Energy ministers from Ghana, Seychelles and São Tomé and Príncipe will outline national power sector investment pipelines spanning generation, grids, renewables and supporting infrastructure at […]
Category: Africa
South Sudan: Children lead Yambio’s call for peace
The event brought together elders, traditional chiefs, artists, women, youth leaders, civil society organizations and government representatives As the rhythmic beat of traditional drums filled […]
AU condemns coordinated armed attacks in Mali
The African Union (AU) has condemned Saturday’s coordinated armed attacks that targeted several localities in Mali. The AU, in a press statement issued Sunday, […]
Burkina Faso’s president marks second anniversary of AES, outlines priorities
Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traore on Monday issued a message to mark the second anniversary of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), calling for closer […]
DR Congo and Rwanda reopen vital crossing after six-week Ebola closure
The main border crossings between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda reopened on Friday after six weeks of Ebola-related restrictions, restoring one of […]
Dirty floodwater hits Lagos markets as residents warn of health hazards
Flood-hit residents in Lagos are dealing with the aftermath after heavy rain sent dirty stormwater through roads, homes and local markets, cutting movement across parts […]
Uganda repatriates 273 nationals after anti-migrant unrest in South Africa
273 Ugandan nationals returned home aboard the first government-funded charter flight under Uganda’s voluntary repatriation programme from South Africa, following recent anti-immigration protests and attacks […]