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Category: Africa
Uganda’s military operations in DRC have killed hundreds of IS-allied militants
More than 560 members of a rebel group linked to the Islamic State (IS) have been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since ... Read More
Niger accuses France of deploying troops, equipment in ECOWAS states for military intervention
Niger’s junta has accused France of deploying troops in several West African countries in preparation for a military intervention in Niger, as experts warn the ... Read More
Africa Union joins G20: ensuring African voices are heard and respected globally
The African Union made history on Saturday (9 September) when it became the 21st permanent member of the Group of 20 (G20) during the G20 ... Read More
AfDB launches $1bn fund to boost access to climate finance for Africa’s youth
Almost $1 billion will be disbursed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) to young entrepreneurs to help tackle climate change on the continent, AfDB President ... Read More
East African govts urged to fast-track implementation of region’s single currency
The East African countries have not done enough to make sufficient progress in delivering on the pending actions outlined in the East African Monetary Union ... Read More
Senegal: over 100 migrants intercepted off coast as EU spends millions to curb illegal migration
A Senegalese patrol boat stopped the journey of 118 irregular migrants off the country's coast earlier this week, as European countries are stepping up efforts ... Read More
Nigeria, South Africa are world’s most crypto-savvy nations — global survey
Two African countries — Nigeria and South Africa — have been listed among the most crypto-savvy countries in the world, according to a new 2023 ... Read More
Mali: dozens killed in twin attacks on passenger boat and army base
Three days of mourning have been declared in Mali following attacks on an army base and a passenger boat on the Niger River in the ... Read More
Africa-Football: Host countries of AFCON 2025 & 2027 will be unveiled Sept.27
Host countries of Africa Cups of Nations of 2025 and 2027 will be announced on Sept.27 by the Confederation of African Football Executive Committee during ... Read More
Ousted Ali Bongo nodded to establishment of Chinese military base despite concerns of France, U.S.A.
Gabon’s former President Ali Bongo, before being deposed on August 30, had given China the authorization to establish a military base on Mandji island, in ... Read More