China Pledges $50.7 Billion to Africa, But Withholds Debt Relief
Many African countries attending the China-Africa Forum this week hoped for a debt relief plan from China. However, to their ...
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China Pledges $50 Billion In Financial Support To Africa, Strengthens Military Ties
The President of China, Xi Jinping, announced a tremendous amount of monetary support for Africa, promising $50 billion over a ...
UN Secretary-General Calls for Africa’s Inclusion on the Security Council
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday told African leaders during the China-Africa Forum that the "injustices" against the continent ...
China’s Charm Offensive in Africa: What’s Really in It for the Continent?
This week, China is rolling out the red carpet for a summit in Beijing with leaders from 50 African nations. ...
Nigeria Ranks Third In Africa’s Largest Naval Fleet
According to the 2024 Global Fire Power ranking, Nigeria occupies the third position amongst African countries with the largest number ...
Africa’s Richest Person: Johan Rupert Regains Top Spot As Aliko Dangote’s Net Worth Drops
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, South African billionaire Johan Rupert has dethroned Nigerian entrepreneur Aliko Dangote as the richest ...
Africa’s Sovereign Debt Surpasses $1 Trillion, UN Argency Warns
Amidst uncertainties in global economics, the UNECA cautions against growing difficulties in financing. Calling for sustainable debt management strategies as ...
Africa’s Battle Against Mpox: A Crisis of Neglect and Empty Promises
The ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa has exposed a glaring and dangerous gap in global health equity. The situation is ...
Sweden Reports First Case of Dangerous Mpox Variant Outside Africa
Sweden announced its first case of the more dangerous variant of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) on Thursday, marking the ...
Egypt’s Bold Bid: Can It Host the 2036 Olympics Amidst Africa’s Struggles?
Egypt has set its sights on hosting the 2036 and 2040 Summer Olympics, riding on the back of its improving ...
Africa Will Declare a Mpox Public Health Emergency
The African continent is preparing to declare a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) as the Mpox (monkeypox) outbreak ...
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba Seeks Support in Africa to Strengthen Stance Against Russia
The ongoing war in Ukraine, now extending over two years, remains a major concern for Europe. In an effort to ...
Nigeria Joins Seven other Countries to Form the African Federation of Digital Enterprise
Nigeria has joined seven other countries to form the African Federation of Digital Enterprises (FADB), which is overseen by the ...
Somalia Requests Slower Withdrawal of Peacekeepers
The Somali government is urging a delay in the withdrawal of African peacekeepers to avoid a potential security vacuum. A ...
Millions Face Starvation in West Africa as UN Scrambles for Food Aid
Millions of people across West and Central Africa are teetering on the brink of starvation, with the UN World Food ...
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