African Development Bank grant for Djibouti to response the pandemic

The African Development Bank approved grants worth about 41.16 million USD to Djibouti to bolster the national budget in support of government efforts to mitigate national and regional impacts of the COVID-19... Read more »

Angola, OPEC strengthen market stability

The OPEC – Angola discussions that took place last week is a major pillar of the strong dialogue and cooperation between OPEC and African producing nations. The Chamber welcomes these discussions and... Read more »

Civil registration ensures business continuity during emergencies

Africa marks its third civil registration and vital statistics day on August 10 with growing calls for nations to classify civil registration as an essential service and strategies to be put into... Read more »

Development Finance Corporation launches investment advisor program

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) announced that it is launching the Africa Investment Advisor Program, which establishes a regional team based in Africa. The team will equip DFC to more proactively... Read more »

Mandela biggest influence for Africa’s youth, survey says

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s fight for freedom and human rights makes him the most influential person among Africa’s youth, according to a survey conducted across the continent.... Read more »

South African farmers rap repeal of state of disaster for drought

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa, one of the 30 most water-scarce countries in the world, has revoked its classification of drought as a national disaster, drawing criticism from the agricultural sector. Parts... Read more »

Congo replaces sanctioned army chief with deputy also sanctioned for rights abuses

KINSHASA (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has appointed a new head of the army to replace General John Numbi, state television said on Friday. Both Numbi and his... Read more »

Tanzanian opposition leader urges united front ahead of vote

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — One opposition leader was shot 16 times and fled the country. Another had his leg broken by unknown assailants and his newspaper was shut down. A third, the... Read more »

Tanzanian miner finds record tanzanite gems, becomes overnight millionaire

Fox News– A small-scale miner from Tanzania become an overnight millionaire on Wednesday after he sold two rough tanzanite gemstones said to be the largest ever found in the country. Saniniu Laizer,... Read more »

Tracking Africa’s coronavirus cases

 The outbreak of the new coronavirus has reached every nation in Africa, a continent of 1.2 billion people. As of June 27, the confirmed coronavirus death toll on the continent stood at... Read more »