World Bank preparing $3bn emergency aid package for Ukraine
Washington – The World Bank announced on Tuesday that it is preparing a $3 billion aid package for war-torn Ukraine,... Read more
2 Mar, 2022
Libya parliament approves rival cabinet to unity govt, says statement
Benghazi – Libya’s eastern-based parliament on Tuesday approved a new cabinet, in a challenge to the unity government of Abdulhamid... Read more
2 Mar, 2022
Libya has two prime ministers after parliament vote
Benghazi – Libya found itself with rival governments on Tuesday after parliament approved a new cabinet in a challenge... Read more
2 Mar, 2022
‘It’s not an experience I would wish for anyone!’ – Ghana evacuates students stranded by Ukraine conflict
Accra – The first group of Ghanaian students evacuated from Ukraine arrived home on Tuesday as African governments stepped up... Read more
2 Mar, 2022
Ukraine struggles with message in pro-Moscow southern Africa
Pretoria – Ukraine is finding it hard to get its message across in southern Africa, where there remains affection for... Read more
2 Mar, 2022
UN says 440 civilians killed in South Sudan clashes
Nairobi – At least 440 civilians died in brutal fighting between rival factions in southwestern South Sudan over just... Read more
1 Mar, 2022
Burkina Faso junta chief orders three-year transition before elections
Ouagadougou – Burkina Faso’s junta chief on Tuesday signed a charter setting a three-year transition period before the country holds... Read more
1 Mar, 2022
At least 20 dead in rebel attack in east Democratic Republic of Congo
Beni – Around 20 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo were killed in a fresh attack by the suspected... Read more
1 Mar, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Latest developments
Kyiv – Here are the latest developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine: Kyiv braces Satellite images show a vast column... Read more
1 Mar, 2022
WATCH | ‘I was fairly shocked!’ – Naledi Pandor speaks on racist treatment of African students fleeing Ukraine
Cape Town – International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pando has expressed shock over reports of racist and unfair... Read more
1 Mar, 2022
