African News
Ethiopia says it agrees $1-billion financing deal with World Bank
By: Reuters 4th July 2025 Ethiopia said on Friday that it had signed a $1-billion financing agreement with the World Bank to support its economic reform programme and boost... →
Angola hikes diesel price again to bolster public finances
By: Reuters 4th July 2025 Angola hiked the diesel price by one-third from Friday as part of the government's drive to curb costly subsidies and shore up public finances. The... →
Ramokgopa to attend SADC meeting on energy and water
By: Sabrina Jardim 3rd July 2025 Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is set to attend the upcoming Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for energy and water... →
Kenya private sector activity slows in June, slowest level in a year
By: Reuters 3rd July 2025 Kenya's private sector activity slowed in June with its biggest contraction in close to a year, driven by slower consumer spending and the impact... →
Trump to host five African leaders next week to discuss 'commercial opportunities'
By: Reuters 3rd July 2025 US President Donald Trump will host leaders from five African nations in Washington next week to discuss "commercial opportunities," a White House... →
IMF executive board approves Ethiopia review, unlocking $262 million
By: Reuters 3rd July 2025 The executive board of the International Monetary Fund has approved the third review of Ethiopia's $3.4-billion loan programme, the IMF said on... →
Rwanda exercises command and control over M23 rebels, say UN experts
By: Reuters 2nd July 2025 Rwanda has exercised command and control over M23 rebels during their advance in eastern Congo, gaining political influence and access to... →
Kenya looks to privatise State assets to draw private-sector investments, says President Ruto
By: Reuters 2nd July 2025 Kenya is planning to privatise some state assets via initial public offerings in order to bring in more private sector investment, President... →
