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Aisa Kirabo Kacyira as the head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia. Net photo
Africa

Rwanda's Kacyira appointed head of UN office in Somalia

Friday, February 24, 2023
Genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals Internet
Africa

Kabuga participated in hate speech rallies alongside Mugesera, Ngirumpatse - New witness

Thursday, February 23, 2023
Comedian Eric Omondi and other protesters outside Parliament Buildings on February 21, 2023.
Africa

Comedian Eric Omondi arrested

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Dai Bing, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations. Internet
Africa

Chinese envoy calls for more int'l support for Central African Republic

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
A woman fetching water at a borehole in Kirehe.Currently nearly 420 million Africans still lack basic drinking water today, or one in three inhabitants and 780 million people. Craish Bahizi
Africa

420 million Africans still lack basic drinking water, continent seeks solutions

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Africa

Rwandan, Burundian arrested in Malawi for printing bank notes

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
President of Malawi Lazarus Chakwera delivers remarks at the Africa Business Forum, on February 20. He urged the UNECA, African Union, and Afreximbank to explore the feasibility of a carbon market in Africa
Africa

AU leaders want to develop an African carbon market

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Africa

Anger as Congolese minister Muyaya absolves FDLR terrorists

Monday, February 20, 2023
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Africa

AU says Israel's observer status suspended

Monday, February 20, 2023
Thabo Mbeki addresses the press on Monday, February 20, 2023. Mbeki said this month’s elections will be Africa’s largest democratic exercise.
Africa

Commonwealth observers call for peaceful elections in Nigeria

Monday, February 20, 2023
Head of Burkina Faso's army Colonel Adam Nere receives a flag from French Lieutenant-Colonel Louis Lecacheur during a military handover ceremony to officially mark the end of French military operations on Burkinabe soil, at the base of Kamboincin, Burkina Faso February 18, 2023. Burkina Faso's General Staff of the Armed Forces/Handout via REUTERS
Africa

Burkina Faso marks official end of French military operations on its soil

Monday, February 20, 2023
Some of the journalists that attended the training during a group discussion
Africa

African Journalists form network on clean water  

Sunday, February 19, 2023
Mohammed Dewji, popularly known as Mo Dewji.
Africa

Tanzanian Mohammed Dewji jumps to 10th place among wealthiest Africans

Sunday, February 19, 2023
Pastor Francisco Barajah has died in Mozambique after attempting to go without food for 40 days in imitation of Jesus’ 40-day fast as recounted in the Bible.
Africa

Pastor dies of hunger attempting 40-day Jesus fasting

Saturday, February 18, 2023
South-Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa (R) and Police Minister Bheki Cele inspecting a guard of honour. Crime statistics released on February 17, 2023 by South Africa police minister revealed rape and murder cases increased significantly in the country in just three months. Photo by AFP
Africa

South Africa police minister concerned over rise in crime

Saturday, February 18, 2023
President Paul Kagame delivers remarks during the launch of the Africa CDC Ministerial Executive Leadership Programme, on Saturday, February 18. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa

Kagame reiterates Africa’s need for swift response to health emergencies

Saturday, February 18, 2023
EAC Secretary General, Peter Mathuki during an interview.The bloc is developing a regional diaspora policy and plan of action to establish a strategic framework for mobilising and integrating the diaspora.
Africa

EAC mulls diaspora plan to spur development

Saturday, February 18, 2023
Delegates at the 36th ordinary session of the African Union (AU) Assembly
Africa

Every young African deserves a passport, activists tell African leaders

Friday, February 17, 2023
Regional leaders during a mini-summit that was chaired by Angolan President João Lourenço, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Friday, February 17. Courtesy
Africa

Addis summit recommends repatriation of DR Congo refugees

Friday, February 17, 2023
President Paul Kagame meets with the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Addis Ababa on Friday, February 17. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa

Kagame, UN boss discuss regional security, partnerships

Friday, February 17, 2023