IMF approves disbursement of $60.7 million to Mozambique/in /by
As of the latest announcement on Monday, the total disbursements under the $456 million Extended Credit Facility program, sanctioned in 2022, now stand at around $273 million.
Niger military tribunal grants release of deposed president’s son/in /by
Niger's military tribunal has granted provisional release to Mohamed Bazoum Salem, the 23-year-old son of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, from house arrest in the capital Niamey.
Pan Africanists rally youth to secure Africa’s future/in /by
Renowned pan-African advocates, Professor P. L. O. Lumumba, Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, and Peter Obi, have united to encourage African youth to persevere in shaping the future of the continent.
Pics of the day: January 8, 2024/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day.
Zimbabwe: Govt says all 15 trapped miners rescued alive/in /by
The Redwing gold mine owned by Metallon Corporation caved in after the shaft collapsed on Thursday. Officials said an earth tremor might have caused the accident.
Kenya: Backlash over new visa-free entry policy many describe as hectic/in /by
Visitors need to apply for electronic authorisation by submitting documentation and paying a $30 processing fee
Nigeria: Army Destroys 233 Illegal Refineries in Four South-South States/in /by
[Vanguard] The 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, destroyed 233 illegal refineries during "Operation Still Waters 3" in four states in 2023.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Set for Production, Receives 6th Batch of 1m Crude Oil Barrels January 8/in /by
[Vanguard] Dangote Refinery appears set to commence production of refined petroleum products with the receipt of the sixth batch of barrels of crude supplied by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL).
Boeing faces global scrutiny following Alaska Airline incident/in /by
Boeing faces renewed safety concerns as federal officials announce the temporary grounding of some Boeing 737 Max planes following a harrowing incident involving an Alaska Airlines jetliner.
Israel-Hamas War: Palestinian President visits Egypt, addresses ongoing attacks/in /by
In Cairo, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas engaged in diplomatic talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, focusing on the ongoing situations in the West Bank and Gaza.