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Africa

July 19, 2024

EAC hails Rwandan general elections as peaceful, credible

The East African Community on Thursday described Monday’s general elections in Rwanda as peaceful and generally reflecting people’s will.

Paul Kagame
July 18, 2024

UNDP report highlights climate action opportunities in Africa

UNDP) has highlighted climate action opportunities in Africa in its new report on Africa Investment Climate Opportunities.

UNDP
July 18, 2024

Burundi, UN inaugurate programme against HIV/AIDS

The Burundian government and the United Nations system in Burundi on Thursday launched a four-year programme to fight HIV/AIDS.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
July 18, 2024

Kenyan police ban protests in central Nairobi

The police said the lack of a clear leader, mostly among the young protesters, made it difficult for the police to enforce safety protocols.

Kenyan police shootings protesters
July 16, 2024

Somali militiamen hijack heavy weapons after convoy ambush

Mr Shire said five people died from both sides over weapons after the ambush.

Somalia
July 16, 2024

Africa’s strongman Kagame set for fourth term with 99% votes in Rwanda’s presidential election

Mr Kagame has been president of the country since 2000 but has, in practice, been leading Rwanda since 1994.

Paul Kagame
July 16, 2024

IAEM recommends local expertise for disaster management in Africa

The president of IAEM Africa, Susan Agada, stated this at the IAEM’s inaugural symposium in Abuja on Monday.

Photo from Tonga disaster (Credit: BBC)
July 15, 2024

Sudan crisis has displaced 10 million people: AU Panel

“There is a very serious humanitarian crisis there; it is a very worrisome situation,” Mr Chambas said.

SUDAN CRISIS
July 15, 2024

Somalia reports over 16,000 new cholera cases, 134 deaths in 2024

In 2023, more than 18,304 cumulative cases of cholera and 46 deaths were reported in Somalia, with more than half being children aged below five years.

Cholera patients
July 15, 2024

Local expertise key to disaster management in Africa: IAEM

She stressed the need to speak with one voice in addressing the myriad challenges confronting Africa.

International Association of Emergency Management Africa