South Africa’s Ruling ANC Maintains Support for President Cyril Ramaphosa Amid Calls to Quit
During South Africa’s latest elections, the governing African National Congress, lost its majority for the first time since apartheid ended 30 years ago. The party got a mere 40.2% of the total votes cast, down 57.5% from 2019. Despite the poor showing, the party has revealed it will stand by President Cyril Ramaphosa who has […]
Nigeria’s Labour Unions Embark on Indefinite Strike Over Wage Dispute
Nigeria’s two main labor unions, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have embarked on an indefinite strike due to a dispute over a new minimum wage with the government. The unions rejected the government’s proposal of a 60,000 Naira minimum wage on Tuesday, demanding a higher amount. Frustration grew when […]
Africa’s Economy Maintains Strong Growth with 41 Countries Set to Surge
Africa is projected to maintain its status as the second fastest-growing region globally after developing Asia. According to the African Economic Outlook, unveiled at the African Development Bank’s Annual Meetings in Nairobi, 41 of the continent’s countries will experience stronger growth rates in 2024 compared to 2023. The report predicts Africa’s average growth will rise […]
US Places Sanctions on Two Central African Republic Companies with Wagner Ties
The United States has sanctioned two companies in the Central African Republic for supporting Russia’s Wagner Group, the Treasury Department announced. This move aims to counter Russia’s destabilizing activities in Africa. Treasury Undersecretary Brian Nelson stated that the Wagner Group exploits CAR’s people and resources. He emphasized that the U.S. will continue using sanctions to […]
Zambia’s Former First Lady Detained Over Fraud Allegations
The former First Lady of Zambia, Esther Lungu, and her daughter, Chiyeso Katete, have been arrested by the authorities for ownership of several properties, worth over $2 million, suspected to be proceeds of crime. The arrests, as well as that of Charles Phiri, a relative, took place on Thursday in Lusaka. The Drug Enforcement Commission […]
Central African Republic Detains European NGO Worker for Seeking to Incite Revolt
Central African Republic’s law enforcement has detained Martin Joseph Figueira for threatening state security and seeking to incite revolt against security forces. Figueira, a European employee who works with the US-based NGO FHI 360, was arrested on May 25 following an investigation by the country’s authorities. In a statement read on state television, CAR’s public […]
UN Extends South Sudan Arms Embargo Despite Pleas from African Union
The UN Security Council voted to extend an arms embargo on South Sudan, despite appeals from South Sudan, the African Union, Russia, and China to lift or ease the measure. The country’s UN ambassador, Cecilia Adeng, had tried to convince the council to lift the embargo, arguing that its existence hamper South Sudan’s progress as […]
Nigeria Obtains $500 Million World Bank Loan to Enhance Power Distribution
Nigeria has secured a $500 million World Bank loan to enhance power distribution. The Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) announced that the loan, approved in 2021, was included in the government’s borrowing plan after meeting certain milestones. The loan aims to improve the financial and technical performance of distribution companies, which have struggled since the […]
Dangote Refinery Exports Jet Fuel to Europe for the First Time Ever
Dangote Refinery, the largest oil refinery in Africa, has shipped its first ever batch of jet fuel to Europe in what will go down as a significant milestone for the company. The shipment, loaded onto the “Doric Breeze” vessel, departed from Lagos on May 27th and set sail for Rotterdam, Netherlands. This inaugural export included […]
3 Congolese Women Pivotal in Qatar Airways’ Maiden DRC Flight
Qatar Airways has established a new route between the Middle Eastern state of Qatar and the Democratic Republic of Congo, bringing the number of African destinations it serves to 29. The carrier successfully executed its first flight on Saturday, June 1, when the plane, which had departed from the Hamad International Airport in Doha, landed […]
