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Ethiopia bond Investors accuse IMF over debts relief
Investors holding Ethiopia's defaulted bond says on Monday there are "significant flaws" in the latest International Monetary Fund report that suggests the country is facing a solvency issue, a scenario that would require them to grant debt…
Benin Militant attack kills six soldiers- army
A militant attack on an army position has killed six soldiers in northern Benin, where government troops are trying to curb cross-border assaults by armed groups, an army spokesperson said.
The encounter on Saturday also left 17…
Mauritius PM gets bail over money laundering charges
A court in Mauritius has released former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on bail following his arrest on charges of money laundering, a magistrate at the court said.
Jugnauth was arrested on Sunday after detectives from the state-run…
Uganda: Detained Opposition Figure On Hunger Strike In Hospital
Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye, who went on a hunger strike last week, has been rushed to hospital after his health deteriorated, said an allied lawmaker and a local television broadcaster.
A long-time political opponent and…
Nigerian First Lady Pledges More Support For Women, Youths
The Nigerian First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu says she is committed to advocacy, mobilization of resources, and the establishment of partnerships aimed at narrowing the gender gap while enhancing the empowerment of women and youths in Nigeria.…
Nigeria, AU Sign Agreement On Sea Lift Services
Nigeria has signed an agreement with the African Union to provide Strategic Sea Lift Services for AU peace support operations, natural disaster support, humanitarian actions, and personnel movement.
Nigeria's Defence minister, Badaru…
President Tinubu Urges AU To Bolster Gulf of Guinea Security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Africa Union Peace and Security Council, AUPSC, to prioritise the establishment of a combined maritime task force to enhance security in the Gulf of Guinea.
At the 38th Ordinary…
Mauritius Arrests Former Prime Minister
Former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has been arrested and is facing money laundering charges, the state-run Financial Crimes Commission said early on Sunday.
Jugnauth "is under arrest," FCC spokesperson Ibrahim Rossaye told…
UN Warns Against Regional Escalation Of DRC Conflict
Speaking at the African Union summit (AU) on Saturday, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that a regional escalation of the conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must be avoided at all costs.
The AU’s 55…
Goodluck Jonathan Urges African Leaders to Empower Youth
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has called on African leaders to recognise the continent’s youth as a driving force for innovation and global competitiveness, rather than viewing them as a burden.
Speaking in Addis Ababa,…