Kidnappings skyrocket in eastern DRC
Kidnappings skyrocketed this year in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where at least 175 people were taken hostage for ransom,
Tanzania’s anti-graft boss kicked out in Magufuli crackdown
Tanzanian President John Magufuli has sacked the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) Director General, Dr Edward Hosea. Dr
Liberia joins WTO as 35th member of Least Developed Countries
Liberia is now a part of the World Trade Organization (WTO), making it the 35th complete accession process and the 35th Least
United Nations fears Burundi could be sliding back towards civil war
The United Nations has warned the tiny East African country could be sliding back toward civil war.It says up to
Entrepreneurs pitch ideas to potential investors
Entrepreneurs from across the Middle East and North Africa are attending a forum in Egypt’s capital, Cairo to pitch business
Ethiopia joins Northern Corridor initiative Projects
Ethiopia has submitted a letter to join the Northern Corridor Integration Projects. The initiative is an infrastructure oriented group with
South Sudan issues directive to shoot down unauthorized aircraft
South Sudan Government has ordered its military to shoot down any aircraft that flies in its airspace without its knowledge.
#Achievements 2015: Kenya hosts US President Barack Obama
Kenya hosted the United States (US) President Barack Obama in July over two days, as he visited the land of
More than 110,000 Burundian refugees seeking asylum in Tanzania
With political temperatures still rising in Burundi, nearly 220,000 people have fled the civil strife, seeking safety in neighboring countries.
China donates equipment & vehicles to help fight poaching
China has made good on its pledge to support Zimbabwe’s conservation efforts. It’s donated vehicles and equipment to the country’s