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,
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
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
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
Zimbabwe abandons currency peg three months after introduction
Zimbabwe’s central bank abandoned a currency peg which it had introduced in March and said it would allow the rate
Mali protest leader urges mass anti-government rally on Friday
Mahmoud Dicko, Malian opposition leader on Wednesday urged people to protest in masses on Friday despite recent government overtures towards
China pledges solidarity with Africa in COVID-19 fight
President Xi Jinping of China has today assured African countries that his country will continue supporting COVID-19 containment measures on
Chinese, African leaders mourn lives lost to COVID-19
Following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s suggestion, Chinese and African leaders attending an extraordinary summit on COVID-19 response Wednesday observed a
DR Congo projects 20% mining revenue decline amid COVID-19 impact
The Democratic Republic of Congo anticipates a 20% decline in mining revenue following project delays and lower mineral prices occasioned
Chinese and African leaders mourn lives lost to COVID-19
Following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s suggestion, Chinese and African leaders attending an extraordinary summit on COVID-19 response on Wednesday observed