Africa

UN reports record number of civilians killed in airstrikes across Ethiopia’s Tigray region

In a devastating turn of events, Ethiopia’s northernmost Tigray region has experienced its deadliest series ...

angola

Lessons from war: How Angola wants to turn a page

This November, Angola marks 48 years since gaining independence. The country, now Africa’s second-largest oil ...

Algeria Advances to CHAN Semi-Finals After Defeating Niger

Algeria Advances to CHAN Semi-Finals After Defeating Niger

Algeria is facing Niger in the semi-finals of the 7th African Nations Championship (CHAN) on ...

Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Begins Power Production

On October 1, 2022, Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam officially commenced power production, marking a ...
Lourenço

Angola’s Lourenco pledges more economic reforms

Angolan President J. Lourenço was sworn in for his second term on Thursday, promising to ...

Egyptian warship delivers more weaponry to Somalia, officials say

Egyptian warship delivers more weaponry to Somalia, officials say

An Egyptian warship recently delivered a large amount of military equipment to Somalia, including anti-aircraft ...

Rwanda Hosts CHOGM Summit Welcoming Global Leaders

Rwanda hosts the 2022 CHOGM Summit in Kigali, welcoming global leaders to address issues such ...

Morocco Advances Space Program with New Satellite Launch

On September 18, 2022, Morocco launched the Mohammed VI-B satellite, advancing its space program to ...
Christine Mboma

Injuries Keep Namibian Sprinters Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi Out of African Senior Athletics Championships

Namibian sprinters Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi will not participate in the upcoming African Senior ...

Best Non Resident Bank Account in South Africa

Opening a Non Resident Bank Account in South Africa is crucial for many foreign nationals ...

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