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DR Congo: Kabila-led Offensive Captures Towns in South Kivu, Displacing More than 160,000
DR Congo: Kabila-led Offensive Captures Towns in South Kivu, Displacing More than 160,000
Nearly 64,000 Nigerians Flee Violence to Niger in 2026, UNHCR Says
Nearly 64,000 people have fled Nigeria for neighbouring Niger since the beginning of 2026, escaping escalating violence in the country's northern regions, according to the…
South Africa: ANC suffers worst-ever local election result as support falls below 30%
South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) has suffered its weakest performance in local elections, securing less than a third of the vote in a result…
African Development Bank takes Africa’s climate finance agenda to COP31 in Türkiye
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is using the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), which opened in Antalya, Türkiye, today, to push for…
Tunisia’s 2027 Budget Targets 3.1% Growth, Higher Investment and Energy Security
Presenting the government's 2027 budget and economic policy statement before a joint plenary session of the Assembly of People's Representatives and the National Council of…
Algeria’s Ahmed Attaf Meets Niger’s President Tiani as Diplomatic Ties Deepen
Algeria’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf was received by Niger’s President and Head of State, General Abdourahamane Tiani, during an official visit to Niamey as a…
African Development Bank’s Sovereign Portfolio Tops World Transparency Ranking for Third Consecutive Time
The African Development Bank’s sovereign portfolio has been ranked as the most transparent of the world’s major development institutions for the third consecutive time in…
Nigeria’s $21.7 Billion Borrowing Plan Faces a New Twist as Lagos Expands Food-Processing Ambitions
Nigeria’s financing needs and efforts to strengthen domestic production have come into focus as President Bola Tinubu’s administration pursues external funding for infrastructure and development,…
Senegal Prepares for SENCON 2027 as Dakar Seeks to Strengthen its Position in West Africa's Construction Market
Senegal will host the 12th edition of the International Exhibition for Construction Materials, Finishing and Infrastructure (SENCON) from January 28 to 30, 2027, bringing together…
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