Rwanda secures approval for $250 million IMF package as Middle East conflict threatens economic growth
Rwanda has secured official approval for a new $250 million financing package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), providing a
Focus on Africa
Ramaphosa warning to vigilantes fails to quell South Africa’s anti-migrant protests
Hundreds of anti-migrant protesters marched through a township outside Johannesburg on Monday, a day after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
Kenya’s High Court upholds former Deputy President impeachment
Kenya’s High Court has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, ruling that Parliament acted within its constitutional
Ghana welcomes Ramaphosa’s condemnation of xenophobic attacks, calls for action
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s condemnation of recent xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals,
Ghana, Belarus sign three MoUs aimed at strengthening cooperation
President John Dramani Mahama was Monday accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Belarusian Presidential Palace, where he held bilateral discussions
Nearly GH₵24bn of 2026 Q1 budget left unspent as revenue shrinks by GH₵2.7bn – Finance Ministry data
Government left GH₵24 billion of its first-quarter 2026 budget unspent and collected GH₵2.7 billion less revenue than it had targeted,
Nigeria’s foreign trade surplus jumps 341% to N7.55 trillion in Q1 2026
Nigeria’s merchandise trade surplus surged to N7.55 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 340.88% increase from the
Botswana denies links to tanker targeted by U.S. amid concerns over misuse of African flags
Botswana has distanced itself from an oil tanker targeted by the United States in the Persian Gulf, saying the vessel
KATH crisis unfortunate, CEO’s suspension carefully considered — Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has described the ongoing industrial action by doctors and nurses at the Komfo Anokye Teaching
STC to receive 140 new buses in two months – Transport Minister
The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced that the State Transport Company (STC) is expected to receive 140