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26 countries sign commitment to AU's Single African Sky

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. / Internet photo

Former Zimbabwean president Mugabe snubs parliament again

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Macron (centre) with Fayez al-Sarraj and Gen Khalifa Haftar last summer. / Internet photo

France to host international conference on Libya in Paris

Monday, May 28, 2018

Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Song Aiguo (2nd L) distributes a Ramadan gift box to a man in Cairo, Egypt, on Sunday. Dozens of Chinese companies sent hundreds of food boxes to the needy people and held a charity iftar table in Cairo's Maadi district, sharing the joy of Egyptians during the holy month of Ramadan. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Chinese firms send food, hold charity iftar in Cairo during Ramadan month

Monday, May 28, 2018

A nuclear plant. Net photo.

Does nuclear power for African countries make sense?

Saturday, May 26, 2018

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Net photo.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie uses the mispronunciation of African names to teach a lesson on the importance of intent

Friday, May 25, 2018

A man walks past a destoryed vehicle in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, Libya. (Net photo)

Car bomb kills 6 in Libya's Benghazi

Friday, May 25, 2018

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DR Congo boat sinking: River disaster kills 50 people

Friday, May 25, 2018

In March 2017, pirates successfully hijacked a commercial ship for the first time since 2012. Net photo.

Piracy made a strong comeback in Somalia in 2017

Friday, May 25, 2018

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Liberation is not just political independence, Amb. Kayonga tells African envoys in China

Friday, May 25, 2018

In recent days, health workers have reported several patients who disappeared from isolation centers. (Net photo)

Two missing patients infected with Ebola found dead in DRC

Thursday, May 24, 2018

The construction of the zone is scheduled to start this year and to be completed by the year of 2031. (Net photo)

Russia, Egypt sign deal to build industrial zone in Suez Canal area

Thursday, May 24, 2018

A man evacuates property from a flooded house. Net photo.

Somalia’s ‘strongest cyclone on record’ has left dozens dead and thousands displaced

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

If Africa takes the necessary steps to locally industrialise automobile production, this impending growth can be satisfied with locally produced products. Net photo.

Now is the time to kickstart an auto manufacturing revolution in Africa

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

A scene from South African romantic comedy u2018Catching Feelingsu2019 on Netflix. Courtesy.

MultiChoice is terrified by the rise of Netflix

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

World Health Organization medical supplies to combat the Ebola virus are seen packed in crates at the airport in Mbandaka in DRC. Net photo

DRC launches Ebola vaccination campaign to stop new outbreak

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

People evacuate their homes through waist-deep flood water in Mogadishu. Net photo

Over 30 killed as cyclone hits Horn of Africa

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Press reports on Saturday said at least 15,000 citizens in Jebel Marra fled their areas. (Net photo)

UN expresses concern over recent clashes in Sudan's Darfur region

Monday, May 21, 2018

Five soldiers were killed when a number of landmines exploded west of the city of Darna. (Net photo)

5 army soldiers killed by landmines in eastern Libya

Monday, May 21, 2018

Incredible scenery along the long new highway saved the day. Apart from patches of captivating evergreen forests, there are magnificent signs of wild life all over.

Tales of tree climbing lions and unique culture of the Maasai

Sunday, May 20, 2018