January 23, 2023
Zambia: Yellen in Zambia to Discuss Debt to China, Public Health
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in Zambia on the second leg of her African tour, a stop aimed at promoting American investment and ties while she's in a capital city that… Read more »
January 21, 2023
Africa: U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen Kicks Off Africa Tour in Senegal
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen went to Gorree Island in Senegal Saturday, and spoke of the "unspeakable cruelty" of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Read more »
January 19, 2023
South Africa: Power Cuts Force Farmers to Cull 10 Million Chicks
South Africa's poultry farmers say they've had to cull almost 10 million chicks because of the country's power crisis. The record blackouts have slowed down production, creating a… Read more »
January 18, 2023
Africa: The West, Debt and Other Takeaways From Chinese Foreign Minister's Visit
China's new Foreign Minister Qin Gang wrapped up his first international tour to Africa this week, during which he visited five diverse countries -- Ethiopia, Gabon, Benin, Angola… Read more »
Africa: Senegal Traffic Deaths Indicative of Problem That Spans Continent - Experts
In Senegal, two major traffic crashes in just eight days killed 62 people, reviving the question of road safety standards in Senegal and across Africa. The continent is home to the… Read more »
January 13, 2023
Africa: As China Reopens, African Countries Gear Up for Business
After three years of closed borders under its strict "zero-COVID" policy, China reopened its doors to allow international travelers in -- and Chinese with cabin fever out -- a move… Read more »
January 16, 2023
Kenya: Analysts Question Viability of Proposed Ugandan Railway Link to Kenya
Ugandan officials have confirmed switching from a Chinese to a Turkish company to build a proposed $2 billion railway line linking the capital, Kampala, to the border with Kenya.… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Africa: As Brics Chair, South Africa Vows to 'Advance African Interests'
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he'll use his chairmanship of the BRICS group of leading emerging economies to focus on advancing African interests. The bloc --… Read more »
Africa: Chinese Top Diplomat Arrives in Africa to Strengthen Cooperation
China's new foreign minister, Qin Gang, has begun a five-nation tour of Africa aimed at bolstering Chinese-African ties. Qin, who had been ambassador to the U.S. until December,… Read more »
January 09, 2023
South Africa: CEO of South Africa's State-Owned Power Company Eskom Allegedly Poisoned
South African police are investigating allegations by the outgoing head of state-owned power company Eskom that he was poisoned. Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon Calls On Plantation Workers to Return to Restive Western Regions
Cameroon's second largest employer, the state-run Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC), is calling for thousands of plantation workers who fled the country's separatist conflict… Read more »
December 30, 2022
Ghana: Ghana's Hyperinflation Cools Holiday Season
Record inflation in Ghana, the highest in 21 years, is making the holiday season a struggle for many people. The high cost of living has forced many Ghanaians to cap their… Read more »
December 29, 2022
Tunisia: Many Leaving Tunisia As Democracy Unravels, Economy Flounders
The photo of 15-year-old Walid Zreidat stares out from a banner, a serious-looking youngster with bright brown eyes and a Levi's T-shirt. Flanking him are those of 17 other… Read more »
December 27, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Daily Flights to Tigray
Ethiopia's flagship carrier Ethiopian Airlines has announced it will resume daily flights to Tigray region's capital Mekelle as an African Union-brokered peace deal moves forward. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Nigeria: Central Bank Raises Cash Withdrawal Limits After Public Outcry
The Central Bank of Nigeria has raised the maximum weekly limit for cash withdrawals after a public uproar over the caps it announced two weeks ago. The new limit is five times… Read more »
Egypt: Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt Building Factories for Battery Powered Vehicles
Between the close of this year's climate conference in Sharm el Sheikh and the 2023 climate event slated for December 2023 in the UAE, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt are all… Read more »
December 20, 2022
Malawi: Court Workers Return to Work After Strike
Support staff for Malawi's judiciary system has ended a week-long labor strike after the government promised to consider its demands next year. The government has told the workers… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Egypt: Egypt Draws Maritime Border, Ignites Tensions Among Regional Gas Alliances
Vast undersea natural gas resources and the right to drill in waters off the coast of Egypt and Libya are prompting recriminations between regional governments after economic… Read more »
Africa: Lots of Business Deals Reached During the U.S. Africa Summit
Nearly 15 new commitments between U.S. and African businesses were announced during last week's U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, in fields ranging from mining to healthcare to… Read more »
December 18, 2022
South Africa: Govt Deploys Army to Power Stations Amid Energy Crisis
The South African government has stationed members of the armed forces at several of the country's beleaguered power stations, amid rolling blackouts and allegations of sabotage… Read more »
December 13, 2022
Malawi: Judicial Strike Paralyzes Courts Operations
Support staff of Malawi's judiciary system are holding a nationwide strike aimed at forcing the government to improve their working conditions. The strike, which started Monday,… Read more »
December 14, 2022
Africa: Will African Nations Get Debt Help From IMF and China?
Long-running tensions between the major international lenders and China were aired at a meeting in China's Anhui province, where participants sought agreement on a way forward for… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Africa: Founder of TechLit Africa Is CNN's Hero of the Year
Nelly Cheboi is CNN's 2022 Hero of the Year, honored for her efforts in providing computer training for rural Kenya schoolchildren through her non-profit TechLit Africa. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerians Uneasy About Central Bank's Restrictions On Cash Withdrawals
Nigeria's Central Bank this week announced a new policy that restricts large amounts of cash from being withdrawn from bank accounts. The announcement comes two weeks after… Read more »
December 07, 2022
Ethiopia: State-Owned Electric Company Says Tigray's Capital Mekelle Reconnected
Ethiopia's electric company says it has reconnected the Tigray region's capital, Mekelle, to the national grid for the first time in more than a year. Read more »