Africa
Uber exits Nigeria after 12 years of operations
ABUJA, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies will cease operations in Nigeria on September 2, ending its 12-year presence in Africa's most populous country, the company said in a
Africa Food Systems Forum opens in Rwanda
The Africa Food Systems Forum opened in Kigali, Rwanda, bringing together policymakers, farmers, investors, researchers, and development partners. The forum aims to transform…
Zambia’s president Hakainde Hichilema sworn in for second term
Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for his second five-year term as Zambia's president on Tuesday. The inauguration, held at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, followed his…
UK pledges additional £50 million to help contain Ebola outbreak in...
Sept 1 (Reuters) - Britain said on Tuesday it would provide more than £50 million ($67.56 million) in new funding to support efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo,
More than 6,000 people infected with Ebola in Congo – govt
DAKAR, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed the 6,000 mark, government data showed on Monday. The epidemic has become the largest in
Watch: Ethiopia turns overlooked beeswax into a growing source of income
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Ethiopia is Africa's leading honey producer, with millions of beehives across the country. But inside every hive lies another valuable product that was once...
Niger says it has regained control of airbase after soldiers mutiny
NIAMEY: Niger said it had regained control of a key military airbase in the capital Niamey after an attack by mutinous soldiers on Saturday,...
Libya rivals agree roadmap for elections within 24 months at UN-led...
TRIPOLI: Representatives of Libya's rival political parties signed an agreement today on holding long-delayed national elections within two years to resolve contentious issues over...
Moody’s revises Nigeria’s outlook to ‘positive’
Moody's has revised Nigeria's outlook to "positive" from "stable", citing the country's improved ability to withstand external shocks due to its increased foreign exchange...
Rival factions stand off in Niger capital after mutineers attack airport,...
NIAMEY: Mutinous soldiers in Niger attacked the airport and the presidency in the capital, Niamey, early on Saturday, triggering hours of gunfire and explosions...











