Guinea’s leader defends coups but juntas are failing to solve problems
The recent coups in Africa are attempts by militaries to save their countries from presidents’ “broken promises,” the head of Guinea´s junta, Col. Mamadi...
After over 20 years in office, Rwanda’s Kagame seeks fourth term
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame said he will contest next year’s election to seek a fourth term that will extend his tenure to 25 years.
"I...
World Bank, IMF meetings return to Africa after 50 years
The annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund will go ahead in Marrakech, Morocco, despite the devastating earthquake that took...
IMF ties Beninese economic trouble to Nigeria and Niger
The Beninese economy is facing headwinds after next-door neighbour Nigeria scrapped petrol subsidy, followed by political unrest in Niger Republic, the International Monetary Fund...
10,000 people feared missing as floods devastate Libya
At least 10,000 people were feared missing in Libya on Tuesday in floods caused by a huge storm that burst dams.
The disaster caused by...