​  ​ Nigeria will establish a $650 million low-interest mortgage fund to boost home ownership and ignite a construction boom in the world’s most populous […]
Category: African News
Niger’s Junta Leader Sworn in as Transitional President Â
​  ​ Abdourahamane Tchiani, Niger’s junta leader, has been sworn in as transitional president for a five-year term under a new charter that replaces the […]
Beyond the Beach: 10 Mauritian Experiences to Engage In Â
​  ​ Mauritius is world famous for its stunning beaches, lagoons, and pleasant weather. However, the Indian Ocean island has many more sights beyond its […]
US Decision Threatens Vaccine Supply to Developing Nations Â
​  ​ The Trump administration plans to end US funding for Gavi, a global vaccine alliance that has saved 19 million children’s lives, and significantly […]
From ‘Suya’ to ‘Sharp-Sharp’: African Slang Goes Global in Oxford Dictionary Update Â
​  ​ The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has embraced African linguistic flair in its latest update, adding nine South African loanwords and 20 new terms […]
Ethiopia’s Abiy Calls for New Tigray Leader Amid Party Power Struggle Â
​  ​ Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, has called on Tigrayans to publicly nominate a new regional leader in a bid to ease tensions and […]
South Africa and World Bank Launch Plan to Rescue Struggling Cities Â
​  ​ South Africa is collaborating with the World Bank on a $3 billion initiative to revitalize urban infrastructure in eight major cities, including Johannesburg, […]
Bafana Bafana on the Brink: FIFA Probe Threatens South Africa’s World Cup Dream Â
​  ​ South Africa’s World Cup hopes hang in the balance as FIFA investigates their use of ineligible midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a 2-0 win […]
From Banjul to Minsk: Belarus Taps Gambia to Revive Airline Fleet Â
​  ​ Belarus’ state-owned airline Belavia is set to acquire three Airbus A330s from a little-known Gambian firm, Magic Air, to replenish its fleet depleted […]
Machar’s Detention Sparks Fears of Renewed War in South Sudan Â
​  ​ Kenya has urged South Sudan’s leaders to de-escalate tensions following the reported detention of First Vice President Riek Machar in Juba. Kenyan Foreign […]