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Africa

October 11, 2024

South African prosecutors not to charge Ramaphosa in ‘Farmgate’ scandal

Mr Ramaphosa, a wealthy businessman before he became president, has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.

South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa
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 11, 2024

Mozambique counts votes amid allegations of irregularities

Mozambique’s national election authorities were counting votes on Thursday as civil society monitors were compiling a parallel tally to detect possible signs of fraud.

October 11, 2024

Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia agree to strengthen security cooperation

The spat has drawn Somalia closer to Egypt, which has itself quarrelled with Ethiopia for years over Addis Ababa’s construction of a vast hydro dam on the Nile River.

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)
October 9, 2024

Kenya’s Senate to debate vice-president’s removal next week

Ms Kagondu said, “They came as a package, so they should leave as a package.’’

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
October 9, 2024

Russia, Burkina Faso talk military cooperation

According to United Nations data, Moscow has invested very little in Africa.

Putin and Burkinabe junta
October 9, 2024

Kenyan lawmakers impeach Vice-President Rigathi Gachagua

Mr Gachagua proclaimed his innocence, offering a detailed denial of the allegations.

President William Ruto and Vice-President Rigathi Gachagua
October 9, 2024

Mozambique votes in tense election likely to see ruling party win

Four candidates are vying to replace President Filipe Nyusi, who is stepping down after serving two terms.

Daniel Chapo
October 8, 2024

South Africa to file genocide evidence against Israel to international court

“The escalating situation in the Middle East is of grave concern,” said the South African president.

Cyril Ramaphosa and Benjamin Netanyahu