Ghana’s credit rating is raised by Fitch as fiscal changes spur growth
Global credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ghana’s sovereign credit rating from “B-” to “B,” signaling renewed investor confidence […]
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Trump claims that US airstrikes or troops “could be” present in Nigeria
The US President, Donald Trump, warned that he may order military action or airstrikes in Nigeria to stop what he
Madagascar’s Military Leader to Be Sworn In as President After Coup — AU Suspends Nation
Madagascar’s political crisis deepened this week as Colonel Michael Randrianirina, leader of a recent coup, declared he would be legally
The president of Madagascar is impeached and the military seizes control
Madagascar plunged into political chaos on Tuesday when the military declared that it had seized control of the government, just
After three months, the president of South Sudan dismisses the military leader and reinstates the predecessor
In a political shake-up indicative of the continuing instability in South Sudan, President Salva Kiir has removed the country’s Chief
Egypt PMI Hits Three-Month Low as New Orders Plunge
Cairo, Egypt – Egypt’s private non-oil business sector declined for the second consecutive month in September, as the strongest drop
New Term, Old Challenges: Malawi’s Mutharika Pledges Anti-Corruption Drive
BLANTYRE, Malawi – Peter Mutharika took the oath of office as President of Malawi for a second term on Saturday
Ebola Cases Decline in Congo as WHO Reports 11 New Infections
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 11 new confirmed Ebola cases since the World Health Organization’s last update on
Nigeria to Receive Long-Awaited Leprosy Medications After a Year-Long Shortage
In a significant breakthrough for public health in Nigeria, people affected by leprosy will finally regain access to vital medications
“Leave Now”: Due to security concerns, the United States removes staff from South Sudan
The United States has ordered the evacuation of all non-emergency personnel from South Sudan as tensions rise and security conditions
