US sanctions DR Congo armed group over illicit mining, ceasefire tested
The US is sanctioning the Pareco-FF armed group, as well as the Congolese mining company CDMC.The United States has sanctioned ...
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Nigeria needs to increase investment in agricultural biotechnology for food security
By Joseph Omode, editor in chief of Alexa News Nigeria (www.Alexa.ng) and the Chief Executive Officer of Alexa Media Services. ...
Read moreDetailsPresident El-Sisi Meets Prime Minister, Heads of Media Authorities
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation, ...
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Chad opposition leader, ex-PM sentenced to 20 years for inciting violence
Succes Masra denies the charges against him, which relate to inter-communal clashes that left dozens dead in May.Chad’s former prime ...
Read moreDetailsStatement of the African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf joins the global community in commemorating the International Day ...
Read moreDetailsImproving access to maternal health care in Burkina Faso
"During my first pregnancy three years ago, I had to travel 45 km just to have get an ultrasound. I ...
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Uganda court denies bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye in treason case
Case has raised concerns among government critics about a crackdown ahead of Uganda’s national election early next year.A Ugandan judge ...
Read moreDetailsInternational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Launches New Outlook on Nuclear Power for Development in Africa at G20
IAEA-Group of Twenty cooperation broke new ground with the release of a new publication examining the potential for nuclear power in Africa.  ...
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Bayern Munich veers from Rwanda sponsorship after criticism
German football club to shift away from ‘Visit Rwanda’ sponsorship after criticism from fans.Bayern Munich has signalled it will cut ...
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US pauses most visa applications from Zimbabwe
The announcement marks the latest restriction imposed by the Trump administration on travellers from Africa.The United States has announced a ...
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