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Category: Africa
Nigerian doctors reject ‘anti-brain drain’ bill, as it is no solution to doctors’ exodus
Young doctors in Africa often go abroad to complete their studies and then end up staying there, which has resulted in a massive brain drain ... Read More
Tanzania’s communication sector records impressive boom with 98% penetration
Tanzania's communication sector has recorded a significant growth as it approaches the saturation point of 100% penetration, according to the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA). ... Read More
Burkina Faso denounces international coalition plotting against Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso’s Defense Minister colonel-major Kassoum Coulibaly slammed what he called an international coalition plotting against the country, including violations of its airspace. Coulibaly, who ... Read More
Gabon: Will Ali Bongo seek a third term in office?
Gabon’s President Ali Bongo has vowed to continue leading the central African country with a view to “finishing the job”, few months ahead of the ... Read More
Efficient ports are key to Africa’s future economic success
While the ability to export products or import inputs efficiently will be key to helping African countries engage more comprehensively with global trade, a new ... Read More
UN: Morocco’s Ambassador Co-leads New Science, Technology and Innovation Coalition for Africa
Morocco's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, has been appointed co-chair of the new Science, Technology, and Innovation Coalition for Africa (STI). Launched ... Read More
African, int’l news outlets call on Burkinabe and Malian junta to respect press freedom
A group of 30 African and international news organizations and rights groups have joined in an appeal for press freedom in Mali and Burkina Faso, ... Read More
German Chancellor to visit East Africa, talks to focus on Sudan crisis, clean energy
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz heads Thursday May 4 to Ethiopia and Kenya, where talks will focus on reaffirming strategic alliances in the region, though the ... Read More
Africa pays price as global powers jostle for its gas and critical minerals
Europe is increasingly turning to Africa to find alternatives for Russian energy supplies it has shunned since the start of the war with Ukraine, while ... Read More
Côte d’Ivoire: Alassan Ouattara to name 4th Abidjan bridge after ex-rival Laurent Gbagbo
Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassan Ouattara decided Tuesday to name the under construction fourth bridge in capital Abidjan after former leader and rival Laurent Gbagbo as ... Read More