News from across Africa covering business, markets, policy and development in North, West, East, Central and Southern Africa.
The President of South Sudan and the Head of the East African Community (EAC), Salva Kiir Mayardit, arrived in Rwanda for a one-day working visit. Upon his arrival at Kigali …
Animal welfare charities have welcomed an Africa-wide ban on the controversial donkey skin trade. It will make it illegal to slaughter donkeys for their skin in 55 countries across the …
Farmers often use antibiotics to keep their livestock healthy. They’re sometimes used as “quick fixes”, to avoid more costly management measures like regular disinfection, waste management, routine vaccination or provision …
Kenya has exempted passport holders from South Africa and six other countries from paying an unpopular entry fee introduced last month. The government scrapped visa requirements for all foreign passport …
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has announced that it will start accepting nominations for the position of President and members of Parliament from May 17 to May 30, 2024. The …
The Ministry of Justice (MINIJUST) has informed various institutions in the country and international organizations that it is preparing a program that will be implemented by investors to help them …
The achievement of Aspiration 1 of Agenda 2063 for “A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development” requires that Africa makes significant investments in education to develop human …
Guinea’s ruling National Council of the Rally for Development (CRND) has dissolved the interim government in the West African nation. A decree was read on state television on Monday by …
Africa will account for eleven of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, the African Development Bank Group(AfDB) said in its latest Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook. On the overall scale, …
Rises to 5.3% year on year, from 5.1% in December. South Africa’s headline consumer inflation quickened to 5.3% year on year in January from 5.1% in December ZACPIY=ECI, data showed …
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