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…
Ethiopia begins $12.5 billion construction of ‘Africa’s biggest airport’
BISHOFTU, Ethiopia, Jan 10 (Reuters) – Ethiopian Airlines on Saturday officially started a $12.5 billion construction project for…
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…
Zimbabwe agrees $455 million power plant refurbishment deal with Jindal
HARARE, Sept 17 (Reuters) – Zimbabwe has agreed a $455 million, 15-year concession deal with the Africa-focused unit…
Ghana’s inflation slows for 12th straight month in December
ACCRA, Jan 7 (Reuters) – Ghana’s consumer inflation (GHCPIY=ECI), opens new tab slowed for the 12th consecutive month,…
China’s top diplomat postpones visit to Somalia, arrives in Tanzania
MOGADISHU, Jan 9 (Reuters) – China’s top diplomat postponed what would have been a historic visit to Somalia,…
Kenyan court postpones case seeking to halt Diageo’s $2.3 billion sale of EABL
NAIROBI, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Kenya’s High Court on Friday moved to January 20 the hearing of a…
South African rand steady as investors eye key US data
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 9 (Reuters) – The South African rand was steady in early trade on Friday, as traders…
‘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…