African News
UAE calls for ceasefire and civilian transition in Sudan
By: Reuters 22nd October 2025 Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the UAE's president, called on Wednesday for an immediate ceasefire and civilian transition in war-ravaged... →
Ivory Coast's Simone Gbagbo, from first lady to presidential challenger
By: Reuters 22nd October 2025 Simone Gbagbo, a former first lady in Ivory Coast who was once wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity, is running... →
Uganda sets general election for January 15
By: Reuters 21st October 2025 Uganda's electoral commission on Tuesday gave January 15 as the date for the country's general election, at which octogenarian President Yoweri... →
US Africa envoy sees positive progress on extension of AGOA
By: Bloomberg 21st October 2025 US President Donald Trump’s Africa envoy signaled progress toward the renewal of a program allowing African nations duty-free access to the world’s... →
IMF says risks to Middle East outlook tilted to downside on global uncertainty
By: Reuters 21st October 2025 The International Monetary Fund, which raised its 2025 growth outlook for the Middle East and North Africa last week, has said that risks for the... →
Nigerian police use teargas to quash protests over separatist leader's detention
By: Reuters 21st October 2025 Nigerian police fired teargas on Monday and occupied major roads in the capital Abuja to stop demonstrations called to protest the continued... →
Uganda says it will receive over $2 billion in fresh World Bank funding
By: Reuters 21st October 2025 The World Bank will give Uganda over $2-billion in new financing in the next three financial years to fund economic development, a top ministry of... →
Morocco targets 5.5% rise in 2026 budget, expects economic growth to slow modestly
By: Reuters 21st October 2025 Morocco's finance ministry on Monday submitted to the country's parliament a 2026 draft budget totalling 761.3-billion dirhams ($83-billion), up... →
