Benin: a book fair offers another look at African history
In Cotonou, the Obelisk aux dévoués stands in the Mathieu Gardens to salute the memory of Benin’s dead. In the past, successive presidents of Benin would lay a wreath on […]
Entries by Elshaday Hagos
Dangote group cooperating with financial crimes agency, says no accusations of wrongdoing
The Dangote Group has expressed readiness to assist Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in its investigations, following the commission’s visit to the company’s headquarters on January 4. The Group […]
Somali president signs law “nullifying illegal” Ethiopia-Somaliland deal
On Saturday (Jan. 06), Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud signed a law nullifying the memorandum of understanding signed between the Government of Ethiopia & Somaliland. The symbolic move comes as […]
DR Congo: Constitutional court confirms Felix Tshisekedi’s victory in presidential poll
The Constitutional Court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)has confirmed President Felix Tshisekedi’s landslide victory for a second term in office****in the central African nation’s held presidential elections. In […]
IMF approves disbursement of $60.7 million to Mozambique
The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has successfully concluded the third review of Mozambique’s three-year loan program. This development enables an immediate disbursement of approximately $60.7 million […]
Boeing faces global scrutiny following Alaska Airline incident
Boeing finds itself grappling with renewed safety concerns as federal authorities announce a temporary grounding of select Boeing 737 Max planes following a distressing incident involving an Alaska Airlines jetliner. […]
Will Kenya’s renewed privatisation push succeed?
President William Ruto has announced that 35 state-owned enterprises are slated for privatisation, thrilling stock market executives but dismaying opponents. A recent change in the privatisation laws of Kenya has […]
Nigerian president outlines first budget after reforms
Nigeria’s president said Wednesday economic growth and national security were among his main concerns as he outlined his first budget since coming to power and launching an ambitious reform agenda. […]
Several agreements signed between Nigerian and French companies
Several agreements in principle were signed Thursday in Lagos between Nigerian and French companies, in the sectors of agriculture, energy and technological innovation, marking France’s desire to strengthen its […]
Liberia: World Bank suspends acccess to “unwithdrawn loans”
The World Bank has suspended its access to “unwithdrawn loans” in Liberia after the country defaulted loan repayments by 60 days under the administration of outgoing president George Weah. The […]