African ministers to meet in the capital city of Ethiopia to review the state of economic and social development in Africa, says the Economic Commission…

The former Mauritanian president Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz appeared before the court in Nouakchott.The trial opened on Wednesday in Nouakchott. Ten defendants in the case were…

Nigeria and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of electricity and renewable energyLocal media reports on…

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) made a strong showing with its performance in the year 2022 as it recorded landmark transactions.The Chief Executive Officer of…

Several officers of the Ugandan army have been arrested and detained for alleged involvement in extortion during a recent recruitment exercise, APA can report on…

Ivorian reggae star Alpha Blondy, who explains the reasons for his temporary break from the music scene, assures his fans that they will soon discover…

In order to increase the value of Indonesian exports to Sudan, the Indonesian embassy in Khartoum again participated in the 40th International Fair of Khartoum…

Zambians are divided about the country's economic policies, with only 51 percent of the population saying President Hakainde Hichilema's “new dawn” government is steering the…

Co-organized by Senegal and the African Development Bank (AfDB), this event aims to “unlock the food production potential” of the continent. By Abdourahmane Diallo - How…

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has assured the United Nations High-Level Panel on Security, Governance and Development in the Sahel…

South Africa's main opposition Democratic Alliance party on Wednesday mobilised thousands of its supporters in a demonstration in the streets of Johannesburg to protest against…

The support by the German government for projects aimed at encouraging Ghanaian companies to use solar energy and promote sustainable energy solutions as a feasible…

Rwanda who accuses neighbouring DR Congo of violating its airspace for the third time, targeted and hit a fighter jet it claims was flying over…

The report that the Nigerian Government is meeting with operators in the midstream and downstream oil sector as part of measures towards developing strategic stock…

Botswana has received three consignments of medicines over the past two weeks as part of a government programme to ease a shortage of drugs experienced…

International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva has called on the Zambian government and creditors to resolve sticking points on “an agreement on a…

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the first phase of the 13km Lagos Mass Transit Blue Line Rail Project.The first phase of the train rail…

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on the Cameroonian authorities to conduct a swift and thorough investigation into the shocking abduction and killing…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), which measures interest rate from 16.5 percent to 17.5 percent to check…

Norway is providing NOK 730m in aid to Nigeria and the other countries in the Lake Chad region, which have been hit hard by violent…

The price of OPEC basket of 13 crudes stood at $85.45 a barrel on Monday, January 23, 2023, compared with $84.90 the previous Friday, according…

The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) militants Tuesday attacked Ataye town in North Shoa Zone of Ethiopia's Amhara Regional State, killing an undisclosed number of civilians…

The African Union (AU) has appointed former UN under-secretary General Mohamed Ibn Chambas (Ph.D.), as its high representative for Silencing the Guns in the continent.The…

The new route will open up and catalyze Tanzania-Nigeria trade and economic relations and thus take the bilateral ties to greater heightsThe Tanzania High Commission…

The United States announcement comes on the heels of a U.N. pledge to support the transition in Guinea. By Aboubacar Siddy Diallo During a visit last…

Kenya and France have agreed to enhance their cooperation in developmental projects and undertook to diversify and harness existing business opportunities between the two countries.In…

Uganda's cash-strapped Health ministry has been urged to address the continued drug stock outs faced by health facilities countrywide.Robert Migadde, ruling party MP for Buvuma…

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has officially handed over the Maslah operating base to the Somali government, ceding control of the facility…

Liberian leader George Manneh Weah has suspended import tariffs on agriculture products and materials with immediate effects.President Weah's action is contained in Executive Order #115…

Mozambique's Port of Maputo registered a 20-percent increase in cargo handled in 2022 compared to the previous year, seeing a record 26.7 million tonnes of…

After Toumba Diakite's testimony, the former strongman of Conakry recently rewound the film of the day he almost lost his life.On September 28, 2022, it…

UNHCR says it is deeply concerned by the escalation of brutal attacks on civilians by non-state armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo…

The Graphic reports that the government has agreed to pay five per cent coupon (interest) on bonds for this year.It will also pay a single…

After calling for the departure of the French army, the government of Burkina Faso has stated that it does not intend to call in Russian…

The inauguration of the $1.5bn Lekki deep seaport and the Imota Rice Mill in Lagos by President Muhammadu Buhari is one of the trending stories…

South Africa stands ready to support diplomacy and the peaceful resolution of conflicts in Africa and throughout the world, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi…

On the last day of his visit to Cabo Verde, UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the Ocean Race Summit Mindelo, saying that “ending the ocean…

South Africa's parliament has begun the process of soliciting public input into a proposed law that seeks to amend the constitution so that it will…

South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor has responded to criticism of her country's planned joint military drills with Russia and China, telling journalists late Monday…

The junta in Ouagadougou has confirmed its request for French troops based in the country to leave within a month but emphasised that this by…