Somalia Sends Home Ethiopian Ambassador Over Port Deal ̵...
A Somali woman carries their flag during a march against the Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal along KM4 street in Mogadishu, Somalia January 11, 2024. REUTERS/Feisal Omar/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights
Somalia sent the Ethiopian ambassador in Mogadishu back home on Thursday and closed ... Read More
Bassirou Diomaye Faye Sworn In As Senegal’s 5th President
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in Tuesday in Diamniadio as Senegal’s fifth president, having defeated main rival and ruling party coalition candidate Amadou Ba and winning the delayed election with over 54% of the vote.
Following the ceremony ... Read More
Gabon Opens National Dialogue To Bring Country Back To Civil...
Gabon’s National Dialogue, called to pave the way for a return to constitutional order and an end to the 55-year Bongo dynasty, began Tuesday in the central African state.
Transitional President General Brice Oligui Nguema opened the dialogue, telling a crowd ... Read More
World Bank Set To Issue Up To $1 Billion In Debut Hybrid Not...
The World Bank is looking to issue up to $1 billion in a debut hybrid note on capital markets this year, a senior executive told Reuters, as development banks face increasing pressure to find new ways to boost their lending.
The ... Read More
DR Congo Names First Female Prime Minister Amid Escalating V...
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) announced the appointment of Judith Suminwa Tuluka as the country's first female prime minister on Monday. This landmark decision fulfills a campaign promise made by President Tshisekedi and marks a ... Read More
Senegal’s Democratic Process Is a Source Of Inspiration Fo...
After months of debate and political crisis caused by outgoing president Macky Sall’s decision to delay Senegal elections, the country pulled it off. Elections took place in a calm, credible and transparent setting, a new president was elected and is ... Read More
Former South Africa Leader Zuma Barred From Running In Elect...
Former President Jacob Zuma
Former South African President Jacob Zuma is not eligible to run in upcoming elections, the Independent Electoral Commission has ruled.
The commission said at a media briefing on Thursday that it had upheld an objection against Zuma's candidacy ... Read More
EU Plans To Fast-track Some Financial Aid To Egypt
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, right, talks to European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen, - Copyright © africanewsAP/AP
The European Union intends to fast-track some of its aid money to Egypt using an urgent funding procedure that bypasses parliamentary oversight and other safeguards, ... Read More
South Africa’s Former President Jacob Zuma Involved In Car...
Former President Jacob Zuma
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been involved in a car crash but escaped unharmed.
According to local news reports, Police said a drunk driver hit his official state car on Thursday evening.
A member of his party, ... Read More
Egypt: Population Growth Declines To 1.4%
In Egypt, population growth is at half-mast. In 2023, it slowed to 1.4%, its lowest rate in decades, according to figures by the Ministry of Planning data published on Thursday.
Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world, with ... Read More