African News
US supports two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa
By: Reuters 12th September 2024 The United States supports creating two permanent United Nations Security Council seats for African states and one seat to be rotated among small... →
Uganda say it will offer new oil exploration licences next fiscal year
By: Reuters 11th September 2024 Uganda plans to issue new oil and gas exploration licences in the 2025/2026 (July-June) fiscal year to help boost investments in the sector and... →
Zimbabwe’s ZiG currency hits longest losing streak against Dollar
By: Bloomberg 10th September 2024 Zimbabwe’s bullion-backed currency is experiencing its longest run of losses against the dollar since it started trading on April 8. The ZiG, short... →
Egypt inflation unexpectedly quickens to 26.2% in August
By: Reuters 10th September 2024 Egypt's annual urban consumer price inflation rate unexpectedly accelerated to 26.2% in August from 25.7% in July, data from statistics agency... →
Kenya asks public for help with new legislation after protests
By: Reuters 9th September 2024 Kenya's finance ministry will seek suggestions from the public on new legislation to boost revenue and tackle other challenges, Finance Minister... →
Algeria declares President Tebboune election winner with 95% of vote
By: Reuters 9th September 2024 Algerian authorities declared President Abdulmadjid Tebboune the overwhelming winner of Saturday's election on Sunday, but a rival candidate... →
Kenya suffers second major blackout in a week, 70% of power restored
By: Reuters 6th September 2024 Kenya suffered its second major blackout in a week on Friday, although electricity was restored to 70% of customers by late afternoon, national... →
Tunisian presidential candidate Zammel still detained, campaign team says
By: Reuters 6th September 2024 Tunisian presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel was still in detention on Friday despite being released for a few hours a day earlier, his campaign... →
