Following the destructive Cyclone Idai, which killed people and flattened villages, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has disclosed that it will grant Mozambique a $118.2 million credit facility to aid in rebuilding damaged structures.

Pope Calls For Calm, Kisses South Sudan's Leader Feet

As part of efforts to ensure a peaceful global society, Pope Francis on Thursday, 11th April 2019 during a visit to South Sudan, knelt to kiss the feet of the Country's leadership. The Pontiff pleaded with the leaders on the need to maintain peace in the Country.

Algeria Lawmakers Elect Bensalah As Interim President

Algerian Speaker of the Upper House of Parliament, Abdelkader Bensalah has been elect as interim President by the members of parliament, making him the first Algerian president in two decades.

Buhari Arrives N’DJamena

President Muhammadu Buhari departed the country's capital earlier today for Niger and has arrived N’Djamena. Buhari is to participate in the Extraordinary Session of the Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD).

Sudan: Omar Al Bashir Steps Down

Following anti-government demonstrations that have rocked his country in the last months, Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir is said to have stepped down. Bashir would be the second leader in the region to quit amid nationwide protests this month, following Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's resignation.

Rwanda Honours Genocide Victims

Rwanda began 100 days of mourning with formal ceremonies on Sunday to commemorate the 25^th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, which claimed the lives of 800,000 Hutus and Tutsis.