African News
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... →
Zambia's former president Edgar Lungu has died, his party says
By: Reuters 5th June 2025 Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has died aged 68, his political party the Patriotic Front said on Thursday. Lungu was head of state of the... →
AFC says Africa has $4tr local capital available to fund infrastructure
By: Reuters 5th June 2025 African governments should turn to an estimated $4-trillion in capital held by domestic institutions like pension funds to develop much-needed... →
