• 30 March, 2025
Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth
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Mauritius Bans Social Media Before Elections: Then Removes Ban

In a controversial decision, Mauritius has suspended access to all social media platforms until November 11, the day following the

Kenya’s new Deputy President Kithure Kindiki
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Kenya’s New Deputy President Sworn In After Predecessor Impeached

Kithure Kindiki has been officially sworn in as Kenya’s new Deputy President, stepping into the role following the impeachment of

News of rich mineral reserves in Burundi forest reserve sparks debate
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News of Rich Mineral Reserves in Burundi Forest Reserve Sparks Debate

The news that a large quantity of cassiterite and coltan ores has been found in a nature reserve in Burundi

BasiGo CEO Jit Bhattacharya and Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror, Kenya Power Managing Director and Chief Executive
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BasiGo Secures $42M to Expand Electric Bus Fleet Across East Africa

BasiGo, the leading provider of electric bus solutions in sub-Saharan Africa, has raised $42 million in new capital to scale

Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
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Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Removed From Office

In a dramatic turn of events, Kenyan senators voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday, despite his absence

Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
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Kenya’s Deputy Prez Gachagua Falls Ill During Impeachment

Kenya’s Senate is proceeding with the impeachment hearing of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, despite his hospitalisation due to illness. Gachagua,

India's President Murmu’s First Visit to Africa: Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi
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India’s President Droupadi Murmu’s First Visit to Africa: Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi

Indian President Droupadi Murmu embarked on a historic seven-day visit to three African nations—Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi—marking the first-ever visit

Kenya and Haiti Call for International Support to Strengthen Anti-Gang Mission
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Kenya and Haiti Call in Pledged Support to Strengthen Anti-Gang Mission

The leaders of Kenya and Haiti are urging the international community to fulfill their commitments to a U.N.-backed peacekeeping mission

Venâncio Mondlane (left) and Daniel Chapo (right)
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Mozambique Votes: Frelimo Eyes Another Term

Vote counting began in Mozambique on Wednesday evening following an election that is widely anticipated to result in another victory

Rwanda's Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana
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Rwanda Battles Marburg Virus Outbreak with Experimental Vaccine

Rwanda is confronting its first outbreak of the Marburg virus, a highly virulent disease similar to Ebola. Since the outbreak