Countries Russia’s Lavrov makes surprise visit to Eritrea Nairobi – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Eritrea on Thursday for a one-day surprise visit, the information... Read more 27 Jan, 2023
Business US to ‘deepen’ ties with hotly courted Africa Johannesburg – US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday that Washington would “deepen” its ties with African nations,... Read more 27 Jan, 2023
Countries Burhan says Sudan ‘in agreement’ with Ethiopia on controversial dam Khartoum – Sudan’s de facto leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said on Thursday that Khartoum and Addis Ababa are “aligned... Read more 27 Jan, 2023
Countries Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Sudan on first visit since coup Khartoum – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited neighbouring Sudan on Thursday for meetings with army chief Abdel Fattah... Read more 26 Jan, 2023
Angola Leopard emoji puts Germany on the spot Johannesburg – A German foreign ministry quip about leopards and an African tour by Russia’s top diplomat has sparked... Read more 26 Jan, 2023
Angola Russia’s Sergey Lavrov blasts West in new Africa tour Luanda – The Kremlin’s top diplomat slammed the West and praised Angola’s “balanced position” on international affairs on Wednesday... Read more 26 Jan, 2023
News US’ Janet Yellen urges ‘urgent’ steps to ensure Africa’s food security Lusaka – US Treasury chief Janet Yellen on Tuesday called for urgent and climate-resilient steps to boost food security... Read more 25 Jan, 2023
Politics Cameroon denies seeking Canada’s help in anglophone crisis Yaounde – Cameroon on Tuesday denied asking Canada for any help to mediate an end to years of separatist... Read more 25 Jan, 2023
Countries Ivory Coast decorates 49 troops in Mali row Abidjan – Ivory Coast on Tuesday handed out top awards for 49 soldiers whose detention by Mali triggered a... Read more 25 Jan, 2023
Countries Morocco votes to review ties with European Parliament Rabat – Moroccan lawmakers on Monday voted unanimously to review ties with the European Parliament, accusing it of meddling... Read more 24 Jan, 2023