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Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina interacts with Dr Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on his arrival at Kigali International Airport, on Sunday, August 6. PHOTO BY Cyrill Ndegeya
Africa

Madagascar president Rajoelina arrives in Rwanda

Sunday, August 06, 2023
President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi of Botswana (blue necktie), Slumber Tsogwane, the Vice President of Botswana (immediate right), Thomas Kagiso Mmusi, the Minister of Defence and Secutity for Botswana, IGP Felix Namuhoranye, Phemelo Ramakorwane, the Acting Police Commissioner for Botswana Police Service, and Maj Gen Elias Mutota, the DIGP-Operations for Namibia Police Force.
Africa

IGP Namuhoranye attends Botswana Police Day

Saturday, August 05, 2023
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Africa

Niger Coup: What we know so far

Friday, August 04, 2023
At least 20 people are feared dead after a passenger boat they were traveling in capsized in Lake Victoria in the wee hours of Wednesday morning.
Africa

20 feared dead after boat capsizes in Lake Victoria

Wednesday, August 02, 2023
Boniface Moi Muyeshi and his wife Agripina Mulupi - Photo Citizen Digital
Africa

Kenyan woman sends away Rwandan lover after husband returns home 17 years later

Wednesday, August 02, 2023
Burukina Faso Transitional President Captain Ibrahim Traoré and Malian Transitional President, Colonel Assimi Goïta,during their meeting. Internet.
Africa

Mali, Burkina Faso leaders back Niger coup plotter

Tuesday, August 01, 2023
A general view of billowing smoke as supporters of the Nigerien defence and security forces attack the headquarters of the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS), the party of overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum, in Niamey on July 27, 2023. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)
Africa

Niger coup leaders given one week to cede power

Monday, July 31, 2023
President William Ruto and President Samia Suluhu Hassan pose for a photo during the official opening of the Africa Heads of State Human Capital Summit in Dar es Salaam. Courtesy
Africa

African leaders agree on vision to tap youth talent

Monday, July 31, 2023
Panelists during session at Women Deliver Conference on balancing access to care and care responsibilities among women healthcare workers. OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Africa

Africa set to benefit from Canada’s $200m fund for gender equality

Sunday, July 30, 2023
President Kagame and his Mozambican counterpart President Nyusi during a tour of his farm where he gifted him with Inyambo cows at Kibugabuga in Bugesera District, on Saturday, July 29. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa

Kagame gifts visiting Mozambican president with cows

Saturday, July 29, 2023
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Africa

Niger soldiers say President Bazoum's government has been removed

Thursday, July 27, 2023
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, on Wednesday, July 26, condemned a coup attempt in Niger. COURTESY
Africa

AU chief condemns coup attempt in Niger

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Students lift placards and chant slogans during a demonstration denouncing the burning of the Quran in Sweden, Islam's holy book, in front of Swedish embassy in Tehran, Iran on July 21. PHOTO: AFP
Africa

Egypt summons Swedish envoy over Quran protests

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Africa

DR Congo soldier kills 13 civilians in Ituri

Monday, July 24, 2023
The President of the Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), Denis Sassou N’guesso visited Rwanda from July 21 to 23. Courtesy
Africa

Five key highlights of Congo-Brazzaville President’s visit to Rwanda

Monday, July 24, 2023
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Africa

For Africa to prosper, peace must reign – President Nguesso

Friday, July 21, 2023
Gilbert Ntuyemungu before Chief Magistrate Hellena Nderitu at Molo Law Courts. Photo by Daniel Chege, Standard
Africa

Rwandan faces 90 charges in Kenyan court over reckless driving, causing death

Thursday, July 20, 2023
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Africa

DR Congo: EACRF, contingent commanders discuss mandate

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Cabinet Secretary of Interior and Administration of National Government Kithure Kindiki. Photo: NMG
Africa

Death toll in Kenya starvation cult case passes 400

Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Africa

PHOTOS: Rwandans in Angola celebrate 29th liberation anniversary

Friday, July 14, 2023