African News
Rebels armed with machetes kill at least 52 in eastern Congo
By: Reuters 19th August 2025 Islamic State-backed rebels armed with machetes and hoes have killed at least 52 civilians in the Beni and Lubero areas of eastern Democratic... →
Tanzania court bans live coverage of opposition leader's treason trial
By: Reuters 18th August 2025 A court in Tanzania on Monday banned the live coverage of treason proceedings against the East African nation's main opposition leader, Tundu... →
PIC calls for greater private investment to bridge Africa’s $170bn infrastructure gap
By: Darren Parker 15th August 2025 The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has called for more investment to bridge Africa’s infrastructure gap in its second research paper, titled... →
Nigeria's inflation eases in July, food price rise
By: Reuters 15th August 2025 Nigeria's annual inflation rate eased in July to 21.88% from 22.22% in June, marking the fourth month of decline, data from its statistics agency... →
Mali arrests generals, French national accused in alleged destabilisation plot
By: Reuters 15th August 2025 Mali's military-led government has arrested two generals and a French national, accusing them of participating in an alleged plot to destabilise... →
Nigeria's defence chief defends military conduct amid scrutiny
By: Reuters 14th August 2025 Nigeria's defence chief has defended operations against insurgents and criminal gangs that have caused civilian casualties, saying the military is... →
African Union urges adoption of world map showing continent's true size
By: Reuters 14th August 2025 The African Union (AU) has backed a campaign to end the use by governments and international organisations of the 16th-century Mercator map of the... →
Nigeria approves $2.6-billion electricity sector debt refinancing plan
By: Reuters 14th August 2025 Nigeria has approved a phased plan to refinance 4-trillion naira ($2.61-billion) in electricity sector debt to help stabilise the nation's ailing... →
