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The World Bank says it has approved a $270m loan to Zambia to help it recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The loan was also meant to cushion the economic impact of the war in Ukraine and to manage its debt crisis. In…

Kenya's new 22-member cabinet is set to be sworn in a day after they were approved by parliament. President William Ruto has retained one minister from his predecessor's cabinet as an adviser on national security and introduced the…

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA has delayed the launch of its most powerful rocket. The delay is due to a tropical storm that could become a hurricane. Artemis I Moon rocket was expected to launch from the…

Equatorial Guinea’s President, Teodoro Mbasogo, has confirmed he will stand again in November’s elections. His son and Vice President, Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, made the announcement via Twitter saying it was "Because of his…

The Egyptian Youth and Sports Minister, Ashraf Sobhi says Egypt will apply to host the Summer Olympic Games in 2036 The minister said that if the bid is successful it would make it the first Arab or African nation to host the event.…

Somaliland electoral body says it will postpone its scheduled presidential election to next year, Report says the election was scheduled for November when the incumbent president's term ends, the region's electoral body said on Saturday.…

Australian foreign minister, Penny Wong says, Australia is aiming for a stable relationship with China despite differences. Report says Australia's ties with its largest trading partner are at a low after disputes over a number of…

Chad is asking for Africa to be allowed to join the United Nations Security Council as a permanent member. Speaking to the UN Chad's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Koiboro, said it would "correct an historic injustice" and…

President William Ruto has committed to rallying the global community to mobilize resources for climate adaptation. This comes following an unprecedented famine in the Horn of Africa region and Kenya's northeastern. Ruto noted his…

The Central African Republic's top court has cancelled plans for a committee to rewrite the constitution. It marks a setback for President Faustin Touadera who was thought to be seeking a third term in office. President of the Central…