africa
Ethiopia seeks to join BRICS bloc of emerging economies
World
July 1, 2023
Ethiopia seeks to join BRICS bloc of emerging economies
Reuters — Ethiopia, one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, has asked to join the BRICS bloc of emerging markets, the foreign…
Interview – Africa depends on Egypt for natural gas: Chairman of the African Energy Chamber NJ Ayuk
Features/Interviews
June 28, 2023
Interview – Africa depends on Egypt for natural gas: Chairman of the African Energy Chamber NJ Ayuk
The head of the African Energy Chamber, N.J. Ayuk, told Al-Masry Al-Youm in an exclusive interview that Africa relies on…
Sierra Leone’s President Maada Bio sworn in hours after election win
World
June 28, 2023
Sierra Leone’s President Maada Bio sworn in hours after election win
Sierra Leone’s President Maada Bio was sworn into a second term on Tuesday, just hours after the country’s electoral authority certified his…
Tensions mount as Sierra Leone prepares for high-stakes elections
World
June 23, 2023
Tensions mount as Sierra Leone prepares for high-stakes elections
Sierra Leone is gearing up for crucial presidential elections on Saturday amid growing discontent and calls for change from its…
Kenyan starvation cult suspect dies in custody after hunger strike
World
June 22, 2023
Kenyan starvation cult suspect dies in custody after hunger strike
A Kenyan accused of involvement in the deaths of hundreds of members of a starvation cult has died after a…
‘Gazprom’, African Chamber of Energy host meeting in Johannesburg to discuss natural gas benefits for Africa
Main Slider
June 22, 2023
‘Gazprom’, African Chamber of Energy host meeting in Johannesburg to discuss natural gas benefits for Africa
The African Chamber of Energy is set to host an economic meeting in Johannesburg on Thursday alongside Russian energy company…
Par’lt approves Egypt’s hosting of African Space Agency headquarters
Egypt
June 22, 2023
Par’lt approves Egypt’s hosting of African Space Agency headquarters
The House of Representatives, led by Speaker Hanafi Gebali approved during its general session on Wednesday presidential decision no 213…
Twenty people arrested on suspicion of collaborating in Uganda school massacre
World
June 20, 2023
Twenty people arrested on suspicion of collaborating in Uganda school massacre
CNN — Twenty people accused of helping an ISIS-linked rebel group suspected of killing dozens, mostly students at a school…
Putin blames Ukraine for lack of talks as African leaders press for peace
World
June 19, 2023
Putin blames Ukraine for lack of talks as African leaders press for peace
CNN — African leaders pressed for peace in Ukraine as they met Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg Saturday but the…
African leaders meet with Putin seeking ‘road to peace’
World
June 18, 2023
African leaders meet with Putin seeking ‘road to peace’
CNN — African leaders hoping to mediate in the Ukraine war met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg Saturday.…