The United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance For The People Of Malawi Impacted By El Niño
The United States, through USAID, is providing more than $7 million in humanitarian assistance that will support tens of thousands of people in Malawi facing food insecurity and other urgent humanitarian needs as a result of El Niño. Today’s announcement brings total U.S. humanitarian assistance to Malawi to over $59 million since the beginning of […]
Cyril Ramaphosa Re-Elected for Second Term After ANC Agrees Deal with Opposition
South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa was reelected as South Africa’s president during the first sitting of the newly elected parliament on Friday. However, it was with the support of the Democratic Alliance as his party did not have enough seats to push through his reelection following the loss of its majority in the country’s recent elections. […]
Niger’s Apex Court Lifts Immunity of Ousted President Bazoum
Niger’s top court has stripped former President Mohamed Bazoum of his immunity, thereby enabling his potential prosecution at his hands of the junta that ousted him in last year’s coup. The decision by the State Court, announced by its president, Abdou Dan Galadima, follows the military’s accusations that Bazoum committed high treason and undermined national […]
Niger Suspends Oil Export to China Over Row with Benin
Niger has halted oil exports to China via its pipeline to Benin’s coast, intensifying the dispute between the neighboring West African states. Oil Minister Mahamane Moustapha Barke Bako oversaw the shutdown at the Agadem oilfield, stopping the $400 million export agreement with China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC). Relations soured when Benin blocked Niger’s crude exports […]
Ghana to Face Three More Weeks of Electricity Disruptions
Ghanaians are bracing for more disruptions in power supply as electricity distributors announce increased load management due to maintenance work by a gas supplier in Nigeria. The blackouts, known locally as “dumsor,” per the Akan language, are exacerbating struggles for businesses amidst the country’s worst economic crisis in a decade. The Ghana Grid Company and […]
Kenya’s Nuclear Plan Faces Pushback Over Wildlife and Tourism Fears
Kenya’s plan to build its first nuclear plant in Kilifi County has sparked fierce opposition from locals and conservationists. The project, set to start in 2027 and become operational by 2034, has raised concerns about its impact on the region’s tourism, environment, and economy. Environmentalist Phyllis Omido leads the protests, with the Kenya Anti-Nuclear Alliance […]
Kenyan Magistrate Dies After Open Court Shooting by Aggrieved Police Officer
Kenyan magistrate Monica Kivuti, who was shot by senior police officer Samson Kipchirchir Kipruto, has died from her injuries, according to Chief Justice Martha K Koome. Kivuti, serving at Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi, was attacked after canceling bail for Kipruto’s wife, who had absconded. Kipruto, later shot dead by other officers, had a clear […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Continues Upward Trend for 17th Consecutive Month
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose for the 17th consecutive month, reaching 33.95% in May 2024, up from 33.69% in April, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. This represents an 11.54 percentage point increase from May 2023, when it was at 22.41%. Urban inflation was particularly high at 36.34% year-on-year and 2.35% month-on-month. Rural inflation […]
Nigeria’s Reforms Receive Major Boost as World Bank Approves $2.25 Billion Loan
The World Bank has granted Nigeria a $2.25 billion loan for use in driving its recent economic reforms and alleviate the country’s worst cost-of-living crisis in many years. President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, such as ending fuel subsidies and unifying exchange rates, have resulted in surging inflation, causing significant hardship for the nation’s over 200 million […]
African Agriculture Can Save the World and Deserves More Investment
According to estimates, the global population could reach 10 billion by 2050. Unfortunately, 30% of the global population face hunger every year with 60% of them residing in Africa. With its large natural resources, African agriculture has the potential to address food insecurity and combat climate change, with improved practices potentially sequestering up to 23% […]
