Angola Drops OPEC Membership, Shakes Global Oil Markets
In a surprising twist, Angola has announced its immediate withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), disrupting…
Category: Africa
Uganda Removes Visa Requirement for Congolese Nationals
In a significant step towards promoting regional integration and facilitating cross-border trade, Uganda officially declared on Monday that nationals from…
US SEC Charges Nigerian CEO, Three Companies With Fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday filed charges against Nigerian businessman Dozy Mmobuosi and three companies of…
Kenya and EU Ink Landmark Trade Agreement
In a historic move on Monday, Kenya and the European Union officially sealed a comprehensive trade deal aimed at boosting…
Kenya To Scrap Visas For All Visitors From 2021
Visitors to Kenya from across the world will no longer require a visa from January, President William Ruto said on…
Zimbabwe And Botswana To Scrap Passport Requirements
Zimbabwe and Botswana have embarked on a bilateral deal to eliminate passport requirements for each other’s citizens, fostering a new…
Danish Government and UNFPA Launch SAY Empowerment Program in Uganda
In a joint effort, the Danish government, partnering with the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA), has officially rolled…
Experimental HIV Vaccine Trial Halted Early Across African Nations
In a significant setback to global efforts in combating HIV, a trial for an experimental HIV vaccine, conducted across Uganda,…
Nigeria Commits to Ending Gas Flaring at COP28 Summit
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has pledged his government’s commitment to end gas-flaring in the country, in line with the…
Tanzania Signs Major Carbon Credit Deal
In a move to boost its role as a key player in the global carbon credit trade, Tanzania has entered…
African Union Takes Action to Recover ‘Stolen’ Assets
In a bid to address the issue of illicit financial flows and the recovery of Africa’s ‘stolen’ assets, the African…
ECOWAS Announces Upcoming Summit in Abuja
In a significant development, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has disclosed that its next summit is scheduled…
Somalia Joins The Community Of East African States
Somalia has officially joined the Community of East African States (EAC). The organization, which has its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, now…
DRC: Nobel Winner Denis Mukwege launches electoral campaign
Nobel-winning gynecologist Denis Mukwege of the Democratic republic of Congo staged a rally in his hometown on Saturday, promising to…
East African Community Unites for COP28 on Climate Change Solutions
The East African Community (EAC) is set to present a united front at the 28th edition of the UN Climate…
Arusha Hosts EAC Heads of State Summit
Leaders from the seven East African Community (EAC) partner states are converging in Arusha this week, for the 23rd ordinary EAC…
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Advocates for More Women Leaders
In a powerful address during the inaugural TIME100 Africa Summit, former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first female head…