African News
Somalia to expel Ethiopian troops unless Somaliland port deal scrapped, official says
By: Reuters 3rd June 2024 Somalia will expel thousands of Ethiopian troops stationed in the country to help with security by the end of the year unless Addis Ababa scraps a... →
Sudan at 'imminent risk of famine', UN aid chiefs warn
By: Reuters 31st May 2024 The people of Sudan are at "imminent risk of famine", United Nations (UN) agencies said on Friday, more than a year into a war between the army and... →
Southern African countries fear losing more elephants to drought
By: Reuters 30th May 2024 Southern African countries home to the largest elephant population in the world fear a rise in animal deaths in the coming months as food and water... →
Botswana flags synthetic gem threat ahead of $6-billion diamond project launch
By: Reuters 30th May 2024 Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Wednesday called synthetic gems a threat to the country's economic lifeblood, as the government readies... →
Post-Covid, China is back in Africa and doubling down on minerals
By: Reuters 28th May 2024 China's flagship economic cooperation program is bouncing back after a lull during the global pandemic, with Africa a primary focus, according to a... →
Biden, Kenya's Ruto pledge protect democracy in Africa and beyond
By: Reuters 24th May 2024 US President Joe Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House on Thursday for a State visit, pledging new partnerships on... →
Biden and Kenya's Ruto to announce new investments as they seek deeper ties
By: Reuters 23rd May 2024 US President Joe Biden and Kenyan President William Ruto will announce on Thursday investments in green energy and health manufacturing in the east... →
Biden plans to visit Africa in February if he is re-elected
By: Reuters 23rd May 2024 US President Joe Biden said he plans to make an official visit to Africa in February after the US presidential election, an announcement that... →