African News
EU's top diplomat says Russian influence causing dilemma in Sahel
By: Reuters 31st January 2024 The European Union is facing a dilemma over its remaining presence in Mali and the wider West African Sahel region, since it does not want to... →
Naira plunges 31%, brings currency closer to Nigeria street rate
By: Bloomberg 30th January 2024 Nigeria’s naira plunged to a record against the dollar following a revision of the methodology used to set the exchange rate, in effect the second... →
Italy's Meloni seeks new partnership with Africa, funds limited
By: Reuters 29th January 2024 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for a new partnership with Africa on Monday, unveiling a long-awaited plan aimed at boosting economic... →
Fifty-two killed in fighting in disputed region straddling Sudan and South Sudan
By: Reuters 29th January 2024 More than 50 people, including women and children, were killed in attacks along South Sudan's border with Sudan, a local official said on Monday,... →
Meloni looks to reset Italy's relations with Africa
By: Reuters 26th January 2024 African leaders converge on Rome this weekend for a summit where Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will finally unveil a strategic plan aimed at... →
Ethiopia's deputy PM Demeke to be replaced by spy chief Temesgen
By: Reuters 26th January 2024 Ethiopia's deputy prime minister Demeke Mekonnen, who has occupied the post for over 11 years under three successive prime ministers, will be... →
Kenyan court says police cannot deploy to Haiti mission
By: Reuters 26th January 2024 A Kenyan court on Friday ruled a plan to send police officers to Haiti to lead a United Nations-approved mission was unconstitutional, throwing... →
BMI foresees better growth in South Africa, Nigeria this year
By: Schalk Burger 26th January 2024 After acting as a drag on sub-Saharan African growth in 2023, Nigeria and South Africa are expected to reverse this trend during the current year,... →
