South Sudan’s currency in free fall as forex reserve is depleted
The deputy governor of South Sudan’s central bank warned that the nation’s currency, the South Sudanese pound, was devaluing very
Egypt’s el-Sisi welcomes ceasefire announced by Libya’s warring factions
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has welcomed the ceasefire agreement announced by Libya’s warring factions on Friday. The Tripoli-based government
Ugandan authorities threaten to place Kampala under lockdown as COVID-19 cases rise
Kampala could be placed under lockdown due to rising cases of the coronavirus in the Ugandan capital blamed on failure
Talk Africa: China-Africa joint response against COVID-19
As Africa works towards bringing the Covid-19 pandemic under control, collaboration with the international community is paramount. The global crisis
Libya’s warring factions announce ceasefire, renew hopes for elusive peace
Libya’s warring factions have announced a nationwide ceasefire, renewing hope for peace in the troubled North African country. The Tripoli-based
Somali pirates release Iranian hostages held since 2015 as armed men attack Panama-flagged ship
Somali pirates have released three Iranian hostages held for five years, a maritime security official said on Thursday, as conflicting
U.N. gains access to ousted Mali President Keita: reports
The United Nations has gained access to ousted Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Prime Minister Boubou Cisse held by
African Union launches continental campaign to mitigate COVID-19 impact
The African Union (AU) Commission on Thursday launched a flagship campaign to intensify the continental fight against the ongoing COVID-19
Ethiopia protest clashes kill at least nine
Clashes between Ethiopian security forces and protesters demanding the release of an opposition politician and a media magnate have killed
Mali to reopen land, air borders
The National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP), a transitional governing body set up by Malian soldiers, informed