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πͺπ¬ Egypt hosts 1.2 million Sudanese, with ‘hundreds’ arriving daily: UN
Hundreds of people fleeing war-torn Sudan arrive in neighbouring Egypt every day, a UN official said Sunday, adding to more than 1.2 million who have found refuge there, according to official figures. The war between rival Sudanese generals since April 2023 has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced more than 11 million, with…
BRICS Investment in Nigeria Surges 189% in Six Months
Nigeriaβs foreign capital inflows from BRICS nations surged by 189% in the first half of 2024, rising from $438.72 million in 2023 to $1.27 billion, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This increase comes amid Nigeriaβs efforts to join the expanded BRICS coalition, which added Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and…
The Evolution of Hydroelectric Power in Liberia: From Mount Coffee to Today
The history of hydroelectric power in Liberia has been shaped by both ambition and devastation. Central to this story is the Mount Coffee Hydropower Project, which was constructed in the 1960s to supply electricity to much of the country. However, like many aspects of Liberiaβs infrastructure, the projectβs fate has been deeply affected by the…
Youth Unemployment in ECOWAS Countries: Growth, Declines, and Emerging Trends
Youth unemployment is a pressing issue across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), where populations are expanding rapidly, but job creation has struggled to keep pace. The region faces varying economic realities, with some countries experiencing growth and declines in unemployment, while emerging trends offer both challenges and opportunities for young people. Countries…
Sudan’s warring sides target local aid volunteers fighting famine
Local volunteers who have helped to feed Sudan’s most destitute during 17 months of war say attacks against them by the opposing sides are making it difficult to provide life-saving aid amid the world’s biggest hunger crisis. Many volunteers have fled under threat of arrest or violence, and communal kitchens they set up in a…
Aid group says Congo had 25,000 victims of sexual violence last year
Doctors Without Borders treated more than 25,000 victims of sexual violence in the Congo last year, by far the highest level it has seen there and most of it in the east where armed groups vie for power, the aid group said Monday. The vast majority of victims β averaging more than two per hour…
IMF sets strict conditions for Ethiopia’s economic rescue package
The International Monetary Fund has outlined a series of demanding conditions for the Ethiopian government to access funds under its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. According to the organization, these conditions are intended to guide Ethiopia towards economic stability but come with critical deadlines and potential consequences for non-compliance. Here are some of the key…
Burkina Faso, President TraorΓ© rejects IMF Loans
The President of Burkina Faso has rejected IMF loans saying “Africa doesn’t need the World Bank, IMF, Europe, or America. We have what it takes to grow our economy without loans and refuse to be financial slaves.” One of the key reasons cited for rejecting the IMFβs assistance is the belief that such aid could…
Zimbabwe will not allow externally sponsored unrest during SADC summit, says home affairs minister
Leaders of the Southern African Development Community will gather in Harare on August 17 for the 44th Summit of the regional bloc. During the event, they will hand over the SADC chairmanship to Zimbabwe. “ANY attempts by foreign-sponsored opposition elements to cause violent protests before or during the SADC Summit of Heads of State and…
One year of CNSP leadership in Niger: “Many things have changed for the better”
“Today, Niger is a very attractive country and we’re seeing a gradual return of all the technical and financial partners,” Ibrahima Namaiwa, an independent Nigerien consultant, argued in an interview with Sputnik Africa. Among those changing their minds about Niger are the World Bank, the IMF and the UN. “They understand that the country is…
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