International News
Uganda, South Korea sign $500-million deal for infrastructure loan
By: Reuters 6th June 2024 Uganda has signed an agreement with South Korea for a $500-million loan to help finance infrastructure building in the east African country,... →
US imposes $2.5m in penalties on SAA, other airlines over delayed Covid refunds
By: Reuters 4th June 2024 The US Transportation Department (USDOT) said on Monday it has imposed $2.5-million in civil penalties in total against Lufthansa, Air France unit... →
South Africa’s post-election wrangling leaves investors in limbo
By: Bloomberg 3rd June 2024 Investors braced for further upheaval in South Africa’s financial markets in the wake of last week’s elections that produced no outright winner,... →
Egypt extends crackdown on Gaza activism with student arrests
By: Reuters 31st May 2024 Egypt has detained several students who were trying to promote pro-Palestinian boycotts and solidarity campaigns, the latest sign that it does not... →
Sudan's army rejects US call to return to peace talks
By: Reuters 30th May 2024 Sudan's army on Wednesday rejected a call to return to peace talks with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) following a conversation... →
Egypt has to raise bread prices but will still be largely subsidized, PM says
By: Reuters 28th May 2024 Egypt has to increase the prices of bread, an essential commodity that is heavily subsidised in one of the world's biggest wheat importers, but it... →
Comoros President sworn in for fourth term after disputed poll
By: Reuters 27th May 2024 Comoros President Azali Assoumani pledged on Sunday to work for peace and rapidly grow the economy as he was sworn in for his fourth term in... →
Biden, Kenya's Ruto pledge protect democracy in Africa and beyond
By: Reuters 24th May 2024 US President Joe Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House on Thursday for a State visit, pledging new partnerships on... →
