African News
Uganda names new central bank governor, president's spokesperson says
By: Reuters 10th February 2025 Uganda has named Michael Atingi-Ego its central bank governor, President Yoweri Museveni's spokesperson said on Monday. Atingi-Ego previously... →
Unctad report proffers suggestions to change Africa’s vulnerabilities into opportunities
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 10th February 2025 UN Trade and Development’s (Unctad’s) ‘2024 Economic Development in Africa’ report notes that Africa has the potential to transform economic... →
Egypt annual inflation rate inches down to 24% in January
By: Reuters 10th February 2025 Egypt's annual urban consumer price inflation rate inched down to 24% year-on-year in January from 24.1% in December, data from statistics agency... →
Rwanda accuses Congo of planning large attack
By: Reuters 7th February 2025 Rwanda said on Friday it had proof of an intended major attack by the Democratic Republic of Congo and denied it was fomenting conflict inside its... →
UN rights chief warns of spread of Congo crisis at emergency UN meeting
By: Reuters 7th February 2025 The United Nations human rights chief said on Friday that he was deeply disturbed by the escalating crisis in eastern Congo, urging all those with... →
Uganda charges finance ministry officials with corruption, money laundering
By: Reuters 7th February 2025 A Ugandan court has charged eight finance ministry officials with corruption, electronic fraud and money laundering from a hacking incident on the... →
Halt in US aid cripples global efforts to relieve hunger
By: Reuters 7th February 2025 The Trump administration’s effort to slash and reshape American foreign aid is crippling the intricate global system that aims to prevent and... →
Uganda keeps key rate unchanged but flags uncertain outlook
By: Reuters 6th February 2025 Uganda's central bank held its key lending rate for the second meeting in a row on Thursday, saying near-term inflation appeared well-contained but... →
