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January 28, 2025

EU condemns attacks on embassies in DR Congo

Official reports noted that the attacks on embassies on Tuesday affected, among others, the EU countries of France and Belgium.

European Union
January 26, 2025

UN relocates non-essential workers amid tension in DR Congo

The UN agency’s Chief of Office in Goma, Abdoulaye Barry, said that the situation was becoming increasingly unsafe for both civilians and aid teams

Democratic Republic of the Congo
January 17, 2025

WHO prepares to support Tanzania in Marburg virus response

There is no licensed treatment or vaccine for Marburg virus disease. Supportive care, including rehydration and symptom treatment, improves survival rates.

Patients in Tanzanian hospital
January 9, 2025

China reaffirms commitment to strengthen ties with Africa

He said a visit to the Central African country was designed to build consensus on improving and upgrading the forum’s cooperation.

PRESIDENT XI
January 3, 2025

Chinese foreign affairs minister to visit Nigeria, Congo, Chad, Namibia in January

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning disclosed this at a virtual news conference organised by the ministry on Friday in Beijing.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
January 2, 2025

Thailand announces e-visa process for Nigerians, Ghanaians, other nationals  

The embassy added that it reserved the rights to request additional documents, interview in person in Abuja, and amend visa categories as deemed necessary.

Thailand e-visa
November 26, 2024

Wars, extreme weather conditions displace 35 million in Africa: Report

Wars and extreme weather conditions have driven up the number of people in Africa who are fleeing within their own country.

Unrest in South Sudan (Credit: Foreign Policy)
November 23, 2024

AMGA 2024: Tanzania sweep men, women’s 42km full marathon

Tanzania on Saturday completed a clean sweep in the 42km full marathon of the men’s and women’s categories at the ongoing 2024 Africa Military Games in Abuja.

AMGA 2024: Tanzania men 42km full marathon
October 11, 2024

Rwanda’s Marburg virus cases hit 58, with 13 deaths

The minister said Rwanda, in collaboration with the Africa CDC and other partners, was working hard to contain the Marburg virus.

Marburg virus
October 9, 2024

Rwanda creating obstacles in talks to ease M23 conflict: Congo

Rwanda noted that Congo refused to sign a deal as part of peace talks mediated by Angola.

Rwanda (Credit: sputnik africa)