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Africa

September 9, 2024

At least 20 killed by RSF’s shelling in central Sudan

Sudan has been engulfed in a deadly conflict between the SAF and the RSF, resulting in at least 16,650 deaths.

RSF forces
September 8, 2024

China applauds Nigeria’s leading role in ECOWAS sub-region

A joint statement noted that China urged other international actors to refrain from actions that could turn the region into a space for geopolitical contestation.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu
September 8, 2024

ECOWAS parliamentarians propose laws to boost subregional healthcare, education

The report stated, “The committee stresses the need for community MPs to undertake awareness-raising, education, and information campaigns for the benefit of the local population.’’

ECOWAS
September 6, 2024

Net Rights Coalition criticises Tanzanian government for blocking access to X

“As a network promoting digital rights in Africa, we condemn the confirmed internet disruption in the country which limited access to X,” the coalition said.

X logo (formerly Twitter)
September 6, 2024

Nigeria, other African countries lose $68 billion yearly to degradation: ECA

“The stakes are high. Climate change is costing African economies up to 15 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) annually,” Ms Morsi.

African Union leaders (Credit: worldpoliticsreview)
September 6, 2024

U.S. court sentences Angolan to 194 months in prison over child abuse

Ray was sentenced to 194 months in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release.

U.S. PRISON
September 6, 2024

U.S. govt fines South African company IRD SA over fraudulent acts

IRD SA submitted six vouchers to USAID that falsely certified compliance with the award, and improperly sought reimbursement for costs associated with the idled workers.

IRD SA and USAID
September 5, 2024

First mpox vaccines donated from EU to arrive in Congo

According to a statement, the commission and EU member states have pledged a total of 566,500 doses to halt the spread of the virus.

Mpox vaccine
September 5, 2024

Ugandan runner Cheptegei dies after alleged attack by boyfriend

Cheptegei suffered burns in more than 75 per cent of her body in the attack in Kenya on Sunday.

Rebecca Cheptegei
September 5, 2024

China promises sustenance of high-level cooperation with Africa

The Chinese officials said, “Since 2019, Hunan provincial leaders have visited African countries including Kenya, Nigeria, Madagascar, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.’’

2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation