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Mozambique's Daniel Chapo the winner of the October 9 general elections. Internet
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Mozambique: Daniel Chapo declared October election winner

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
The epidemiological situation of Mpox in Africa remains especially concerning, with high case counts observed in DR Congo, Burundi, and Uganda.
Africa

WHO: Mpox in Africa "especially concerning"

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
A farmer picks coffee berries in a coffee farm in Kirinyaga, Kenya, Dec. 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)
Africa

Coffee farming provides lifeline for Kenya's central region

Monday, December 23, 2024
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Africa

Cyclone Chido: Mozambique mourns victims

Friday, December 20, 2024
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi replaced the country's military chief in changes announced on Thursday, December 19.
Africa

Tshisekedi replaces military chief in major shake-up

Friday, December 20, 2024
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Africa

South African health officials issue warning about rubella amid rising infections

Friday, December 20, 2024
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Africa

Cyclone Chido: Death toll rises to 73 in Mozambique

Friday, December 20, 2024
Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Madagascar's former Foreign Affairs Minister Richard Randriamandrato and Djibouti's Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf.
Africa

Candidates for AU top job present visions

Monday, December 16, 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe during an interview with The New Times on October 30, 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

Dialogue with M23: The impasse in Luanda talks

Monday, December 16, 2024
Following the death of WHO Regional Director for Africa-elect Faustine Ndugulile, who passed on on November 27, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan announces new candidate. COURTESY
Africa

Tanzania: President Samia announces new candidate for WHO Africa regional director

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates at the Continental Forum on Education and Youth Employability in Nouakchott, Mauritania, on Tuesday, December 10. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Africa

Africa’s youth need skills, expertise to meet labor market demands – Kagame

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Ghana's ex-President John Dramani Mahama made a comeback as the country's top leader after winning the December 7 election. Internet
Africa

Kagame congratulates Ghana’s president-elect on election win

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank and Chair of the AIF.
Africa

Investors commit $29.2bn at African Investment Forum

Monday, December 09, 2024
An unidentified disease has killed at least 31 people in DR Congo’s Kwango Province. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: Mystery disease kills over 30 in remote area

Monday, December 09, 2024
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Africa

Archaeologists uncover Ptolemaic artifacts in Egypt

Monday, December 09, 2024
Clare Akamanzi, CEO of NBA Africa discussed about the need for perspective shift, economic potential of sports, and returns on investment in the sector. Courtesy
Africa

NBA Africa’s Akamanzi on sports investment, returns

Monday, December 09, 2024
National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate and former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has won the elections. internet
Africa

Ghana’s ex-President Mahama wins election in historic comeback

Sunday, December 08, 2024
Rwandan Ambassador to Zimbabwe James Musoni (right) and RCS Commissioner General Evariste Murenzi (centre) attended the graduation ceremony in Zimbabwe on Friday, December 6. Courtesy
Africa

Five Rwandan correctional officers complete training in Zimbabwe

Friday, December 06, 2024
Experts engage in a discussion during the the Africa Trade Development Forum in Kigali on Monday, December 2. Courtesy
Africa

Can artificial intelligence revolutionise customs in Africa?

Friday, December 06, 2024
President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina delivers his remarks during the opening of the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days on December 4, in Rabat, Morocco. Courtesy
Africa

Africa is prime investment destination for energy transition – AfDB’s Adesina

Thursday, December 05, 2024