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Niger's General Abdourahamane Tchiani (C) welcomed his Malian and Burkinabé counterparts, Col Assimi Goïta (L) and Capt Ibrahim Traoré (R), to Niamey
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Mali Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Ukraine Over Allegedly Supporting Terrorism

Mali has announced the immediate severing of diplomatic relations with Ukraine following comments from a Ukrainian military intelligence spokesperson about

Emancipation, Independence and national purpose
Africa Diaspora History News Social World

Trinidad and Tobago: Emancipation, Independence and national purpose

Year after year citizens of Trinidad and Tobago take justifiable pride in marking three profoundly significant milestones: African Emancipation, Indian

Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS Executive Director
Africa Family Health News Science Social World

Most New HIV Infections Occurred Outside sub-Saharan Africa

For the first time in history, the majority of new HIV infections have occurred outside sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting both significant

Zimbabwe Wins Rugby Africa Men's Cup 2024 Victory
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Zimbabwe Wins Rugby Africa Men’s Cup 2024 Victory

Zimbabwe emerged victorious in the Rugby Africa Men’s Cup on Sunday, claiming their first title in 12 years with a

US$8.9 Million Stolen and Hidden in Jersey To Be Returned to Nigerians
Africa Diaspora News Politics Social West

Opinion: The Call for a Nationwide Protest in Nigeria Should Have Been Avoided

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy

Ugandan police officers detain protestors during a rally against what the protesters say are rampant corruption and human rights abuses by the country's rulers in Kampala, Uganda July 23, 2024. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa
Africa East News Politics Social

Inspired by Kenya, Anti-Corruption Protests in Uganda Continue

President Yoweri Museveni has praised Uganda’s security forces for successfully thwarting anti-corruption protests that began on Tuesday. In a statement

African faith leaders call for debt forgiveness in 2025 Jubilee year
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African faith leaders call for debt forgiveness in 2025 Jubilee year

African faith leaders are calling for debt forgiveness as the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee year approaches to help their countries tackle

AfCFTA building, Accra, Ghana
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Nigeria Launches Inaugural AfCFTA Shipment, Marking a Milestone in Continental Trade Integration

Five years after inaugurating the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the first shipment of Nigeria’s

Ghana Supreme Court
Africa Diaspora Family News Politics Social West

Ghana’s Supreme Court Upholds Law Criminalising Gay Sex

Ghana’s Supreme Court upheld a long-standing law criminalising gay sex on Wednesday, dealing a significant blow to LGBTQ+ rights in

President of Nigeria Bola Tinubu
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Nigeria Increases Minimum Wage Amid Economic Struggles

Nigerian lawmakers have passed legislation to more than double the minimum wage to 70,000 naira ($44.16) a month, following extended