Zambia seeks an additional $400 million from IMF to combat the severe impacts of drought and expedite its economic recovery efforts.
Economy
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South Africa’s ANC, after losing its majority, is negotiating potential coalitions to continue governing, facing choices that could reshape its political landscape.
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Uganda’s LGBTQ+ community faces a disturbing rise in human rights violations following the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) in May 2023. A report by Convening for Equality (CFE) documents …
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Egypt’s economic outlook is shifting towards optimism, with predictions of a significant growth spurt in the next fiscal year. The country’s efforts to address foreign currency shortages appear to be …
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President Cyril Ramaphosa faces intense scrutiny as the ANC likely loses majority for the first time in three decades, signaling a major political shift in South Africa.
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Initial results from South Africa’s elections indicate a potential shift in power, with the ANC losing majority and the rise of the DA and MK reshaping future governance.
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South Africans participate in a historic election, with the ANC facing its most significant challenge since the end of apartheid.
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Dangote Refinery plans to list on the London and Lagos stock exchanges by end of 2024, boosting its profile in global and African markets.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges an end to the Sudan conflict and discusses humanitarian access with General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
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Egypt announces a slight increase in subsidized bread prices while outlining a plan to gradually adjust fuel prices. These measures aim to manage government spending and align with the IMF …