African News
African blocs expand mediation team for Congo conflict
By: Reuters 25th March 2025 Southern and Eastern African countries have expanded a team of former heads of state overseeing efforts to resolve the conflict in eastern Congo,... →
Kenya has applied for new IMF lending programme, finance minister says
By: Reuters 24th March 2025 Kenya has applied for a new lending programme from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to factor in unused money from the current programme,... →
Angola to end east Congo conflict mediation role, presidency says
By: Reuters 24th March 2025 Angola will step down from its position as a mediator between parties involved in an escalating Rwanda-backed rebel offensive in eastern Congo, the... →
Mozambique President meets opposition leader Mondlane for first time
By: Bloomberg 24th March 2025 Mozambican President Daniel Chapo met the nation’s most prominent opposition leader for the first time since a disputed October election that... →
Congo rebels dismiss ceasefire calls, capture strategic town
By: Reuters 20th March 2025 The leader of Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo said on Thursday that a call by Kinshasa and Kigali for an immediate ceasefire "doesn't... →
Ethiopia PM rules out war with Eritrea over sea access
By: Reuters 20th March 2025 Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Thursday that his government would not seek conflict with longtime foe Eritrea over access to the Red... →
Sudan army close to taking control of Presidential Palace from RSF, state TV says
By: Reuters 20th March 2025 Sudan's army is close to taking control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, state TV reported on... →
Rwanda's economy grew 8.9% in 2024, stats office says
By: Reuters 19th March 2025 Rwanda's economy grew 8.9% in 2024 compared with 8.2% the previous year, the country's statistics office said on Wednesday, driven by good... →
