Russian foreign minister visits Addis Ababa to end a four-nation African tour aimed at drumming up support for Moscow.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 08:08PM
Lavrov denigrates West’s stance towards Africa on Ethiopia visit
Key takeaways from Kenya’s presidential elections debate
The much-anticipated debate was a solo show as only Deputy President Ruto, a leading contestant, participated.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 07:58PM
US Senate passes bill to boost chip manufacturing
The US hopes the $52bn in government subsidies for semiconductor production will help alleviate a persistent shortage.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 07:54PM
Biden could unlock new powers by declaring a ‘climate emergency’
Such a declaration would enable the US president to halt crude oil exports and spur investments in clean energy tech.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 07:10PM
Iraqi protesters storm the parliament in Baghdad’s Green Zone
Hundreds of protesters, many of them supporters of Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr, oppose a rival bloc's nomination for PM.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 05:38PM
US basketball star Brittney Griner testifies in Russian court
Griner says during arrest, translator did not explain documents she was asked to sign, or relay all her responses.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 05:05PM
All eyes on Fed decision as US tech shrugs off recession fears
Upbeat outlooks from tech titans Microsoft and Alphabet lifted sentiment – and equities – ahead of the Fed's meeting. Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 04:37PM
Russia’s Gazprom cuts gas supply through key pipeline to Europe
German officials accuse Russia of using gas as a 'war strategy' while Moscow blames sanctions for the limited supply.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 04:05PM
South Africa’s Ramaphosa vows equal pay after women’s AFCON win
The female national football team's continental trophy win has sparked a public debate around equal pay in South Africa.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 03:38PM
Nigeria’s excess crude account plunges as economy bleeds
The government's accountant general released the figures late on Tuesday but did not give a reason for the steep drop.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 03:57PM