africa
Terror attacks: Why is Ghana less affected than its neighbors?
World
July 21, 2021
Terror attacks: Why is Ghana less affected than its neighbors?
Ghana — although surrounded by terror-hit countries — appears at first glance to have been largely spared from terrorist attacks. According…
We aim to invest over US$1 billion in Egypt’s development projects: AFC President and CEO
Features/Interviews
July 19, 2021
We aim to invest over US$1 billion in Egypt’s development projects: AFC President and CEO
Egypt has recently been gearing up efforts to push forward with economic prosperity through large strategic partnerships with the private…
Official: Sudan seeking debt relief from Gulf Arab nations
Middle East
July 19, 2021
Official: Sudan seeking debt relief from Gulf Arab nations
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan will seek relief from wealthy Gulf Arab nations, aiming to get as much as 60 percent…
Kenya: Fuel tank blast kills over dozen people
World
July 19, 2021
Kenya: Fuel tank blast kills over dozen people
At least 13 people have died in Kenya while many more have been injured after a fuel tank exploded late Saturday.…
Hundreds of Tigrayans detained in Ethiopian capital in recent weeks, witnesses say
World
July 15, 2021
Hundreds of Tigrayans detained in Ethiopian capital in recent weeks, witnesses say
ADDIS ABABA/NAIROBI, July 15 (Reuters) – Ethiopian police have detained hundreds of ethnic Tigrayans in Addis Ababa since federal government…
South African crowds rampage overnight, defying calls for end to violence, looting
World
July 14, 2021
South African crowds rampage overnight, defying calls for end to violence, looting
JOHANNESBURG, July 14 (Reuters) – Crowds looted shops and businesses in South Africa on Wednesday, defying government calls for an…
Rioting, looting continues in South Africa, deaths up to 32
World
July 13, 2021
Rioting, looting continues in South Africa, deaths up to 32
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s rioting continued Tuesday with the death toll rising to 32 as police and the military…
South African ex-leader Jacob Zuma faces court hearing amid unrest
World
July 12, 2021
South African ex-leader Jacob Zuma faces court hearing amid unrest
South Africa’s top court on Monday began hearing a challenge by South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma against his 15-month prison…
Egypt’s Parliament Speaker praises Foreign Minister’s speech on GERD
Egypt
July 11, 2021
Egypt’s Parliament Speaker praises Foreign Minister’s speech on GERD
Speaker of Egyptian Parliament Hanafi Jabali on Sunday praised Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry’s speech before the UN Security Council on…
Ethiopia PM Abiy’s party wins landslide victory in election
World
July 11, 2021
Ethiopia PM Abiy’s party wins landslide victory in election
ADDIS ABABA, July 10 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party won the most seats in Ethiopia’s parliamentary election,…