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Africa

January 5, 2024

UN relief coordinator demands end to Sudan conflict

No fewer than 500,000 Sudanese civilians have fled from the state capital region, “long a place of refuge for those uprooted from clashes elsewhere.”

Sudan crisis
January 5, 2024

AFCON 2023 theme song will outlive tournament, says producer

“We wanted to have a different approach from what has been done so far around anthems of previous AFCON events,” said Franck-Alcide Kacou.

AFCON 2023
January 5, 2024

Oscar Pistorius released on parole 11 years after killing girlfriend

Almost 11 years after he murdered his girlfriend, Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been released from jail on parole.

REEVA; PISTORIUS
January 5, 2024

Africa’s growth to increase in 2024, says UN report

Africa’s growth rate is projected to increase slightly from 3.3 per cent in 2023 to 3.5 per cent in 2024, while global growth is expected to slow down.

African Leaders
January 4, 2024

Zambia to agree on conditions for debt relief by Q1

Zambia, one of the African continent’s largest copper producers, defaulted on its debts three years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 4, 2024

Africa does not need charity; should be treated equally by developed nations: Italy

“What I think needs to be done in Africa is not charity. What needs to be done in Africa is to build cooperation and serious strategic relationships as equals,” said Ms Meloni.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and African leaders
January 4, 2024

Zambia in talks with WHO on cholera vaccine acquisition

Four hundred fifty-five people have been admitted to various treatment facilities.

January 3, 2024

ECOWAS secures asylum for former Sierra Leone President Bai Koroma in Nigeria after alleged coup plot

The temporary accommodation was arranged as part of an agreement to drop all charges against Mr Koroma.

Bai Koroma
January 3, 2024

Sudan’s RSF chief meets Kenyan president amid ceasefire push

On Wednesday, the leader of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) held talks with Kenyan President William Ruto.

Mohammed Hamdan Daglo and President William Ruto.
January 2, 2024

Five killed, several missing as boat capsizes in Uganda

“Efforts are underway to establish the exact number of individuals on board,’’ the police added.

Capsized boat used to illustrate the story.