African News
Night curfew imposed in Comoros after protests over president's re-election
By: Reuters 18th January 2024 An overnight curfew has been imposed in the Indian Ocean nation of Comoros, the interior ministry said, after violent protests against President... →
Nigeria slaps 14 new criminal charges against ex-central bank chief
By: Reuters 18th January 2024 Nigerian prosecutors on Thursday added 14 new criminal charges, including forgery, against former central bank governor Godwin Emefiele in the most... →
Africa’s year of elections faces a pernicious enemy
By: Bloomberg 16th January 2024 As far as elections go, 2024 will be the biggest global election year in history. More than 60 countries are slated to stage executive and... →
UK plans to boost judicial capacity to process Rwanda deportation appeals
By: Reuters 16th January 2024 The British government on Tuesday set out plans to recruit more judges and staff to process appeals by migrants against their deportation to Rwanda... →
ANC-led alliance urges Africa mobilisation in support of Cuba amid US blockade 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 16th January 2024 The African National Congress and its allies the South African Communist Party, the Congress of South African Trade Unions, the South African... →
President Tshisekedi's ruling party leads in Congo legislative election
By: Reuters 16th January 2024 Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi's UDPS party won 69 seats in the December parliamentary election, placing it ahead of over... →
EAIF completes $294m debt raise for African infrastructure
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 15th January 2024 Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) has raised $294-million of additional debt... →
IMF board set to approve $600-million loan for Ghana on Friday - sources
By: Reuters 15th January 2024 The International Monetary Fund executive board is due to meet on Friday to approve a $600-million rescue loan payout to Ghana, three sources told... →
