Introducing Francis Ben Kaifala – As the fight against corruption becomes a necessary priority in Sierra Leone
Not since the days of Dr. Davidson Nicol, one of the most distinguished son of the soil, who served as…
44,477 total views, 89 views today
West Africa
East Africa
Somalia: African Development Bank Multi-Partner Infrastructure Fund to receive €1 million from Italy
ABIDJAN – Côte d’Ivoire — The Italian Government has signed an agreement for an additional €1 million contribution to the…
8,783 total views, 121 views today
Southern Africa
Prolonged economic crisis and drought demands urgent response for Zimbabwe’s ‘hardest hit’: UN relief chief
NEW YORK – PRN Africa — Announcing the allocation of US$10 million from the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF),…
43,371 total views, 99 views today
Central Africa
WHO expresses concern over damage to Ebola treatment facilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
GENEVA, 28 February 2019 – PRN Africa — The World Health Organization (WHO) is deeply concerned about the recent attacks…
37,624 total views, 81 views today
North Africa
Egypt’s term as AU chair mustn’t distract from its human rights failings
Egyptian President and newly-elected AU Chairperson Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. EPA-EFE/STR Ashwanee Budoo, University of Pretoria and Frans Viljoen, University of…
58,714 total views, 82 views today
Latest News
The death rate for mothers having C-sections is 50 times higher in Africa
Maternal mortality is much higher in Africa than in high-income countries. Shutterstock Bruce M Biccard, University of Cape Town The…
5,185 total views, 741 views today
African tech talent touches down in London to participate in Go Global Africa programme
LONDON – 25 March 2019 – PRN Africa –Twenty of Africa’s innovative and exciting tech startups have arrived in London…
886 total views, 60 views today
Ghanaian police beat, arrest journalist Malik Sullemana
NEW YORK – 21 March 2019 – PRN Africa — Authorities in Ghana should hold to account the police officers…
3,309 total views, 29 views today
Zimbabwe must release filmmaker Zenzele Ndebele
NEW YORK – PRN Africa — State security today arrested documentary filmmaker Zenzele Ndebele and charged him with “possession of…
24,723 total views, 36 views today
Why Malawi is failing to protect people from floods and what needs to be done
Torrential rains in Malawi have caused dozens of deaths. Arjan van de Merwe/UNDP/Flickr Robert Šakić Trogrlić, Heriot-Watt University Severe floods…
4,248 total views, 38 views today
New dictionary provides nuanced insights into the language of African politics
In Ghana, “skirt-and-blouse voting” means to vote for different parties for presidential and legislative positions. Shutterstock Nic Cheeseman, University of…
82,172 total views, 12 views today
The exception: behind Senegal’s history of stability
Senegal developed a diplomatic tradition after gaining independence from France. A.RICARDO/Shutterstock Mara Leichtman, Michigan State University Senegal’s elections have been…
6,618 total views, 13 views today
The African Development Bank launches EUR 1 billion 0.50% 10-year Global Benchmark due 21 March 2029
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire – PRN Africa — The African Development Bank, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA by Moody’s/S&P/Fitch, has successfully priced a EUR…
5,780 total views, 16 views today
Tropical Cyclone Idai displaces 1.5 million across Mozambique and Malawi, as UN ramps up response
NEW YORK – PRN Africa — Exceptional rainfall before the cyclone hit, has already affected a total of 1.5 million…
11,365 total views, 39 views today
Peace deal holds in South Sudan, but humanitarian funding ‘ultimately unsustainable,’ says top UN envoy
NEW YORK – PRN Africa — Mr Shearer outlined four notable changes in the country since the signing of the…
8,190 total views, 17 views today
In Politics, You Cannot Clap With One Hand Alone
There was a seeming air of optimism among many Sierra Leoneans when President Maada Bio and the leaders of the…
29,490 total views, 132 views today
Equatorial Guinea to host African Development Bank’s 2019 Annual Meetings in Malabo
ABIDJAN – Côte d’Ivoire – PRN Africa — Equatorial Guinea will host the African Development Bank’s next Annual Meetings in…
13,009 total views, 16 views today