South Sudan Refugees Could Lose Vital Food Assistance Soon
More than 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan risk losing access to food aid within weeks because of a severe funding shortfall,...
China’s Tariff-Free Trade Policy Strengthens African Export Prospects
More than 100 days after China introduced zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with diplomatic ties, African exports to China are expanding, while businesses...
Zimbabwe Boat Mishap kills 15
Rescue operations were continuing after a boat carrying dozens of people capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, officials said.
The national disaster management...
Ghana Turns Cashew Apples into New Income Source
Ghana, one of Africa’s leading cashew producers, is finding new economic value in cashew apples, a largely discarded fruit that is providing an additional...
Congo Targets Local Mineral Processing With Copper, Cobalt Export Restrictions
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned miners from exporting copper and cobalt concentrates to encourage miners to process and refine the product domestically.
According...
WHO Calls for Emergency Measures to Tackle Ebola in Democratic Republic...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged for more international support to curb the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning...
West Africa Launches Strategy to Advance Women’s Political Representation
The West Africa Women’s Political Leadership Forum has adopted the Abuja Regional Action Plan on Accelerating Women’s Political Participation and Leadership in West Africa....
Egypt Wins Additional IMF Financing to Support Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded two reviews of its financing arrangements with Egypt, paving the way for the North African country to...
