Africa
Drought hits food access for 26 million in southern Africa, says UN
A severe drought in southern Africa, intensified by the 2023-2024 El Niño, has left 26 million people facing acute food
Africa
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Egypt
Egypt, Morocco ranked best in Africa for ‘quality of life’
According to the latest US News & World Report publication, covering 89 countries, Egypt and Morrocco ranked the highest in
Africa
Mpox is not under control in Africa, warns Africa CDC
The mpox outbreak in Africa remains uncontrolled, with cases still rising in several countries, the Africa Centres for Disease Control
Africa
UK’s PM mulls Italy’s approach to curb illegal migration
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed interest in Italy's controversial strategy for managing irregular migration,
Mauritania
Mauritanian president: Africa-China partnership based on sharing of visions
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani addressing the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) suggested that "
Morocco
Morocco becomes Africa’s top buyer of U.S thermal coal
Morocco has become the leading African importer of U.S thermal coal in the first half of 2024, purchasing a
Egypt
Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone inks $1.07 bln in deals at China-Africa summit
Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone has signed contracts worth $1.067 billion for projects in chemical manufacturing, food
Africa
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges $51 billion in new funding for Africa
On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a $51 billion funding package for Africa over the next three years, with
Africa
Africa faces disproportionate burden from climate change, says UN
Africa is bearing a disproportionate impact from climate change, with adaptation costs rising, according to a new report by the
Spain
Spain to outline new strategy for relations with Africa
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Wednesday a forthcoming strategy to enhance Spain's relations with Africa, with
Africa
Africa will have six cities with over 10m people by 2035
Due to a rapid rise in population growth, Africa will soon account for six cities with over 10 million people,
UN
UN migration agency appeals for $18.5 million in Mpox outbreak response in Africa
The United Nation's International Organisation for Migration (IOM) appealed on Wednesday for $18.5 million in assistance to
Opinion
Will Africa ever get a permanent seat on the UN Security Council?
This week UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres called for Africa to be a given a permanent seat on the United Nations