Africa
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso create joint force to fight terrorism
The Joint Force ‘will be operational as soon as possible,’ says Niger’s chief of staff KIGALI, Rwanda Niger, Mali and...
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African Games: Uganda stun Nigeria 2-1 in Flying Eagles’ opening match
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria began their campaign in the men’s football event at the 13th African Games in Ghana...
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Uganda’s central bank raises benchmark rate to 10 pct
KAMPALA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Uganda's central bank has announced that its policy rate will be raised to 10 percent,...
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Ethiopia to plant 6.5 billion seedlings to curb desertification
The Ethiopian government has announced plans to plant 6.5 billion seedlings during the upcoming Ethiopian rainy season, as part of...
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South Sudan, World Bank boost cash transfers to refugees in South Sudan
JUBA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- South Sudan and the World Bank on Thursday extended cash transfer and income-generating livelihood opportunities...
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Women battle when trying to take climate change cases to court – South Africa and Nigeria study shows why
The Conversation07 Mar 2024, 18:50 GMT+10 Across domestic courts in Africa, climate cases have been decided in South Africa, Nigeria...
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Nigeria single-minded since 1960; won’t back West against Russia: Tuggar
Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar says Nigeria will prioritise its national interests and not succumb to external pressure regarding cooperation with...
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U.S. should provide proof I collect bribes, engage in gold, diamond smuggling: President Mnangagwa
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has dismissed as “defamatory” and “malicious” allegations of corruption, gold and diamond smuggling, and human rights...
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In South Africa, ex-president’s new party threatens decades of ANC dominance
Poll suggests newly formed MK Party backed by ex-President Jacob Zuma could cut ANC votes by half in Kwazulu-Natal, South...
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5 killed as plane crashes in eastern Burkina Faso
Aircraft with 7 people on board crashed during take-off, says transport minister KIGALI, Rwanda At least five people, including a...
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