World’s petrol giants applaud Egypt’s blooming oil sector
Heads of global oil companies stressed on Tuesday that the Egyptian oil sector has become a friendly-investment environment thanks to
South Africans hit by power cuts as Eskom generators break down
South Africa was hit by power cuts on Wednesday after a number of Eskom generating units broke down, highlighting the
Kenyatta commissions construction of China-funded expressway in Nairobi
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday commissioned a 27-kilometer Nairobi Expressway which will connect the country’s main airport to Westlands.
Vote counting underway in Mozambique
Vote counting is continuing in Mozambique following a general election that President Filipe Nyusi said is vital for peace in
Ethiopia confident of $1 billion grant from World Bank
Ethiopia’s central bank is confident the country will receive a further $1 billion from the World Bank over the next
EU keen to assist with transitional authorities in Sudan
The European Union (EU) on Tuesday reiterated keenness to be key partner to the transitional authorities in Sudan. Chairman of
Nigerian president vows crackdown on abusive Islamic schools after second raid
Nigeria’s president on Tuesday ordered a crackdown on abuse at Islamic schools, after a second police raid in less than
Kenya named the most generous in Africa, report reveals
Kenya is the most generous country in Africa, a new report shows. It is also the second most improved country
Uganda denies plans to impose death penalty for gay sex
Uganda will not impose the death penalty for gay sex, a presidential spokesman said on Monday, after major aid donors
WFP chief says conflicts are huge contributors to global hunger
Conflict, regional instability and climate change are some of the biggest drivers of hunger in the world today, according to