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IMF staff, Cameroon reach $74.6m staff-level ECF,EFF agreement
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Cameroonian authorities have reached a $74.6 million staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the third review of the…
Pope Francis visit DR Cong, sues for forgiveness
Pope Francis has arrived in Africa for his visit to the nations of DR Congo and South Sudan. This is his fifth visit to the continent and this time he is emphasising the need for…
Attack on Burkina Faso military leaves at least 28 soldiers dead
Rebel fighters on Sunday and Monday launched series of attacks against military officers in Burkina Faso which led to the death of at least 28 people including civilians.
According to the…
African leaders, the reason why democracy is underdeveloped — Afrobarometer
The African continent's leaders have been blamed for the underdevelopment of democracy in Africa. This underdevelopment comes despite the willingness of the majority of Africans to see a…
Badara Joof, Gambia’s vice president is dead
Badara Alieu Joof, vice president of Gambia has died following a short illness. He passed away in India where he was receiving treatment.
The news of his demise was announced via the…