World Bank approves $365 mn for Western, Central Africa
The newly approved SWEDD+ brings the total World Bank investments toward women’s empowerment in Africa to USD 1.04 billion….reports Asian Lite News
ADB launches country reports on Africa’s climate change
The reports foster policy dialogue on macroeconomic performance and outlook and provide insights on mobilising private sector and natural capital finance to
Two Bahrain Soldiers Killed in Houthi Attack
Bahrain’s military command said a drone attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels killed the two Bahraini soldiers…reports Asian Lite News Saudi Arabia’s Foreign
EAM holds bilateral with Madagascar counterpart
During the meeting, EAM Jaishankar discussed a partnership in aspects of food production and the defence sector with the Madagascar Foreign Minister…reports
France to end military presence in Niger
Macron also announced that he has decided to bring back the country’s Ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itte, to France. He said, “France
10 killed in clashes between army and civilians in South Sudan
In June, the same armed Anyuak youth killed Samuel Ojulu Ochalla, the former commissioner of Pochalla County, after they rejected his appointment…reports
Sudan army chief warns UN that war could spill over
Fighting broke out in Sudan on April 15 after the collapse of a plan to integrate the army and the RSF, led
Nigeria’s opposition appeals election verdict
An appeals court dismisses opposition challenges against Nigerian president’s election victory…reports Asian Lite News Nigeria’s main opposition candidates in this year’s presidential
EU holds back food aid in Somalia
Three months ago the WFP and USAID suspended food aid to Ethiopia in response to the widespread diversion of donations…reports Asian Lite
Natural Gas Set To Reshape Africa’s Economic Landscape
The LNG deal comes amidst renewed interest in onshore gas, as South Africa’s power crisis shows few signs of easing…reports Asian Lite