Africa

Banks unable to raise 5bln (€30,5 million) before June 2026 will be forced to merge, regulators from the National Bank of Ethiopia decided; the executives of private commercial banks are pushing back against the forced consolidation

A large-scale livestock feed distribution has been carried out in isolated communities in the Obock region in response to the persistent drought that caused the depletion of fodder resources and is affecting livelihoods of shepherds' communities

An expert meeting to finalize the African Union pedagogical toolkit for rule of law stakeholders in Africa ended in Brazzaville, in line with the vision of Agenda 2063 for justice and peace, bridging the gap between legal frameworks and everyday realities

The IMF asked Senegal to provide more data to firm up its assessment on its debt situation and also needs to reach an agreement on key remedial measures; Senegal has seen its programme with IMF put on hold over the previous administration debt concealing

Sierra Leoneans in the diaspora are now able to fly more easily to the home country, as Air Sierra Leone, incepted earlier this year, offers direct flights from London to Freetown

$20-billion liquefied natural gas project for TotalEnergies will restart by the end of summer; covered by force majeure in 2021 following insurgent attacks, it includes developing the Golfinho and Atum natural gas fields and a two-train liquefaction plant

Smoked tilapia, a national staple food typically served with local sides like attiéké or plantains, is suffering a shortage: the fact reflects a crisis affecting the country’s entire fishing industry

Five emaSwati have been chosen as cast members for the South African telenovela ‘Isitha’ and were introduced to the Minister Bongani Nzima before their departure and are sure to boost viewers attention in the country

A written message from Egypt's President El Sisi to President Traoré has been delivered by Foreign Minister Abdelatty, on a visit with 60 business leaders, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to broadening cooperation in security, stability, clean development

The Nigerian Army has completed pre-deployment training of 174 soldiers that are soon to embark in a crucial peacekeeping mission in Guinea Bissau with ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission

Unused lunch money of the Kenya Defence Forces deducted from their salaries will be converted into savings; the directive has stirred resentment and comes amid growing discontent over the Pay-As-You-Eat policy, part of Kenya Kwanza’s austerity reforms

31 Burkinabé cocoa farmers were jailed for allegedly trespassing and clearing forestry concessions in Grand Gedeh County to plant cocoa; ranging from teenagers to the 50s, they were rounded up by Forestry Development Authority rangers in a routine patrol