Africa

Eastern Africa Standby Force launches first-ever maritime exercise in Djibouti

The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has launched its first-ever Maritime Command Post Exercise i

Nigeria's president asks parliament to approve $2.3b in new loans

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has asked parliament to approve $2.3 billion in new loans.

Madagascar president plans 'national dialogue' following protests

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has said he plans to hold a "national dialogue" with various

Somalia to introduce Swahili language in local schools and universities

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud urged Somali universities to champion the teaching and use of Swahil

Kenya to make $215m savings after converting Chinese railway loan into yuan

The conversion kicks off immediately and will save the country about $215 million a year, the financ

South African activists on Gaza flotilla arrive in Jordan

The grandson of former South African President Nelson Mandela was among those who were received by S