Africa
Ethiopia’s press freedom under fire as police raids target news outlet
Concerns over press freedom in Ethiopia have been reignited following police raids on the offices of Addis Standard, a privately owned news outlet, and...
18 Africans among 135 cardinals eligible to elect next Pope
A total of 18 Africans are among the 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next Pope.
Though there are 252 cardinals, only 135 cardinals have...
IMF forecasts slower growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
In sub-Saharan Africa, regional growth is expected to ease further, with the IMF warning of increased downside risks. The possibility of a recession in...
Burkina Faso thwarts “major coup plots”
Burkina Faso’s military-led government has announced that it successfully thwarted what it described as a “major coup plot” targeting junta leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré,...
ECOWAS to discuss Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso exit in Ghana
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member states will meet in Ghana on Tuesday to discuss the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and...
