Africa

‘Big funding squeeze’ threat to Nigeria, sub-Saharan Africa – IMF

Economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to decelerate to 3.6% before rebounding to...

Ghana becomes first country to approve malaria vaccine

Ghana became the first country in the world to approve a new malaria vaccine. The...

Vessel seized by pirates near Congo recovered near Nigeria’s Bonny

A Danish oil tanker seized by pirates nearly a week ago has been located...

University of Ibadan to teach Swahili after pact with Dar es Salaam

The University of Ibadan and the University of Dar es Salaam have entered into...

U.S. military holds first-ever maritime drills with Nigeria, Ghana

The United States military has organised the first-ever maritime exercise to bolster the skills...

Suspected Islamist militants kill 19 in east Congo

Suspected Islamist militants killed at least 19 people and burned a medical facility in...

Many dead in Burkina Faso airstrikes targeting rebels

Government forces in Burkina Faso have killed at least 110 terrorists within a few days in airstrikes targeted...

Applications open for Jack Ma’s $1.5m award for African businesses

A business financing competition backed by Chinese billionaire Jack Ma and offering up to...