East & Central Africa
Kenya Begins to Sell New Dollar Bonds to Manage Debt
The Kenyan government began holding investor calls today to sell new dollar bonds maturing in 2034 and 2039. The money is intended to buy…
Anna Faraja
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West Africa
EBRD Issues First Major Food-Sector Loan in West Africa
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) issued its first-ever major food-sector loan in Sub-Saharan Africa today. The €70 million will support cashew,…
Health & Fitness
Libya Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem – WHO
In a historic victory for North African public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially validated today that Libya has eliminated trachoma (a neglected…
West Africa
Gambia Marks 61 Years of Independence with National Parade in Banjul
The "Smiling Coast of Africa" is celebrating its 61st year of independence from Britain today. Major parades are happening at McCarthy Square in Banjul,…
East & Central Africa
UN Launches $1.6 Billion Refugee Appeal in Sudan
As the conflict enters its fourth year, the UNHCR and partners have issued an emergency appeal for $1.6 billion today. They aim to support…
West Africa
Ghana Seeks Extradition of Russian Blogger Over Sex Secret-filming Allegations
Ghana has moved to seek the extradition of a Russian national, identified in media reports as Vyacheslav Trahov and known online as “Yaytseslav,” after…
East & Central Africa
omo Kenyatta Airport Hits Record Passenger Traffic, as Kenya Joins South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda And More In Africa As Major Aviation Hub
Kenya is solidifying its spot as Africa’s top aviation hub. New data shows record-breaking traffic and expanded codeshare agreements with Uganda, Egypt, and South…
West Africa
Nigeria: BUA Group & UAE Sign Strategic Industrial MOU
Nigeria’s president Bola Tinubu has welcomed a new strategic agreement between BUA Group and UAE-based AD Ports Group, saying the deal points to stronger…
Africa News
Ghana’s President Mahama Calls for Africans Financial Independence at AU
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger financial independence for the African Union, urging member states to reduce reliance on external donors…
Diplomacy
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China will eliminate import tariffs on goods from 53 African nations
President Xi Jinping announced today that starting May 1, 2026, zero levies will apply to almost all African countries (except Eswatini).