Day: May 22, 2022
IMF extends Somalia funding to August following election
WASHINGTON— The International Monetary Fund has agreed to extend the duration of a crucial aid package to Somalia, following a long-overdue presidential election last weekend.The three-year $400m aid package from the IMF had been set to automatically e…
Century-Old Canal Project Sparks Opposition in South Sudan
A petition to stop the revival of the 118-year-old Jonglei Canal project in South Sudan, started by one of the country’s top academics, is gaining traction in the country, with the waterway touted as a catastrophic environmental and social disaster for…
African Union Chief Announces Visits to Moscow, Kyiv
Senegalese President Macky Sall said Sunday he would travel to Russia and Ukraine soon on behalf of the African Union, whose presidency he currently holds.The trip had been due to take place on May 18 but didn’t go ahead due to scheduling issues and ne…
