S&P Global to buy majority stake in African ratings agency Agusto & Co
By Colleen Goko JOHANNESBURG, July 28 (Reuters) - S&P Global has agreed to acquire a majority stake in pan-African ratings agency Agusto & Co, seeking to deepen... Read more.
Houthis pushing to model Iran’s Hormuz control in Red Sea, Yemen says
By Timour Azhari RIYADH, July 27 (Reuters) - Yemen's Houthi Movement aims to replicate Iran's Hormuz Strait strategy in the Red Sea by disrupting shipping in the... Read more.
Thousands protest in eastern Congo over any presidential third term
DAKAR, July 28 (Reuters) - Thousands of people rallied in the eastern Congolese cities of Goma and Bukavu on Tuesday to protest against proposed constitutional changes... Read more.
Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak
By Elias Biryabarema NAIROBI, July 28 (Reuters) - Uganda's health minister declared the country Ebola-free on Tuesday following the East African nation's latest... Read more.
At least 30 killed in village attack in Nigeria’s Kaduna state, residents say
At least 30 people died when armed men attacked a village in Nigeria’s northwestern Kaduna state early on Monday, according to two residents. Dogon Rana, secretary... Read more.
Africa facing up to $20 billion economic hit from ‘super’ El Niño, climate chief warns
An impending “super” El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10-billion to $20-billion hit on affected African countries and trigger mass migration... Read more.
Oil prices hit one-week low after US, Iran pause fighting over weekend
Oil prices tumbled 7% on Monday, hitting a one-week low, after the U.S. and Iran paused strikes over the weekend following two weeks of attacks, raising hopes of... Read more.
Africa facing $10billion to $20 billion economic hit from ‘super’ El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns
An impending “super” El Niño is expected to inflict a combined $10 billion (R168bn) to $20bn hit on affected African countries and trigger mass migration... Read more.
Senegal’s President Faye launches new party, cementing ruling camp split
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, formalising his break with former prime minister Ousmane Sonko and the ruling... Read more.
Ugandan diplomat Otunnu joins race to become next UN head
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has joined the contest to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, the seventh contender to succeed Antonio Guterres... Read more.
