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Africa

November 1, 2024

Botswana’s ruling party suffers defeat after 58 years in power

Incumbent president, Mr Masisi, 63, a former UNICEF worker, conceded defeat in a press conference on Friday, promising to “support” the president-elect.

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi
October 31, 2024

Sudan urges international community to tackle violent crisis in Sahel

Mr Taboul said that without safety in Sudan, there would be no safety across the region with open borders that could affect regional security

Map of Sudan. [PHOTO CREDIT: CDC]
October 29, 2024

Ghana to import petroleum from Dangote refinery: Official

He proposed a common West African currency to reduce FX volatility and stabilise regional economies.

Dangote Refinery
October 29, 2024

Morocco, France sign historic partnership deal to boost bilateral relations 

The government said the bilateral deal reaffirmed mutual cooperation and strategic autonomy.

French President Emmanuel Macron , Morocco’s King Mohammed VI
October 28, 2024

Tunisia coast guard recovers bodies of 16 migrants

The bodies of 13 sub-Saharan African migrants were also recovered in the same area in October.

Migrants boat capsizing
October 25, 2024

African celebrities release new song to drive polio immunisation

Leading music stars and celebrity actors across West and Central Africa have released a new song, ‘No More Zero Dose’, to help bring childhood immunisation back on track.

Cobhams, Ali Nuhu, Kate Henshaw, Master Soumy, Mawndoe, Omawumi, Qing Madi, Sekouba Bambino, Spyro, Stanley Enow
October 23, 2024

43 students hospitalised for suspected food poisoning in South Africa

On October 6, six children died from suspected food poisoning in Johannesburg, and over 130 students were hospitalised for similar reasons earlier this month.

South African schoolchildren.
October 23, 2024

Zambia voices concern over escalating conflicts in Sudan

Zambia has expressed concern over the ongoing conflict between two warring factions in Sudan, which has triggered a devastating humanitarian crisis.

Sudan war
October 23, 2024

WFP delivers life-saving aid to one million people in Burkina Faso

WFP has reached a significant milestone in its humanitarian response in Burkina Faso, according to a report released on Tuesday.

WFP aid truck
October 21, 2024