ECA pushes for unique economic diversification agenda for Central Africa
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is pushing for an industrial and economic diversification masterplan covering all 11
Sudan wants Nile dam talks to involve Prime Ministers
Sudan wants negotiations with Ethiopia and Egypt to be escalated to a Prime Ministerial level after the latest round
Ndayishimiye sworn in as Burundi President
A new president took power Thursday in Burundi two months early after the abrupt death of his predecessor. Evariste Ndayishimiye
Sudan extends lockdown in Khartoum state until June 29
Sudan has extended a lockdown in the state of Khartoum to June 29 as it tries to curb the spread
South Africa’s Ramaphosa concerned over rising GBV cases amid pandemic
South Africa now faces two pandemics, COVID-19 and the violence against women and children that has risen sharply since alcohol
ECOWAS ministers propose phased re-opening of borders
West African government ministers have proposed re-opening borders between their countries in the first half of July and allowing in
Ghana economy grows 4.9% year-on-year in first quarter
Ghana’s economy grew 4.9% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2020 compared with 6.7% in the same period last year,
Crowds begin to gather for inauguration of Burundi president
Crowds are now gathering in the central Burundi province of Gitega on Thursday for the inauguration of Evariste Ndayishimiye as
Kenya, Djibouti face off in second round of voting for UN Security Council seat
United Nations members will hold a second round of voting on Thursday to determine whether Kenya or Djibouti wins a
COVID-19 not only a global health crisis but also an economic crisis; Ramaphosa
The COVID-19 pandemic is not only a global health crisis but also an economic crisis, according to South African President