Africa
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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New HIV infections down by 45% globally: UNAIDS
He added that with access to treatment, HIV positive persons have become free to enjoy life just like any HIV...
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2023: EU launches €39 million initiative to support Nigeria’s electoral process
The programme was aimed at promoting transparent, inclusive and credible elections in the country. The European Union (EU) will on...
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Africans Say Goodbye to Queen Who Led Britain into Post-Colonial Era
Nairobi, Kenya - Condolence messages on the death of Queen Elizabeth have been pouring in from Africa, where the queen...
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Nigerian Military Says Over 250 Militants Killed in Operation
Abuja, Nigeria - Nigeria's military says it has killed more than 250 Islamist militants with the Boko Haram and Islamic...
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Dozens Reportedly Killed In Islamic State Attack in Mali
Bamako, Mali - Dozens of civilians were killed this week in a northern Malian town attacked by jihadists affiliated with...
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Voice-Operated Smartphones Target Africa’s Illiterate
Voice-operated smartphones are aiming at a vast yet widely overlooked market in sub-Saharan Africa - the tens of millions of...
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