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Russia’s Lavrov vows aid for West Africa’s extremist fight
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday promised the Kremlin’s help for states in West Africa’s Sahel and the Gulf of Guinea which are ... World News -
India energy firms see growth prospect in Africa and Mideast, including Saudi Arabia
ReNew Energy Global Plc and Engineers India Ltd. are among India companies advancing energy projects in Africa and the Middle East amid rising demand ... Energy -
Chaotic cash shortage at ATMs force Nigerians to wait hours for $43
Nigeria is staring at chaos as ATMs in Africa’s biggest economy run out of new notes, days before a deadline that will render high-value currency ... World News -
Finance constraints lifted for DP World’s $1.1 bln port in Senegal: President
Senegal’s President Macky Sall said on Thursday that financing is in place to enable construction to begin in earnest on a $1.13 billion deep-water ... World News -
African nations commit to ending aids in children by 2030
Twelve African countries on Wednesday spelt out plans for ending AIDS in children by 2030 through an array of HIV testing, treatment and prevention ... Healthy Living -
Development partners commit $30 bln to food production in Africa
Development partners have committed $30 billion to boost food production in Africa over the next five years, said Akinwumi Adesina, president of the ... World News -
Russia’s Lavrov blasts West ‘colonial methods’ in new Africa tour
The Kremlin’s top diplomat slammed the West and praised Angola’s “balanced position” on international affairs on Wednesday as he pursued an African ... World News -
China cites US debt issue to deflect pressure on Africa debt
The Chinese government says the United States should stop pressuring it on debt relief for Zambia and focus on averting a government default at home ... Economy -
US’ Yellen urges Zambia debt restructure after talks with China
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Monday during a visit to Zambia that it was critically important to restructure the country’s debt, and she ... World News -
Yellen says Russian oil price cap could save African countries $6 bln annually
Russia’s war against Ukraine is hitting Africans particularly hard by exacerbating food insecurity and putting an unnecessary drag on the continent’s ... Energy -
China FM on Africa visit sidesteps call for UN council seat
China’s new foreign minister, Qin Gang, has sidestepped a new call by the African Union for permanent representation on the UN Security Council during ... World News -
China’s Foreign Minster Qin Gang rejects Africa debt trap accusations
China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang rejected accusations that the money his nation lends to Africa is a “debt trap,” a swipe at statements US officials ... World News -
World Bank report paints dire picture of global economic outlook as recession looms
Global economic growth is slowing sharply due to elevated inflation, higher interest rates, reduced investment and disruptions caused by the ... Economy -
China’s new foreign minister Qin Gang heads to Africa, Egypt for first trip
China’s new Foreign Minister Qin Gang is starting his term with a weeklong trip to five African countries, the Foreign Ministry announced on ... World News -
UN calls for ‘impartial probe’ after 28 killed in Burkina Faso
The UN rights chief called Saturday on the transitional authorities in jihadist-hit Burkina Faso to swiftly and transparently probe the killing of 28 ... Africa -
Niger reports highly contagious bird flu among poultry
Niger has reported the highly contagious H5N1 strain of avian influenza, or bird flu, among poultry in a village in the south of the country, the ... World News -
Beijing may have created trap for itself with massive African lending
Huge Chinese lending to Africa has created a dilemma where China will struggle to recoup its money while maintaining its image as a friend to ... World News -
How the US plans to commit $55 billion to Africa over three years
The United States plans to commit $55 billion to Africa over the next three years, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters ... World News -
Biden welcomes Africa leaders in bid to undo image of years of US neglect
US President Joe Biden is at pains to fix perceptions in Africa that the US has neglected the continent while China and Russia make inroads.He will ... World News -
US commits $55 billion to Africa over next three years: White House
The White House said Monday ahead of the US-Africa Leaders summit that it was pledging $55 billion in economic, health and security support for Africa ... World News -
US-Africa set to face-off on duty-free trade pact at upcoming Summit
The US’s resolve to claw back lost influence in Africa will be put to the test this week when dozens of the continent’s leaders and officials gather ... Economy -
Water crisis poses greatest risk for Africa’s food, fertilizer company official says
One of Africa’s largest producers of agriculture chemicals says erratic rains and water shortages pose the biggest risk to food security on the ... Economy -
Macron accuses Russia of stoking anti-French propaganda in Africa
President Emmanuel Macron accused Russia of feeding anti-French propaganda in Africa to serve “predatory” ambitions in troubled African nations, where ... World News -
Young people rethinking parenthood in future due to climate change: UNICEF
A global poll by the United Nations’ Children’s Fund (UNICEF) revealed that climate change has made young people across the world reconsider their ... Middle East -
France to unveil shift in West Africa anti-extremist fight
French President Emmanuel Macron will announce Wednesday a strategic shift for its military forces deployed in the Sahel region of Western Africa ... World News -
Global survey identifies critical accessibility barriers, tech needs in education
A recent global study has revealed that student expectations following the COVID-19 pandemic do not fully align with what university leaders are ... Features -
Two children die in Mediterranean migrant boat fire
Two children died and at least five women were hurt when fire broke out on a vessel carrying migrants from North Africa towards the Italian island of ... World News -
Yellen says China a ‘barrier’ in African debt relief
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen accused China on Friday of obstructing efforts to provide debt relief to African countries and other developing ... World News -
Ukraine foreign minister Kuleba cuts short Africa tour after attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Monday he was cutting short a trip to Africa following Russian missiles strikes across his country. ... World News -
IMF urges policy caution for vulnerable Africa
African countries have to walk the tightrope as they contemplate economic reform at a time of worsening hunger and climate change, the IMF said on ... World News