced the dismissal during a televised national address Wednesday. Chakwera was ... Read More