South Africa Electricity Minister Slams Climate Finance Pact
South Africa’s electricity minister attacked the country’s groundbreaking $8.5 billion climate finance pact with some of the world’s
2023-07-26 14:29
Ukraine war: UK criticised for 'lack of understanding' of Wagner's activities in Africa
A new report says that for 10 years the British government under-estimated the Russian mercenary group.
2023-07-26 11:49
Godwin Emefiele's downfall: How Nigeria's bank boss ended up in court
The once-powerful bank chief is charged with illegally owning a shotgun, which he denies.
2023-07-26 08:21
Nigerian Central Bank Raises Rates in First Test of Independence
Nigeria’s central bank extended its longest phase of monetary tightening to tame inflation, disregarding a call by President
2023-07-26 01:17
Wagner in Mali: US sanctions top junta officials over alleged ties
Wagner fighters overseeing Malian troops are accused of targeting civilians and other rights abuses.
2023-07-25 21:27
Hot Oceans Are Fueling Weather Disasters Around the World
Heat searing enough to knock out mobile phones. Wildfire smoke that turns the skies an apocalyptic orange. Flash
2023-07-25 18:16
More Than 40,000 Near Death as Militants Block Towns in Northeast Burkina Faso
About 42,000 people are on the verge of starving to death in northeast Burkina Faso as Islamist militants
2023-07-25 14:22
Power-Crisis Anger Sets South Africa on Path for Record Protests
The number of so-called service-delivery protests in South Africa — demonstrations over the failure of municipalities to provide
2023-07-25 13:19
Nigeria Rate Decision Will Test Central Bank Autonomy
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s first interest rate decision since Godwin Emefiele’s removal as governor will be a
2023-07-25 13:18
Asia Shares Set to Gain as China Vows Stimulus: Markets Wrap
China is set to lead Asian stocks higher on optimism of more economic stimulus to come from Beijing,
2023-07-25 08:54
Algeria wildfires: Dozens killed and thousands evacuated
Northern Algeria has been experiencing a record heatwave with temperatures reaching 48C.
2023-07-25 04:28
Nigeria’s Currency Futures Market at Standstill as Naira Swings
More than a month after Nigeria’s central bank dropped the naira’s peg against the dollar, the country’s market
2023-07-24 22:25