Nigeria reopens some schools in the north, defying threats of kidnap
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Schools across parts of northern Nigeria started reopening on Monday, after months…
CAF to investigate post-match violence at Africa Cup of Nations
CAF investigates post-match violence at Africa Cup of NationsAlgerian players pursued referee after loss to NigeriaAlgerian federation files…
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…
Explainer: What is at stake in Uganda’s presidential election?
Museveni’s long rule faces challenge from Bobi WinePrevious elections marred by violenceUganda an important security partner of foreign…
Veteran Ugandan leader eyes new term in election amid succession talk
Museveni faces seven challengers, main rival is Bobi WineMuseveni’s son is seen as potential eventual heirOil production expected…
Zimbabwe says gold-backed currency stable but investor doubts persist
Central bank reports $701 million in reservesParallel market premium highlights currency credibility concernsIMF urges tighter money-growth limits, arrears…
Zimbabwe on track for 6% growth as economy recovers from drought
Item 1 of 3 A woman sells products near a railway line in Marondera, near the capital Harare,…
Namibia to boost sulphuric acid production as critical mineral output rises
WINDHOEK, Sept 11 (Reuters) – Namibia is set to increase its sulphuric acid production in response to rising…
South African rand gains as gold scales new peak
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 12 (Reuters) – The South African rand gained in early trade on Monday, helped by gold…
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…
Namibia has mobilised funds to redeem $750 million Eurobond, central bank says
WINDHOEK, Oct 15 (Reuters) – Namibia’s central bank governor said on Wednesday that the country has mobilised the…