African News
S&P Global report unpacks Africa’s economic opportunities, challenges
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 18th November 2025 Africa’s ample natural resources, young population and expanding middle class are set to redefine the continent’s role in global economic growth,... →
South Sudan's Kiir re-appoints former VP after sacking ally
By: Reuters 18th November 2025 South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has re-appointed his former vice president James Wani Igga to the same position, the state broadcaster said,... →
Tanzania president names new finance minister, keeps foreign and mining ministers
By: Reuters 17th November 2025 Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Monday named the East African country's ambassador to China, Khamis Mussa Omar, as the finance minister... →
Congo extends ban on trade in minerals from sites in war-hit east
By: Reuters 17th November 2025 The Democratic Republic of Congo has extended for six months a ban on the trading of minerals from dozens of artisanal mining sites in conflict-hit... →
Ethiopia says three dead in Marburg virus outbreak
By: Reuters 17th November 2025 Three people confirmed to have contracted the Marburg virus have died, while another three deaths are suspected to be linked to the highly... →
Ramaphosa touts progress as G20 faces boycotts, scepticism 
By: Darren Parker 17th November 2025 As South Africa hosts the G20 leadership summit this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa has positioned the moment as evidence of national progress.... →
Africa Central Banks set to usher in wave of rate cuts as year ends
By: Bloomberg 17th November 2025 A wave of African central banks is set to cut interest rates at their final policy meetings of the year as inflation eases, a move that could... →
Ivory Coast sees 'unusual' flow of refugees fleeing Mali violence
By: Reuters 14th November 2025 Ivory Coast said it is strengthening security along its northern border in response to "unusual refugee flows" thought to be caused by armed... →
