Europe could see record numbers trying to reach its borders this year, agency says
WARSAW (Reuters) – The European Union could see another record number of people seeking to reach its borders this year…
Africa
JP Morgan now expects S.Africa 2023 GDP decline on deeper power cuts
(Reuters) – JPMorgan in a research note on Friday said it now forecast a 0.2% decline in South Africa’s 2023…
IMF staff, Senegal reach agreement on $1.9 billion funding package
(Reuters) – International Monetary Fund staff have reached agreement with Senegal on financing facilities totalling about $1.9 billion, the Fund…
Sudan’s rival forces agree to protect civilians but no ceasefire
KHARTOUM (Reuters) -Sudan’s warring factions early on Friday committed to protect civilians and the movement of humanitarian aid, but did…
U.N. urges halt to Sudan conflict as fighting rumbles on despite talks
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – The U.N. on Thursday urged countries with influence in Africa to help end the conflict in Sudan…
Last known speaker fights to preserve South African indigenous language
UPINGTON, South Africa (Reuters) – When she was a girl in South Africa’s Northern Cape, Katrina Esau stopped speaking her…
Analysis-North Africa backslides toward swirling debt troubles
By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) -Tunisia and Egypt are edging closer to major debt crises that could suck in a…
Western motion to monitor Sudan abuses ekes past at UN rights body
By Emma Farge and Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber GENEVA (Reuters) -The U.N. Human Rights Council on Thursday narrowly passed a motion to…
Anti-government riots flare in Guinea after seven reported dead
CONAKRY (Reuters) -Guinea was hit by further anti-government protests on Thursday after organisers said at least seven people had been…
Pope Francis recognises 21 Copts beheaded by Islamic State as martyrs
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Thursday announced that 21 Coptic Orthodox Christians beheaded by Islamic…