African News
Ethiopia forecasts faster growth next fiscal year
By: Reuters 10th June 2025 Ethiopia's economy is forecast to grow slightly faster in the fiscal year that starts next month, while its budget deficit will increase... →
African Union agency says Fitch's downgrade of Afreximbank is 'flawed'
By: Reuters 9th June 2025 An African Union credit review body has questioned Fitch ratings agency's downgrade of Africa Export-Import Bank last week, saying it was based on... →
Russia says plan to boost role in Africa includes 'sensitive' security ties
By: Reuters 9th June 2025 Russia plans to step up cooperation with African countries, including in "sensitive areas" such as defence and security, the Kremlin said on... →
Ivory Coast former minister Billon seeks to lead opposition in October vote
By: Reuters 9th June 2025 Ivory Coast former trade minister Jean-Louis Billon said he is seeking to represent the opposition PDCI party in October's presidential election... →
Ramaphosa extends condolences on passing of Zambia’s Edgar Lungu
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th June 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered condolences to the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, following his passing on Thursday, in a... →
Mpox not under control in Africa as Sierra Leone cases jump
By: Bloomberg 6th June 2025 Africa is set to record more mpox cases this year than it did in 2024, when an explosion of the virus prompted the declaration of an international... →
Trump travel ban could dampen relations, African Union warns
By: Bloomberg 6th June 2025 US President Donald Trump’s travel ban on seven African nations could dampen economic and diplomatic ties, a continental bloc warned. Trump on... →
Zambia says Afreximbank loan is commercial and will be restructured
By: Reuters 6th June 2025 Zambia's Afreximbank loan is commercial and will be restructured, the country's treasury secretary said on Friday. "We are still negotiating with... →
