Africa
Japan cancels ‘Africa Hometown’ project over visa confusion
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has cancelled its ‘JICA Africa Hometown’ initiative, citing “misunderstandings and confusion” over the programme.
JICA announced the withdrawal in...
Ex-French president found guilty of conspiracy in Libyan funding case
A Paris court on Thursday convicted former French president Nicolas Sarkozy on charges of criminal conspiracy but acquitted him of corruption and accepting illegal...
17 African countries commit to expanding electricity access by 2030: World Bank
The World Bank said seventeen African governments have committed to reforms and actionable plans to expand electricity access as part of Mission 300, an...
Over 10 million Africans to benefit from Airtel-UNICEF partnership by 2030
The Airtel Africa Foundation, in collaboration with UNICEF, has unveiled an ambitious plan to directly impact over 10 million lives across the continent by...
South Sudan opposition leader charged with crimes against humanity
South Sudan’s opposition leader and former vice president, Riek Machar, appeared in court on Monday after being charged with crimes against humanity and treason,...
