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Africa

May 22, 2023

Battle rages on in Sudan hours before negotiated ceasefire

Earlier on Saturday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said representatives of the Sudanese army and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had agreed on a seven-day ceasefire.

Sudan war
May 19, 2023

U.S. destroys passports of Sudanese, others seeking visa to prevent warlords capturing sensitive documents

On Friday, the U.S. Mission in Khartoum released a statement to clarify the action it took, amid the ongoing violence in the country.

U.S. Embassy in Sudan
May 18, 2023

IMF approves $3 billion loan for Ghana

Facing soaring inflation and currency depreciation, the Ghanaian government began negotiations with the IMF in July 2022 for a bailout package.

Nana Akufo-Addo
May 18, 2023

WHO tells Africa to address root causes of hypertension

“African governments can lead the way by implementing their commitments through policies and programmes that address the root causes of hypertension.”

Matshidiso Moeti
May 18, 2023

Nigeria joins South Africa in earth observation group

“It will provide all the stakeholders a national intergovernmental platform for collaborations, partnerships and play a leading role in the activities of NASRDA.”

EARTH OBSERVATION
May 18, 2023

Lesotho imposes curfew after killing of journalist

He was killed on Sunday night while returning from his radio show with gunshots at close range to his head and body.

Ralikonelo Joki
May 17, 2023

Ghana raises electricity tariffs by more than 18% amid economic woes

The West African country is grappling with soaring inflation, debt, and a depreciating currency pushing it to default.

Ghana Public Utilities Regulatory Commission
May 17, 2023

Sudan denounces attacks on churches, diplomatic missions

Sudan denounced “the barbaric behaviour of the rebel RSF” and called on the international community to condemn it “in the strongest terms.”

Sudan war
May 16, 2023

African leaders to visit Russia, Ukraine on potential peace talk: Ramaphosa

“Whether that will succeed or not is going to depend on the discussions that will be held,” he said.

Cyril Ramaphosa, Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy
May 16, 2023

Libya’s parliament suspends prime minister

Before the parliament session, Mr Bashagha tried to delegate his powers to his deputy.

Fathi Bashagha