African News
Kenya expects faster growth in 2025, signs yen-denominated loan with Japan
By: Reuters 20th August 2025 Kenya's economic growth this year is expected to exceed official forecasts despite higher U.S. tariffs and other challenges, President William Ruto... →
Rwanda-backed rebels massacred civilians in Congo, Human Rights Watch says 
By: Reuters 20th August 2025 Rwanda-backed M23 rebels killed at least 140 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in July, Human Rights Watch said in a report on... →
Somalia faces diphtheria surge amid vaccine shortages and aid cuts
By: Reuters 19th August 2025 Diphtheria cases and deaths have risen sharply this year in Somalia, where the response has been curtailed by vaccine shortages and US aid cuts,... →
Cameroon OKs $1.6-billion in fresh borrowing to fund projects, clear arrears
By: Reuters 19th August 2025 Cameroon's finance minister has been authorised to borrow up to 930-billion CFA francs ($1.67-billion) in domestic and external loans to finance... →
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... →
