African News
African nations turn to gold to protect against currency losses 
By: Bloomberg 24th July 2024 African nations are rushing to build their gold reserves to hedge against geopolitical tensions that have battered their currencies and fanned... →
Death toll from Ethiopian landslides rises to 157, official says
By: Reuters 23rd July 2024 The death toll from two landslides in southern Ethiopia has risen sharply to 157 and could increase further, a government official said on Tuesday.... →
IMF to consider Kenya's economic plan at end of August, chief minister says
By: Reuters 23rd July 2024 Kenya expects the International Monetary Fund to review its revised fiscal repair plan at the end of August, the country's chief minister has told... →
Heavy security patrols in Uganda's capital ahead of planned protest
By: Reuters 23rd July 2024 Authorities in Uganda deployed military and police on Tuesday around parliament and the centre of Kampala, the capital, a Reuters witness said,... →
Kenya police warn against protests at capital's main airport
By: Reuters 23rd July 2024 Kenya's police has asked protesters to avoid marching to the capital's main airport and its environs, while the airport's operator has asked... →
WTO members push to expedite an Okonjo-Iweala second term bid 
By: Bloomberg 23rd July 2024 A sizable portion of World Trade Organization (WTO) members supported a move from a group of African countries pushing for Director-General Ngozi... →
Tanzania's president dismisses foreign, information ministers
By: Reuters 22nd July 2024 Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has fired two senior members of government including the foreign minister in a mini-cabinet reshuffle, her... →
Civilians suffering horrendous violence in Sudan conflict, MSF says
By: Reuters 22nd July 2024 Civilians in Sudan have suffered horrendous levels of violence during more than a year of conflict between the army and a rival paramilitary force,... →
