Africa News Bulletin

10/12/2024

Breaking: John Mahama Stages a Comeback Victory in Ghana's 2024 Presidential Elections – A Nation's Call for Change!

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15/12/2023

The EAC Secretary General, Hon. (Dr.) Peter Mathuki, attributed this achievement to the comprehensive governance framework for projects management that has been put in place by the Community.

https://africanewsbulletin.com/east-african-community-leads-in-share-of-nepad-infrastructure-funded-projects/

The East African Community (EAC) has the largest share of projects financed by the NEPAD Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD IPPF). The EAC

15/12/2023

MAKA’s social commerce model, centred on strategic collaboration between creators and consumers, taps into this thriving market and reflects the growing trend of influencer-inspired buying decisions.

https://africanewsbulletin.com/nigeria-social-commerce-platform-maka-raises-2-65m/

MAKA, the Nigerian fashion and beauty e-commerce platform, has raised a $2.65M pre-seed round. The investment was co-led by prominent investors 4DX

15/12/2023

Despite the relatively small sum owed ($33 million in interest), Ethiopia is still within a two-week grace period before being officially declared in payment default.

https://africanewsbulletin.com/ethiopia-faces-further-credit-rating-downgrade-by-fitch-amid-impending-default-risks/

Fitch Ratings recently downgraded Ethiopia's credit rating to junk status, signaling an escalated likelihood of non-payment, following the country's

15/12/2023

The partnership will include a digital wallet that brings together shopping and financial services into one user-friendly platform. The Copia super-app enables consumers to not only shop and pay but also to save and borrow.

https://africanewsbulletin.com/kenya-copia-visa-partner-to-deliver-digital-finance-services-to-middle-and-low-income-households/

Copia Global, the Kenyan last-mile delivery and eCommerce platform has entered into a strategic partnership with Visa. The 5-year partnership, which was

15/12/2023

Scheduled for December 17, a significant referendum on a new constitution in Chad is set to involve more than eight million voters, as announced by the National Commission tasked with organizing the constitutional referendum.

https://africanewsbulletin.com/chad-set-to-hold-referendum-in-2024-aimed-at-ending-military-rule/

Scheduled for December 17, a significant referendum on a new constitution in Chad is set to involve more than eight million voters, as announced by the

15/12/2023

In response, President Ramaphosa denounced antisemitism and Islamophobia, emphasizing the South African government’s stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

https://africanewsbulletin.com/south-africa-president-engages-in-discussions-with-jewish-leaders/

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed the nation's solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing conflict with Israel during a meeting with

15/12/2023

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly opposed the Ghana-Barari DV lithium agreement, condemning it as detrimental to Ghana’s interests and urging Parliament to prevent its ratification.

https://africanewsbulletin.com/ghanas-lithium-deal-sparks-strong-opposition-ndc-flags-concerns/

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly opposed the Ghana-Barari DV lithium agreement, condemning it as detrimental to Ghana's interests and

15/12/2023

The joint statement released by the institutions highlighted the remarkable reduction in Somalia’s external debt, plunging from 64% of the GDP in 2018 to less than 6% of GDP by the end of 2023.

https://africanewsbulletin.com/somalia-jubilant-as-4-5-billion-debt-relief-spurs-celebrations/

Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, hosted jubilant celebrations on Wednesday following the groundbreaking announcement from the IMF and the World Bank. The

15/12/2023

During an ECOWAS summit in Abuja, discussions were held to potentially ease sanctions against Niger, conditional upon a “short transition” leading to the reinstatement of civilian governance.

https://africanewsbulletin.com/niger-togolese-foreign-minister-confirms-agreement-on-niger-transition-content-ahead-of-ecowas-input/

The Togolese Minister of Foreign Affairs engaged in mediation efforts in Niamey affirmed on Thursday that an agreement had been reached on the "content"

15/12/2023

Rwanda’s government has announced a significant easing of operating restrictions affecting bars, nightclubs, and entertainment venues, a move timed strategically for the upcoming festive season.

https://africanewsbulletin.com/rwanda-relaxes-nightlife-restrictions-in-celebration-of-festive-season/

Rwanda's government has announced a significant easing of operating restrictions affecting bars, nightclubs, and entertainment venues, a move timed

12/12/2023

Lagos-born Asisat Oshoala clinched the best female African player of the year award for the sixth time. Her contributions to Barcelona and the Nigerian national women’s team underscored her remarkable year.

https://africanewsbulletin.com/nigeria-football-stars-dominate-caf-2023-awards/

Top African football talent converged in Marrakech, Morocco, for the CAF awards held on Monday (Dec. 11). Nigeria's Victor Osimhen clinched the