July 01
Africa: Afreximbank and the WTO Secretariat harmonize efforts to develop trade in Africa
Afreximbank
Today, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or "the Bank") signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to amplify the impact of their… Read more »
Uganda: UAE, Uganda Ties to Grow Further, Says Amb Al Shamsi
Nile Post
The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abdalla Al Shamsi has revealed that the relations between Uganda and United Arab Emirates are on the upward trajectory . Read more »
Liberia: UNDP Convenes Online Dialogue On Carbon Market
Liberian Observer
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, convened an online meeting with experts and stakeholders on the carbon market. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Students Shine in China
The Herald
Victoria Ruzvidzo recently in SHANGHAI, China Read more »
June 30
Angola: IMF Program Safeguards Most Vulnerable Families
ANGOP
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has taken into account the adoption of measures aimed at the most vulnerable families, during the implementation of its financing program, in… Read more »
Nigeria: No Visa Ban On Nigerians - Turkey Embassy
Vanguard
The Turkish Embassy in Nigeria has confirmed that there is no visa ban on Nigerian passport holders, as against reports that have raised concern. Read more »
Kenya: Effect of Kenya Protests On Uganda
Independent (Kampala)
Shortly before 3pm on June 25, something unexpected happened in Westlands, an affluent suburb of Nairobi. Cars started making U-turns with motorists warning oncoming traffic about… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia, Sri Lanka Explore New Opportunities for Cooperation
Ethiopian Herald
- Leaders of Ethiopia and Sir Lanka are giving importance to build strong partnership and explore new opportunities for cooperation in different arenas, the country's ambassador… Read more »
South Africa: UWC 'Disengages' From Israeli Academic Institutions in Support of Palestine
Daily Maverick
A motion to disengage academic relations with Israeli institutions has been endorsed by the University of the Western Cape, the university announced on Friday, 28 June. Read more »
Nigeria: Food Security - Saudi Arabia to Set Up Farm Equipment Manufacturing Plants in Nigeria - Kyari
Daily Trust
The Minister of Agriculture, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the government of Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in setting up manufacturing factories in Nigeria for farming… Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia Steps Forward to Take Advantage From AfCFTA
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is ready to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) coupled with implementing the national strategy, the UNECA Regional Integration and Trade… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM, DPM Met With African Personalities
Ethiopian Herald
Minister emphasizes sport, art's role in cementing Africa's bondage Read more »
Nigeria: El Kanemi Win Federation Cup and Ticket to CAF Confederation Cup
This Day
*Rivers Angels stun FCT's Naija Raitels to lift the women's cup Read more »
June 29
South Africa: Heartbreak for Proteas As India Claim Victory in Gripping T20 World Cup Final [analysis]
Daily Maverick
South Africa suffered a seven-run loss to India in the final of the T20 World Cup on Saturday. India 176-7 (Virat Kohli 76, Anrich Nortje 2-26); South Africa 169-8 (Heinrich… Read more »
Angola: Chinese Group Invests USD 12 Million in Commercial Compound
ANGOP
Chinese group Huamhua Investment on Saturday began construction of Shoping Huambo, valued at US$12 million, to be considered a large shopping compound, ANGOP learned on site. Read more »
June 28
Africa: UN Rights Chief Calls Time On 'Economic Violence' Against Women and Girls
UN News
On Friday, at the UN Human Rights Council's (OHCHR) first panel for the annual full-day discussion on women's rights, The UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Friday told a… Read more »
South Africa: South African President Ramaphosa Did Not Snub Nigerian President Tinubu. Ignore Out-of-Context Video From Ramaphosa's Inauguration
Africa Check
South African president Ramaphosa did not snub Nigerian president Tinubu. Ignore out-of-context video from Ramaphosa's inauguration Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia Is Chinese Gateway to Africa, Ifa Executive Director Says
ENA
A delegation led by the Executive Director for Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) Jafar Bedru participated in a high-level international conference in Shanghai, China from 27-28… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Worst Debate Ever,' Davido Reacts to 2024 Us Presidential Debate
Vanguard
Nigerian music star, Davido has described the 2024 United States presidential debate as the "worst" in the nation's history. Read more »
Tanzania: Resettlement Brings Renewed Hope for Congolese Refugee Family in Tanzania
UNHCR
After 28 years in Tanzania's Nyarugusu refugee camp, Ekyamba Alonda, 49, his wife Yohali and ten children, stand on the brink of resettlement to the United States of America,… Read more »
Niger: The World Bank Supports Food Security and Climate Resilience for Households in Niger [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today approved funding to support Niger's agriculture and livestock sectors so that they become more productive, have better market access, and can stimulate private… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai, Chargé d'Affaires Rodriguez Reaffirm Liberia, United States Historic Relations At U.S. 248th Independence Celebration
FrontPageAfrica
President Joseph Boakai and United States Chargé d'Affaires Catherine Rodriguez reaffirmed the historic relations between Liberia and the United States, emphasizing… Read more »
Somalia: France Proposed an International Plan to Weaken the Power of Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
France has called on the international community to support Somalia in the fight against Al-Shabaab, at a time when the country is in a difficult phase of transition where the… Read more »
Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki Meets With Senior Italian Parliament Delegation
Shabait
Asmara, 28 June 2024 - President Isaias Afwerki today met and held talks at Adi-Halo with an Italian Parliamentary delegation led by the President of the Senate Foreign Affairs and… Read more »
Africa: COP29 High Level Dialogue - AU Commissioner Highlights Unlocking Finance for Energy in Africa
African Union
June 24, 2024 - London: The COP29 Presidency convened its second high-level consultation meeting on energy transition in London, United Kingdom. Hosted by Mr. Michael Mainelli,… Read more »