The World Bank’s latest semi-annual MENA Economic Update released on Wednesday, indicates that the GDP of the UAE is projected to grow at 3.3% in 2024, rising to 4.1% in 2025 Update. Entitled "Growth in…
Ghana’s Opposition NDC Demonstrates Nationwide Over Independent Audit…
Nationwide protests, held in all 16 regional capitals, had been staged by the NDC on Tuesday, demanding an independent audit of the voter roll ahead of general elections due in December. Supporters attending a rally…
UAE Announces $10.25 Million Humanitarian Aid to Support…
Consequently, the UAE announced a set of new humanitarian projects in Chad and pledged $10.25 million to the United Nations to respond to the needs of Sudanese women affected by the ongoing Sudan crisis, further…
The baobabs of Zimbabwe provide vital support to…
Loveness Bhitoni has been picking baobab fruit from the gigantic trees surrounding his farm in Zimbabwe since childhood, to vary his family's diet based on maize and millet. Droughts caused by climate change have decimated…
Microsoft South Africa collaborates with Afrika Tikkun to…
The Afrika Tikkun youth development agency has teamed up with Microsoft South Africa to launch the ICT Academy - Going Mobile initiative in Olievenhoutbosch. The initiative is designed to empower unemployed young people by equipping…
US Military Ends Troop Withdrawal from Niger as…
The United States military said on Monday it had completed the withdrawal of all its troops and assets from Niger by the September 15 deadline set. The pullout was gradual and started in May after…
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Introduce New Harmonized…
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger will soon adopt new harmonized passports, the serving president of the confederation that groups the three countries has said. In a televised address on Sunday, September 15, Malian President Col…
What can be done to help small and…
A key challenge facing African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is access to finance to survive and grow. The French-speaking part of Africa is particularly disadvantaged: 98% of private funding goes to South Africa, Nigeria,…
Heavy Flooding in Cameroon’s Far North Leaves Mayo…
Heavy rains of late have caused chaos in the Mayo Danay region of northern Cameroon, especially its worst-hit city, Yagoua. Torrential rain has caused the death of at least ten people, submerging neighborhoods and much…
Agreement Between Germany and Kenya Signed for Recruiting…
German and Kenyan officials signed an agreement that the skilled workers from Kenya would make up for the shortfall of labor in Germany, while the repatriation of those Kenyans who have no residency rights there…
37 Sentenced to Death in DR Congo for…
The court of the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 37 people, including three Americans, a Briton, a Belgian, and a Canadian, to death after finding them guilty of attempting to overthrow President Félix Tshisekedi.…
UN Warns of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan…
The United Nations warned of a worsening humanitarian situation in Sudan, Chad, and South Sudan, where heavy rain and flooding make access to people in need more and more challenging. In war-scarred Sudan, extreme logistics…
U.S. Backs Permanent Representation for Africa on U.N.…
The United States has declared support for the addition of two new permanent seats for African countries on the U.N. Security Council and a new non-permanent seat for small island developing nations. This was made…
UAE Strengthens Financial and Climate Cooperation with Seychelles…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strengthened its ties with both Seychelles and Mauritius through a series of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in a bid to enhance cross-border financial transactions and to address climate change…
UN Notes Total Disregard for International Law by…
Nada Al-Nashif, the U.N. Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, issued a sobering warning about the continuing violence in Sudan during the 57th session of the Human Rights Council gathered in Geneva. She underlined the…
Torrential Rains Cause Deadly Floods in Morocco and…
Torrential rains hit normally arid mountains and deserts in North Africa over the weekend, causing devastating floods in both Morocco and Algeria that took over a dozen lives, destroyed homes, and badly affected key infrastructure.…
Apple iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro launch: Event…
A special ‘glowtime’ event will be held by Apple on 9 September, where the tech giant is expected to showcase its new iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch Series 10 and software updates. Read the schedule,…
More than 50 killed in Nigeria’s deadly fuel…
A tragic incident involving the explosion of a petrol tanker in Niger State, Nigeria has claimed the lives of over 50 and cattle in a head-on accident. Victims were given a mass funeral. On Sunday,…
Ethiopia warns strongly of growing tensions with Egypt…
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed cautions against any invasion since tensions over territory disputes and the Nile dam project are rising between Egypt and Somalia. Emphasizing Ethiopia's historical fortitude in defending itself, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy…
