African News
China, Gabon elevate ties, pledge deeper mining, security cooperation
By: Reuters 6th November 2026 China and Gabon elevated their diplomatic ties during a state visit by the Central African nation's president to China, and are looking to deepen... →
Zambia sees steady growth and smaller budget deficit next year
By: Reuters 6th November 2026 Zambia will aim to keep economic growth around 5% in 2027 while halving the budget deficit, which swelled this year on fuel tax cuts and... →
Millions of displaced Sudanese risk losing shelter as funds run low, UN warns
By: Reuters 6th November 2026 Millions of people displaced by Sudan's civil war risk being left without emergency shelter as funding shortfalls deplete aid stocks, the UN... →
Tanzania opposition leader cleared of treason, sentenced for inciting unrest
By: Reuters 6th November 2026 Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was cleared of treason but found guilty of incitement and sentenced to four years in jail on Friday, in a... →
Ethiopia revises economy up nearly 60% to $201bn after GDP rebasing
By: Reuters 5th November 2026 Ethiopia has revised the size of its economy up by nearly 60% to $201-billion after rebasing its national accounts, according to a government... →
US, Egypt sign $125m agreement to boost private-sector growth
By: Reuters 5th November 2026 The United States and Egypt have signed a $125-million agreement aimed at expanding opportunities for American companies in Egypt and driving... →
Senegal's parliament requests withdrawal of 2027 budget bill
By: Reuters 5th November 2026 Senegal's National Assembly has requested the withdrawal of a budget bill for the next year, the West African country's finance ministry said on... →
Ethiopia and Sudan close each other's consulates after allegations of meddling in civil war
By: Reuters 5th November 2026 Ethiopia and Sudan closed each other's consulates near their shared border, officials from the two countries said on Wednesday, marking a further... →
