Benin to stop paying utility bills for former presidents
The presidency in Benin says it will not pay the utility bills of former heads of state any more, reports
China surpasses U.S. in terms of volume of investment in Africa – FT report
China has surpassed the U.S. in terms of volume of investment in Africa, a report by Financial Times shows. While
Displaced youth call upon African governments to do more to end conflicts
Peace seeking migrants from several African countries have resolved to work together to help end conflicts on the continent. This
Ugandan parliamentarians suspend sittings demanding explanation to murders
Ugandan lawmakers have suspended sittings indefinitely after senior government officials failed to present an explanation for the killings of women
Egypt, U.S. joint military exercises to resume on September 10
The U.S. and Egypt are set to resume military exercises this month, for the first time since 2009. U.S.
Togo cabinet approves draft bill to limit presidential terms
The Togolese cabinet has adopted a draft bill to modify the country’s constitution and reintroduce presidential term limits, the government
China, Burundi pledge to strengthen ties
China has pledged to work together with Burundi to strengthen mutual trust and mutually beneficial cooperation to achieve common development.
AU launches “Africa Amnesty Month” for surrender, collection of illicit weapons
The African Union (AU) has launched an initiative dubbed “Africa Amnesty Month” for the surrender and collection of illicit weapons,
Africa to become new growth pole through cooperation with BRICS
African leaders said at the BRICS Business Forum that ended in China on Monday that the continent hopes to become
UN sanctions to befall those obstructing Mali’s 2015 peace deal
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously approved a resolution paving the way for sanctions against those who obstruct the