Outcry in Ethiopia Over Sentence in Child Rape and Murder Case
The sentencing of a man convicted of raping and murdering a 7-year-old girl has sparked widespread outrage in Ethiopia, with…
Ghana’s Ruling Party Launches Manifesto, Emphasizing Job Creation
TAKORADI, Ghana — Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) launched its manifesto for the December elections on Sunday, emphasizing job…
Ethiopia Faces Challenges in $1 Billion Bond Restructuring Effort
Ethiopia is intensifying efforts to restructure its $1 billion international bond as part of a broader debt overhaul, facing resistance…
Kenyan Ride-Hail Drivers Set Own Fares, Defying Companies’ Algorithms
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan taxi drivers are increasingly setting their own fares, defying the pricing algorithms of ride-hailing companies like…
Cholera Outbreak Kills at Least 22 in Sudan, Health Minister Reports
KHARTOUM, Sudan — Sudan’s Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim announced Sunday that a cholera outbreak has killed at least 22…
Algeria to Supply Lebanon with Fuel for Power Stations Amid Nationwide Outage
ALGIERS, Algeria — Algeria will immediately begin supplying Lebanon with fuel for its power plants, Algerian state radio announced Sunday,…
Sudan Finally Agrees to Send Delegation to Cairo for Peace Talk Discussions
KHARTOUM, Sudan — Sudan’s government announced Sunday it will send a delegation to Cairo for discussions with U.S. and Egyptian…
Libya’s Central Bank Halts Operations Following Kidnapping of Senior Director
TRIPOLI, Libya — Libya’s central bank announced Sunday the suspension of all operations following the kidnapping of its information technology…
Senegal Launches First Satellite, Joining Elite Group of African Space Nations
DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal successfully launched its first satellite into orbit on Friday evening, joining a select group of African…
Du Plessis Submits Adesanya to Retain UFC Middleweight Title
PERTH, Australia — South African fighter Dricus du Plessis successfully defended his UFC middleweight title against former champion Israel Adesanya,…
