The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a military site in the Alibori region of Benin, which resulted in the […]
Category: African News
World Bank partners with WHO, UNICE on healthcare for 8 m people in Sudan
The World Bank has joined forces with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to launch a massive effort to […]
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) receives AAA rating from China Chengxin, as the Corporation positions for further diversification in funding sources
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has received an AAA domestic credit rating with a stable outlook from […]
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and the Government of Bangladesh Sign $2.75 Billion Annual Financing Plan to Ensure Energy and Food Security
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed a landmark annual financing […]
Annual Conference of Eritrean Medical Association
The Eritrean Medical Association held its 26th annual conference on 11 January at the Asmara Palace Hotel. Speaking at the event, Prof. Negasi […]
Mukuru launches mobile wallet in Zimbabwe to bolster financial inclusion
Next-generation financial services platform Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com) has launched a mobile wallet in Zimbabwe called Mukuru Wallet. The secure digital store of value follows […]
RegTech Africa Conference and Awards 2025: Unlocking Africa’s Cross-Border Payments, Trade, and Investment Opportunities through Public-Private Partnerships
The global spotlight will turn to Africa on May 22-23, 2025, as the RegTech Africa Conference and Awards (https://RegTechAfrica.com) convenes at the Oriental […]
United Kingdom (UK)-Mauritius joint statement on the Chagos Archipelago, 13 January 2025
Representatives from Mauritius and the UK held further productive discussions in London this week on the future of the Chagos Archipelago. Good progress […]
Sustainable Tips for Travelling in Africa
Traveling means massive carbon footprints. But does it have to? Local, Meling Balloo checks out eco-friendly travel tips on her beautiful island of […]
Exploring Markets in Harare and Cape Town
The weekend market at the Old Stables on Borrowdale Race Course sells everything from locally produced nut butters such as hacha and marula […]