African News
Ethiopia's Abiy names new Tigray government, wants polls in six months
By: Reuters 16th October 2026 Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has named a caretaker government to stabilise the northern Tigray region and prepare for an election within... →
Kenya in talks for fresh multilateral financing, central bank chief says
By: Reuters 16th October 2026 Kenya is in discussions with several multilateral development banks to secure new financing that is expected to materialise in the current... →
Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to new province bordering Central African Republic
By: Reuters 16th October 2026 The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a new province bordering Central African Republic, two health officials... →
Somalia says it will hold a presidential election in May 2027
By: Reuters 16th October 2026 Somalia's electoral commission said on Thursday the Horn of Africa country will hold a presidential election on May 15 next year. President Hassan... →
Nigeria's inflation rate eases slightly but still a worry for many citizens
By: Reuters 16th October 2026 Nigeria's headline inflation rate slowed slightly last month, data showed on Thursday, but it remains stuck around 15% in annual terms and a... →
Ethiopia's central bank joins African payments system PAPSS
By: Reuters 15th October 2026 Ethiopia's central bank has joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System, the platform said on Thursday, bringing the country closer to... →
US wants Senegal debt restructuring wrapped up in less than a year
By: Reuters 15th October 2026 The United States views Senegal's request for debt restructuring as a "great example" of progress on the Group of 20 Common Framework, and wants to... →
Africa's economic resilience masks rising inflation threat and fragile buffers, IMF warns
By: Reuters 15th October 2026 Sub-Saharan Africa's inflation outlook has worsened since April even as growth held up better than expected, the IMF said, warning that the... →
