Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam hits 95% completion amid objections from downstream nations
In a press briefing, Fikirte Tamiru, Deputy Director General of the Office of National Coordination for the Construction of GERD,...
Africa
Egypt currency devaluation: IMF okays $8 Billion bailout package
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to Egypt's request for support amid its most severe economic crisis in decades....
Nearly 8,600 migrants perished on land and sea routes worldwide in 2023, says UN agency
In 2023, at least 8,565 migrants perished on land and sea routes around the world, the highest record since the...
Senegal: President Macky Sall declares fresh date for presidential poll after controversial postponement
The Senegalese government has declared that the country's presidential poll will take place on March 24. A statement by the...
Police arrest 254 suspects, rescue 35 victims, recover 44 arms in major operations
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has achieved significant milestones over the past two weeks, leading to the arrest of 254...
Egypt raises interest rates as local currency depreciates against US dollar
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced an interest rate hike of 600 basis points during an unscheduled meeting on...
Ethiopia, South Sudan leaders commemorate Adwa Victory Day in joint celebration
Marking the 128th Adwa Victory Day, Vice President for Infrastructure Cluster, Taban Deng Gai, and Ethiopian Ambassador in South Sudan,...
Uganda announces surrogacy legislation to regulate assisted reproduction
Ugandan Parliament has taken a step towards comprehensive regulation of surrogacy as a bill, aiming to restrict its use to...
South Africa predicts ‘unbelievable tragedy’ in Gaza if talks fail on cease-fire
South Africa’s foreign minister, Naledi Pandor, has warned that there will be an "unbelievable tragedy and catastrophe” if negotiations on...
UNDP begins Insurance and Risk Financing Facility in Ethiopia
In a move towards mitigating risks, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) inaugurated the Insurance and Risk Financing Facility (IRFF)...
