2nd African health confab underway in Morocco
Speakers at the the Second African Conference on Health Risk Reduction under the theme ‘Health in Africa: Water, Environment and
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African Politics
Politics making the rounds and shaping Economic Independence in Africa
Burkina Faso junta says it thwarted coup attempt
Burkina Faso’s military government said Wednesday it had foiled a coup attempt the previous day, almost a year after the
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French ambassador to Niger returns to Paris amid escalating tensions
French ambassador to Niger returns to Paris amid escalating tensions By Chris Liakos, CNN CNN — The French ambassador to
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Mali delays February polls for ‘technical reasons’
The military junta in Mali has said it will postpone the presidential election that had been scheduled for February. A
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ALAN KYREMANTEN RESIGNS FROM THE NPP
Mr. John Alan Kyeremanten, a New Patriotic Party flag bearer, announced his withdrawal from the flag bearer race in a
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UNGA: Burkina Faso warns against Libya scenario in Niger, slams “international hypocrisy”
In a speech lasting almost 40 minutes delivered in a vehement tone, Burkina Faso’s Minister of State addressed the 78th
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Mali’s military junta announces postponement of presidential election
The ruling junta in Mali announced on Monday the postponement of presidential elections scheduled for February 2023. In a statement,
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African countries divided over UN vote against Russia
The UN General Assembly on Wednesday condemned Russia’s “illegal annexations” of Ukrainian territory after Moscow vetoed a similar text in
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Chad: New interim prime minister vows freedoms, rights
Former Chadian opposition figure Saleh Kebzabo says that the respect of “all freedoms” and “human rights in all their forms”
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Algeria hailed by EU energy chief for ‘partnership’
Algeria has been hailed for its “long-term strategic partnership” with the european union EU, as the bloc turns to Africa’s
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Mali: Junta leader Assimi Goita receives draft constitution
Mali’s junta leader Colonel Assimi Goita received a draft of a new constitution on Tuesday, a key part of the
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In Lesotho, Maseru residents react to elections results
Following the Lesotho elections, Maseru residents react to the results, in which the businessman-turned-politician Sam Matekane is set to become
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Prepare for more flood – Authorities caution Nigerians
Nigeria is likely to experience more floods in different states in the coming days, according to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency.
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Ibrahim Traoré appointed President of Burkina Faso
Captain Ibrahim Traoré was appointed president of Burkina Faso on Wednesday. The appointment comes less than a week after the
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Burkina Faso 2024 vote still expected amid coup –Junta leader
Burkina Faso’s new junta leader said Monday that the West African nation will still aim to hold an election by
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Climate representatives gather in Kinshasa to prepare COP27
Climate representatives from more than 40 countries are gathered in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, to discuss a
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Burkina Faso’s new leader meets with government officials
Burkina Faso’s junta chief and new self-proclaimed leader, Ibrahim Traore, met with cabinet officials on Sunday following the military coup.
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King Charles III to host South African leader in state visit
King Charles III will welcome South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to the U.K. for three days of high-level talks next
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Nigerian presidential campaign kicks off in Lagos
Thousands of Nigerians filled the streets of Lagos and other cities on Saturday in support of Labour Party candidate Peter
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Ethiopia: Tigrayan rebels announce redeployment of troops
The rebel authorities in Tigray say they have withdrawn their troops from areas they occupied in the neighbouring Amhara region
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