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Ethiopia is set to relaunch construction of a landmark 62-story skyscraper that will become the tallest building in sub-Saharan Africa.

Ethiopia Revives Plans for Sub-Saharan Africa’s Tallest Tower in Addis Ababa

(3 Minutes Read) Ethiopia is set to relaunch construction of a landmark 62-story skyscraper that will become the tallest building in sub-Saharan Africa. The ambitious...
Ngong Peanuts, specifically from Cameroon, are a significant regional crop, with the town of Ngong, in northern Cameroon, producing a substantial amount annually.

Ngong Peanuts of Cameroon: A Potential Unused

(3 Minutes Read) Ngong Peanuts, specifically from Cameroon, are a significant regional crop, with the town of Ngong, in northern Cameroon, producing a substantial amount...
Djibouti

Djibouti and China Come Together in Promoting Development Efforts

(3 Minutes Read) China stands ready to work with Djibouti to fully implement the outcomes of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit, said...
Burundi’s ruling party, the CNDD-FDD, has won all 100 seats contested in the country’s legislative elections, according to results released by the national electoral commission on Wednesday. The sweeping victory has sparked outrage from opposition parties, who have denounced the polls as fraudulent and undemocratic.

Burundi Elections: Ruling Party CNDD-FDD Wins All 100 Seats

(3 Minutes Read) The CNDD-FDD secured 96.51% of the vote, while all other parties failed to meet the 2% threshold required for parliamentary representation. Notably,...
Residents of 11 of the 13 counties in South Sudan's Upper Nile state are now facing emergency levels of hunger, the World Food Programme, the UN Children's Fund, and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations said in a joint statement.

South Sudan Faces Imminent Famine: UN Agencies

(3 Minutes Read) Residents of 11 of the 13 counties in South Sudan's Upper Nile state are now facing emergency levels of hunger, the World...
Bitcoin Becomes Popular in Kenyan Slums

Bitcoin Becomes Popular in Kenyan Slums

(3 Minutes Read) An inclusive revolution, yet still fragile in the face of regulatory and digital access challenges. In the narrow streets of Kibera, bitcoin...
The Chagos Island deal continues to create tension in the UK, with some lawmakers questioning the government's motives behind its actions, which include agreeing to hand over the island to Mauritius. It has emerged that the deal will fund sweeping tax cuts in Mauritius.

Chagos Deal Creates Tension in U.K.: Legislators Ask Why British Citizens Should Pay USD...

(3 Minutes Read) A Foreign Office spokesperson said the UK-Mauritius deal had been "welcomed by international organisations, including the UN secretary general". The panel of...
RSF Claims Strategic Victory in Border Triangle as Sudanese Army Withdraws Amid Libyan Allegations

RSF Claims Strategic Victory in Border Triangle as Sudanese Army Withdraws Amid Libyan Allegations

(3 Minutes Read) Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced on Wednesday that they had taken control of a key border zone shared with Egypt...
It estimates that some 1.2 million Sudanese have found shelter in the eastern part of Chad, mostly after fleeing intensifying violence in their country.

Sudanese Refugees Flock to Chad: UN Says Situation Unmanageable

(3 Minutes Read)   It estimates that some 1.2 million Sudanese have found shelter in the eastern part of Chad, mostly after fleeing intensifying violence...
Ethiopia, one of Africa's fastest-growing economies, remains tied down by debt, inflation, and currency shortages. Last year, Addis Ababa secured a USD 3.4 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after receiving guarantees for debt relief from major creditors, including China and the Paris Club. In exchange, it agreed to stop propping up its currency and to carry out a 30% devaluation.

Ethiopia Registers Growth Despite Inflation and Mounting Debt Burden

(3 Minutes Read) Ethiopia's economy has suffered back-to-back blows from COVID-19, a war in the northern region of Tigray, and conflict in Ukraine. Ethiopia, one of...

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