South African rand eases on profit taking after gold-led gains
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 13 (Reuters) – The South African rand softened in early trade on Tuesday as investors took…
African coaches to the fore at Cup of Nations
TANGIERS, Morocco, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Four African coaches will take charge of the semi-finalists at this year’s…
Kenya turns to China for $1.5 billion highway expansion
China’s CRBC, Shandong and Kenya’s NSSF to expand highwayChina changes model of developing Africa infrastructureKenya highway project financing…
US signs pact with Kenya under ‘America First’ global health plan
WASHINGTON, Dec 4 – The U.S. will provide more than $1.6 billion to Kenya’s health system under a…
Ghana bans mining in forest reserves to curb environmental damage
ACCRA, Dec 11 (Reuters) – Ghana has banned mining in forest reserves as part of sweeping environmental protections…
Uganda says it has agreed with US to take people who may not qualify for asylum
KAMPALA, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Uganda has entered an agreement with the United States to take in nationals…
South Africa president urges ANC to fix poor local government ahead of poll
ANC faces declining support due to poor local government servicesLocal elections must be held before November in South…
China, Russia, Iran start ‘BRICS Plus’ naval exercises in South African waters
Item 1 of 4 A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon’s Town Naval base ahead of the BRICS…
Ghana’s president urged to rally African leaders behind push for slavery reparations
Dec 20 (Reuters) – Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama held talks with a global delegation seeking reparations for…
‘Intended killings’: Tanzania’s election violence ensnared unsuspecting victims
At least 13 killed in shooting at one cafe in city of Mwanza – witnesses and videoPolice targeted…
Gold and uranium boost Namibia’s tax revenue after diamond prices plunge
WINDHOEK, Dec 17 (Reuters) – Namibia’s diamond revenue has been surpassed by income from other minerals for the…
Uganda restricts imports of Starlink equipment weeks before election
KAMPALA, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Uganda’s government has restricted imports of Starlink satellite internet equipment weeks before a…