Factbox-Global firms in Uganda face LGBTQ conundrum
(Reuters) – Uganda’s tough new anti-LGBTQ law, which stipulates the death penalty for “serial offenders”, presents a conundrum for multi-nationals…
Africa
South Africa’s central bank flags risks of capital outflows and sanctions
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s central bank has warned of risks to the country’s financial stability, due to capital outflows…
African economies debt outlook remains “cloudy” – World Bank economist
By Kopano Gumbi and Rachel Savage JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – The outlook for Africa’s debt sustainability remains “cloudy” as low growth…
Kenya and Russia to sign trade pact, President Ruto says
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya will sign a trade pact with Russia aimed at boosting cooperation between businesses, President William Ruto’s…
Explainer-What to expect from Nigeria’s new president Bola Tinubu
By MacDonald Dzirutwe LAGOS (Reuters) – Nigeria’s new president Bola Tinubu faces a litany of problems, including widespread violence, double-digit…
Special Report: Dozens of babies die in orphanage as Sudan war takes grim toll on Khartoum
By Maggie Michael (Reuters) – In the days after war erupted in Khartoum, Dr Abeer Abdullah rushed between rooms at…
Saudi Arabia, US say Sudan factions posturing for escalation
By Khalid Abdelaziz DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia and the United States called on Sunday for the extension of a…
Nigeria’s Buhari defends election outcome, economic record
By Felix Onuah ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday defended his record on the economy and the…
Uganda confirms casualties among country’s soldiers in Somali attack
KAMPALA (Reuters) – Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni said late on Saturday there had been casualties during an attack by Somalia’s…
Turkey election 2023: What’s at stake in the runoff?
(Reuters) -Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan aims to extend his rule into a third decade in an election on Sunday, with…