Africa

‘New Cold War’: Russia and West vie for influence in Africa

Russian, French and American leaders are crisscrossing Africa to win support for their positions on the war in Ukraine, waging what some say is the most intense competition for influence on the continent since the Cold War. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and French President Emmanuel Macron are each visiting several African countries this week. ...

19:15 Et July 28, 2022

AU's Peace, Security Council Backs Rabat's African Atlantic Process

The African Union's (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) encourages the African Atlantic Process in Rabat to consolidate an African framework for cooperation on maritime security and safety. ...

15:26 Et July 25, 2022

Lavrov offers reassurance over Russian grain supplies in Cairo visit

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov offered reassurances over Russian grain supplies to Egypt during a visit to Cairo on Sunday, amid uncertainty over a deal to resume Ukrainian ...

12:15 Et July 25, 2022

Tunisians vote in referendum on new constitution

Tunisians began Monday voting in a referendum on a new constitution put forward by President Kais Saied. Polling stations opened at 6 a.m. local time (0500GMT), and according ...

11:39 Et July 25, 2022

At least 10 killed in clashes between Libyan security forces

At least 10 people were killed and 27 wounded in armed clashes between two security forces near the Libyan capital Tripoli, an official said on Friday. Fighting took ...

18:10 Et July 22, 2022

Creation of Morocco-Mozambique Business Council

President of the Moroccan Employers' Association (CGEM), Chakib Alj, and chairman of the Confederation of Economic Associations of Mozambique (CTA), Agostinho Zacarias Vuma, signed on Wednesday in Marrakech ...

15:36 Et July 22, 2022

AfDB 'Extremely Positive' about Investment Opportunities in Africa – President

The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, said on Wednesday that he was "extremely positive" about investment opportunities in Africa. "Based on the 2020 survey ...

11:15 Et July 21, 2022

Biden to host US-Africa leaders summit in December

President Joe Biden said Wednesday he will host a US-Africa Leaders Summit in December. The summit from Dec. 13 - 15 "will demonstrate the United States' enduring commitment ...

16:28 Et July 20, 2022

22 killed, 33 injured in Egypt car crash

At least 22 people were killed and 33 others injured in a deadly road crash in southern Egypt on Tuesday, according to local media. A passenger bus hit a trailer truck on the Desert Road near the Minya province, Youm7 news portal reported. Authorities said the accident occurred when the bus with 45 passengers aboard ...

12:21 Et July 19, 2022

Italy, Algeria sign 15 agreements in key sectors, including gas

In a day-long visit to Algeria's capital, Italian Premier Mario Draghi on Monday sealed 15 agreements in key sectors of cooperation with the African country, including the increase ...

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