​  ​ A tin mine in Kigali has been identified as the source of Rwanda’s first Marburg virus outbreak, which killed 15 people and infected […]
Category: African News
Kinshasa Requests N’djamena’s Help with Countering M23 Forces Â
​  ​ The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has formally requested military assistance from Chad to combat the Rwanda-backed M23 insurgency in its eastern region. […]
Kenya Pledges Support for Sudan Peace Efforts Despite Rising Tensions Â
​  ​ Despite Khartoum’s accusation that Nairobi infringed on its sovereignty by hosting a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) delegation, Kenya has declared that it is […]
Africa Energy Bank Aims to Tackle Power Shortage Amid Climate Concerns Â
​  ​ A group of African countries plans to create the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) to finance oil and gas projects, countering reduced fossil fuel […]
Barrick and Mali Poised to End Two-year Mining Rift Â
​  ​ Barrick Gold has inked a new agreement with Bamako to finally resolve a nearly two-year dispute over its mining assets in the country. […]
Microsoft Announces Initiative to Equip 1 Million Nigerians with AI Skills Â
​  ​ Microsoft has unveiled a $1 million plan to train one million Nigerians in AI and digital skills over the next two years, partnering […]
AfDB Predicts Stronger Growth for the African Economy in 2025 Â
​  ​ The African Development Bank (AfDB) has forecasted a 4.1% growth rate for Africa in 2025, up from the 3.2% recorded in 2024. According […]
Russia’s Lavrov Arrives in South Africa for G20 Meeting Â
​  ​ A G20 foreign ministers’ meeting is underway in Johannesburg, but US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is notably absent. Instead, the US will […]
Global Leaders Convene For Finance In Common Summit: Advancing Sustainable Development And Economic Resilience Â
​  ​ The Finance in Common Summit (FiCS) Secretariat, in collaboration with co-hosts the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), Agence Française de Développement (AFD), […]
Limpopo Business Awards To Recognise SMMEs Transforming The Province’s Economy Â
​  ​ All roads will lead to Limpopo on 2 April 2025 where the province is set to honour its dynamic Small, Micro and Medium-Sized […]