African News
Impeachment proceedings against Kenyan deputy president are constitutional, court says
By: Reuters 16th October 2024 Impeachment proceedings against Kenya's deputy president are constitutional, a court said on Wednesday, clearing the way for the Senate to hold... →
Namibia says it needs up to $1.4bn for water security
By: Bloomberg 16th October 2024 Namibia requires as much as N$25-billion ($1.4-billion) over the next decade to fulfil water-security requirements, its water minister said. The... →
Kenya moves 50 elephants to larger reserve to ease overcrowding
By: Reuters 15th October 2024 Kenya is moving 50 elephants to a new home after overcrowding in the Mwea National Reserve has seen the creatures stray into nearby human... →
Saudi crown prince visits Cairo to discuss investment, Middle East crises
By: Reuters 15th October 2024 Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is visiting Cairo on Tuesday to discuss trade and investment as well as the crises in Lebanon and... →
Summit identifies areas of focus to engender socioeconomic growth
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 15th October 2024 There are several areas that require attention if South Africa and other African countries are to succeed in implementing the UN Sustainable... →
Nigeria's state transmission company restoring power after grid collapse
By: Reuters 15th October 2024 The Transmission Company of Nigeria says it is working to restore power after blackouts engulfed the country following another collapse of the... →
UN refugee chief urges states to drop border controls even as displacement crises worsen
By: Reuters 14th October 2024 The head of the UN refugee agency warned on Monday that displacement crises in Lebanon and Sudan could worsen, but said tighter border measures... →
World Bank cuts 2024 growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa over Sudan
By: Reuters 14th October 2024 The World Bank said on Monday it had lowered its economic growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa this year to 3% from 3.4%, mainly due to the... →