Africa
Kenya’s outgoing leader hosts rival President-elect Ruto hours before inauguration
On his last day as president, Uhuru Kenyatta finally congratulates William Ruto on his Aug. 9 election win NAIROBI, Kenya...
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Flutterwave planned IPO and lessons for Nigeria
OMOLOLU ODUYOYE The older folks may disagree with the mannerism of the ‘sorosoke’ generation, but we lack the impetus to...
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Bridge collapses during ribbon-cutting ceremony in Congo
KINSHASA, Congo: A footbridge in the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, collapsed while being inaugurated by VIPs, as captured on a video...
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Ethiopia’s Industrial Hopes Dwindle as Conflict, Sanctions Take Toll
Hawassa, Ethiopia - Ethiopia once said it wanted to become the 'China of Africa' - that is, a manufacturing hub...
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Somali Military Kills Senior Al-Shabab Figures, Frees Hostages
Mogadishu, Somalia - Somalia says the country's elite military unit has killed a senior al-Shabab commander in an operation in...
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What’s Behind the Violence in Ethiopia’s Other Conflict
Gambella, Ethiopia - In Ethiopia's Gambella region, a June attack on the capital by a rebel group, the Oromo Liberation...
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African bloc outlines 10-year plan
Plan focuses on physical connectivity, conditions for agricultural production, technical capacities, says African Union chair ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia Africa's second...
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A timeline of conflict in Ethiopia
New fighting erupted Aug. 24 between army, Tigray rebels, shattering 5-month truce, dashing hopes for peace talks ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia ...
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Somalia claims killing senior al-Shahaab militant, frees hostages in military operation
Somali National Army conducts operation in Mubarak area of Lower Shabelle region, says official statement MOGADISHU, Somalia Somalia claimed on...
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UN chief urges Sudan army leaders to withdraw from political scene
Sudan has been in turmoil since last year ANKARA UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called on Sudan’s army chief,...
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