Economy

Sierra Leone secures a $480 million grant from a US fund to expand electricity access, aiming for reliable energy for millions

Sudan’s civil war has led to widespread sexual violence, with women facing brutal assaults by armed groups, highlighting the deep humanitarian crisis affecting millions.

TotalEnergies denies knowledge of alleged torture and killings at its Mozambique LNG site, which was vacated in early 2021 due to Islamist attacks

African nations are working on the world’s first joint debt-for-nature swap to raise $2 billion for marine conservation, focusing on protecting ecosystems in the Western Indian Ocean.

Kenya is nearing a $1.5 billion loan agreement with the UAE to help address its growing budget deficit, as delays in IMF funding exacerbate the country’s fiscal challenges.

Somalia has accused Ethiopia of smuggling weapons into the country, escalating tensions between the two nations amid fears that arms could fall into the hands of Islamist militants.

Tanzanian police briefly arrested opposition leaders, including Freeman Mbowe and Tundu Lissu, to prevent protests against alleged killings and abductions. Rights groups accuse the government of targeting critics ahead of …

Egypt is moving forward with plans to sell a majority stake in United Bank by March 2024, attracting foreign investors in a bid to stabilize its economy.

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