Ghana welcomes IMF $3bn bail out package to ease economic hardship in the country/in /by
“Ghana’s IMF board approval is far from a magic solution wand, what it is however is a crucial first step on the necessary journey of strong reforms, inclusive growth and relentless pursuit of our growth agenda, geared towards restoring our economy to a place of strength, prosperity and resilience.
U17 AFCON: Morocco, Senegal eye first continental trophy/in /by
Senegal will play Morocco on Friday. The final will kick-off at 9 PM GMT at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers. Just like Senegal who dominated Group A, Morocco topped group B. Both squads went through penalty shoot outs to carve their way to the final.
Malawi authorities arrest more than 400 refugees/in /by
The crackdown came two months after the government issued an ultimatum for the refugees to return to Dzaleka, an overcrowded refugee camp north of the city
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Will Provide Succour, Turbo-Charge Nigeria’s Economy – NECA/in /by
[This Day] The Nigeria Employers' Consultative Forum (NECA) has declared that the Dangote Refinery would turbo-charge the engine of the Nigerian economy, unstrap the strings holding its growth and bring succor to a country that is in dire need of industrial renaissance.
Thousands displaced as death toll climbs in central Nigeria clashes/in /by
Thousands have been displaced in central Nigeria as clashes between herders and farmers are ongoing and armed individuals reportedly wreak havoc. The violence erupted on Monday, with an initial death toll of 30, in several villages of Plateau State. It is now estimated at 85.
Zimbabwe: A fleet of Russian helicopters for disaster management, policing/in /by
According to the Zimbabwean presidential communication office, of the 18 helicopters delivered 12 are air ambulances while 6 are designed for law enforcement. The fleet will officially reach 32 by year 2025.
Tunisian journalists protest anti-terror laws/in /by
Dozens of Tunisian journalists protest in Tunis against anti-terror laws they say are being used to intimidate the media after a broadcaster was jailed for five years earlier this week.
Nigeria police press conference on deadly US convoy attack/in /by
No US citizen was involved and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said there were no indications the attack specifically targeted the US embassy.
African peace delegation to visit Russia in June or July: Moscow/in /by
Ramaphosa said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had each agreed to receive the six-member mission, which will visit Moscow and Kyiv.
African women included in jury at Cannes/in /by
Morocco's Maryam Touzani and Zambia-born Rungano Nyoni are part of the jury who will decide the winner on May 27th