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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

South African president mourns two soldiers killed in DR Congo

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Rwanbatt-1 Contingent Commander Lt Col Emmanuel Ntwali welcomed the Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Lt Gen Mohan Subramanian, on Wednesday, June 26, and briefed him on the current security situation and operations conducted in the Rwandan troops’ area of responsibility.

PHOTOS: UNMISS force commander visits Rwandan peacekeepers in Juba

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Ruto said his government would institute austerity measures across the board after withdrawing the tax measures. Internet

Kenya: President Ruto announces austerity measures

Thursday, June 27, 2024

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) successfully hosted two expert group meetings in Douala from June 19-22. Courtesy

Boosting intra-African trade framework: Experts chart way forward for informed policies

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Two South African soldiers were killed and 20 were wounded in eastern DR Congo. COURTESY

Two SA soldiers killed, several injured in DR Congo

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Kenyan President William Ruto, acceding to pressure from Kenyans after several violent protests, has declined to sign the contentious Finance Bill 2024 to law. Courtesy

Kenya: President Ruto withdraws contentious finance bill 2024

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

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UN, AU saddened by deaths, injuries in Kenya demos, call for restraint

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

At least five protesters have reportedly been shot dead by police in Kenya and a section of parliament has gone up in flames as demonstrations against new tax proposals escalate. Internet

Kenya: Five die as President Ruto deploys military to quell protests

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Kenyan protestors.

Kenya: Anti-tax protesters enter Parliament – reports

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

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Africa employers to vote on new hiring, firing code

Sunday, June 23, 2024

Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi

Botswana declares 2023-2024 ‘extreme agric drought year’

Friday, June 21, 2024

Sustainable debt issuance has reached a record high with $4.9 billion raised by African issuers in Q1 2024. INTERNET PHOTO

Green bond issuances surge in Africa in Q1 2024

Friday, June 21, 2024

Michael Usi.

Malawi gets new Vice President following tragic plane crash

Friday, June 21, 2024

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Rwandan peacekeepers in CAR get UN medals for serving with ‘integrity, discipline, sacrifice’

Friday, June 21, 2024

Kagame and Faye met in Paris on the sidelines of the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation on Thursday. (Courtesy)

Kagame, Senegal president hold talks in Paris

Friday, June 21, 2024

Cyril Ramaphosa and his wife Tshepo Motsepe welcomed dignitaries to the ceremony in Pretoria. Net

South Africa's Ramaphosa vows 'new era' at inauguration

Thursday, June 20, 2024

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South Africa: Ramaphosa to be inaugurated for second term

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

President Paul Kagame during an interview on the national broadcaster RBA aired on Monday, June 17.

Rwanda will not take responsibility for DR Congo's domestic issues - Kagame

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma has said his party uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) will join the opposition alliance in parliament.

South Africa: Zuma’s party joins opposition alliance

Monday, June 17, 2024

Frank Murangwa, a seasoned Rwandan tourism strategist, was named the Regional Director for Africa at the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) .Courtesy

Global meetings body names Rwandan Frank Murangwa regional director for Africa

Monday, June 17, 2024