insert_link Africa Ethiopia’s bold economic reforms target stability and growth, but they come with risks By Tsegay Tekleselassie, Wellesley College Ethiopia’s recent macroeconomic reforms, supported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, could have profound implications for the country and the region. The key reforms include the use of a floating exchange rate system and of interest rates as a policy tool. They were introduced just ahead of the approval of a financial package that could eventually amount to about […] todayAugust 19, 2024 16
insert_link Africa Africa on the UN security council: why the continent should have two permanent seats By Sithembile Mbete, University of Pretoria Africa’s desire to be fully represented in all decision-making organs of the United Nations (UN), particularly in the security council, is informed by three factors. First, repairing the historical injustice of its underrepresentation in global governance. Second, recognising African contributions in shaping the contemporary world order. Third, the urgency of securing the legitimacy of the UN in the face of emerging threats […] todayAugust 19, 2024 9
insert_link Africa Kenya’s Largest Aviation Union Delays Strike Amid Airport Development Talks Kenya's largest aviation workers' union has delayed its planned strike, originally set for Monday, by two weeks. Reuters says, the postponement allows for negotiations with the government over a proposed agreement with India's Adani Airport Holdings to develop Kenya's main airport. The union, representing airport staff, opposes the deal, citing concerns about potential job losses and the introduction of non-Kenyan workers. todayAugust 19, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Gunmen Kidnap 20 Medical Students in Nigeria About 20 students of medicine have been kidnapped in Nigeria. They were traveling from the northern part of the country to the southern region when they were intercepted and taken away. Tesem Akende reports. todayAugust 19, 2024 12
insert_link Africa Namibians will never forget SADC’s support: Mbumba President Nangolo Mbumba said Namibia will never forget the solidarity Sadc leaders displayed during President Hage Geingob's passing. Speaking in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Saturday during the 44th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government and the Organ Troika Summit, he assumed the office of President in the wake of one of the most challenging and harrowing moments in the history of post-independent Namibia. He said Namibians are grateful […] todayAugust 18, 2024 18
insert_link Africa Sudan Opens Adre Border Crossing for Aid to Famine-Threatened Darfur Sudan's sovereign council announced on Thursday that the Adre border crossing with Chad will be opened for three months, a decision eagerly awaited by aid agencies according to reports by Reuters. This move is intended to facilitate the delivery of aid to famine-threatened areas in Darfur, where over 6 million people face food insecurity. The region, mostly under the control of the Rapid Support Forces amid a 16-month conflict […] todayAugust 16, 2024 7
insert_link Africa Nigerian Government Accuses Chinese Firm of Asset Seizure Attempt The Nigerian government has accused a Chinese company of attempting to seize its assets overseas, including presidential jets, according to a government spokesperson on Thursday. Reuters says, pesidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga stated that Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd. is employing "unorthodox means" to target Nigerian government property, despite having no contractual ties with the federal government. todayAugust 16, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Former Miss South Africa finalist, Chidimma Adetshina has accepted an invitation to compete in the Miss Universe Nigeria Former Miss South Africa finalist, Chidimma Adetshina has accepted an invitation to compete in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant. Adetshina withdrew from Miss South Africa just days before Mia le Roux was crowned, and will now represent her father's home country at the 31st of August final. Home Affairs is currently investigating her mother for alleged identity theft. Adetshina expressed her excitement about her new role and upcoming journey: […] todayAugust 16, 2024 48
insert_link Africa Sudan peace talks begin without warring sides Fresh peace talks to end Sudan's 16-month conflict have begun, but neither side has yet participated. The BBC reports that the US is leading the negotiations and remains committed to resolving the crisis despite the absence of the warring factions. The conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces has resulted in thousands of deaths, displaced around 10 million people, and triggered a severe hunger crisis. todayAugust 15, 2024 2
