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The United Nations-chartered ship Brave Commander will shortly set sail from Ukraine bound for Africa after it finishes loading more than 23,000 metric tonnes of wheat in the Ukrainian port of Pivdennyi, a UN official said. The ship, which arrived in the port near Odessa, will sail to Ethiopia via a grain corridor through the […]
Al-Qaida’s affiliate in Mali claimed Monday (15 August) it had killed four mercenaries from Russia’s private military firm, Wagner Group, as France announced its forces have completed their withdrawal from the conflict-torn country. The media unit for Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM), said in a statement its fighters clashed with the Russian mercenaries Saturday […]
Deputy President William Ruto was declared the winner of the close presidential election in Kenya over five-time contender Raila Odinga, amid drama and disagreement across parts of the Kenyan capital. Wafula Chebukati, chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), announced that Ruto had won the election with 50.49% of the vote to Odinga’s […]
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union has commended Morocco for co-organizing the first specialized training workshop for AU short-term election observers in Rabat last June. The Council also encouraged the AU Commission and Morocco to continue co-organizing similar training on a regular basis and to mobilize the necessary financial and technical resources […]
Several African officials and actors praised, Friday in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, the pioneering role played by King Mohammed VI in bolstering cooperation between African ulema (theologians) and strengthening the ties of fraternity between the peoples of the continent. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the final of the 3rd edition of the Mohammed VI […]
Dozens died in anti-government protests in Sierra Leone’s capital of Freetown and two other towns on Wednesday, August 10 as shocked citizens sought safety behind closed doors. Authorities in Sierra Leone have said at least 21 civilians and six police officers have been killed in clashes that broke out during anti-government protests. In Freetown, hundreds […]
Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to begin talks to ease the tensions between the two countries in eastern Congo, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday (11 August). Speaking in Rwanda’s capital Kigali, Blinken said the presidents of Rwanda and DR of Congo, Paul Kagame and Felix Tshisekedi, who have […]
South Africa’s Aspen Pharmacare may soon be forced to halt its Covid-19 vaccine production as the overall demand, including government contracts for Covid-19 antivirals and vaccines, dry up. Aspen currently produces vaccines for Johnson & Johnson and, in March, it struck a deal to produce, price, and sell its own-brand version of the shot for […]
Mali’s military government has been handed over several fighter jets and helicopters by Russia that is positioning itself to fill a political vacuum, as French and European forces are in the process of withdrawing from the country. The aircraft were formally received during a ceremony at Bamako’s airport, with Malian President Assimi Goita and Russian […]
Many, if not most, African economies have endured a torrid time over recent years, as their finances have been hard hit by two global crises – Covid-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war. As a result, numerous states across Africa have turned to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for assistance. Ghana is expecting to receive $3 billion […]