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Africa

June 22, 2024

Malian parties say leaders arrested amid political crackdown

Mali, a West African country that has been under military rule since a coup in 2020, issued a decree in April restricting political life to maintain public order.

Col. Assimi Goita
June 21, 2024

Kenya: 24-year-old shot dead in Nairobi tax protests

The human rights organisation Amnesty International reported that at least 200 people had been injured during Thursday’s protests in Nairobi alone.

Nairobi protest
June 20, 2024

Afreximbank commits $2 billion facility to support Africa’s health product manufacturing

He said African pharmaceutical companies faced severe impacts of global health, security and economic challenges.

Afreximbank
June 20, 2024

Again, Kenyans protest tax hike as parliament proceeds with Finance Bill 

On Tuesday, Nairobi witnessed chaotic scenes as protesters disrupted parliamentary proceedings in opposition to the Finance Bill.

Protesting Kenyans
June 20, 2024

Nigeria, Ghana to represent Africa in U.S. spelling bee competition

Young Educators Foundation has announced that Nigeria and Ghana will represent Africa at the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Spelling Bee (credit: cradle to career)
June 20, 2024

Somalia expects 3.1% GDP growth, rebounding from drought, commodity price shocks

Somalia needs to get ahead of the impacts of acute climate disasters – investing in resilience and preparedness, rather than spending on humanitarian aid.

Somalia market (credit: boston globe)
June 20, 2024

We have lots of issues in common; let’s work together, Tinubu tells Ramaphosa

“I really enjoyed your speech at the ceremony. I was delighted to listen to you,” Mr Tinubu told South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

President Bola Tinubu and President Cyril Ramaphosa
June 20, 2024

Gov. Ododo disburses N370 million community revolving loan to Kogi farmers

Mr Ododo said that within his five months in office, his administration had implemented various initiatives to enhance agricultural productivity.

Gov. Ododo and Kogi farmers
June 19, 2024

Egypt illegally deported Sudanese refugees: Amnesty International

The rights group said it had documented 12 incidents in which Egyptian authorities returned an estimated 800 Sudanese.

Sudanese refugees and Egyptian president
June 19, 2024

South Africa’s Ramaphosa vows to fight inequality as power-sharing begins

Mr Ramaphosa has yet to announce his new government, which will be negotiated with members of the new alliance.

Ramaphosa giving inauguration speech