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How much is Africa losing to malaria?

How much is Africa losing to malaria?

At Hoima Regional Referral Hospital in Western Uganda, Tulinawe Kabaami anxiously watches over her 3-year-old ...

  • 7 February 2021
  • Africa

Senegal Wins First AFCON Title with Sadio Mané’s Penalty in Thrilling Final Against Egypt

February 6, 2021, marked a historic day for Senegalese football as the national team clinched ...

  • 6 February 2021
  • Africa

MTV Africa Music Awards Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Concerns in 2021

MTV Africa Music Awards 2021, scheduled for Kampala, Uganda, have been cancelled due to COVID-19 ...
  • 5 February 2021
  • Africa
EA security chiefs plan to end arms trade with technology

EA security chiefs plan to end arms trade with technology

Security leaders in East Africa are increasingly relying on new technology to combat the growing ...

  • 3 February 2021
  • Africa
Why Internet disruptions have rocked parts of Africa

Why Internet disruptions have rocked parts of Africa

Damage to several undersea telecommunication cables has led to widespread internet outages across parts of ...

  • 3 January 2021
  • Africa
Bomb Nearly Hits Kenyan Police Officer in Refugee Camp

Bomb Nearly Hits Kenyan Police Officer in Refugee Camp

A district commissioner reported that a bomb exploded in a refugee camp in northern Kenya, ...

  • 25 November 2020
  • Kenya
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Namibian Political Activist Michael Amushelelo Turns Himself In After Controversial Shop Raids

Namibian political activist Michael Amushelelo surrendered to the police on Friday, May 13, following allegations ...

  • 10 November 2020
  • Namibia
Ethiopia’s Fragile Peace

Ethiopia’s Fragile Peace: Can Abiy Ahmed’s Government Rebuild a Divided Nation?

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed once enjoyed international praise for his efforts to bring peace ...

  • 16 October 2020
  • Editoral
African businesses lag in digital tech use

Rwanda’s Economic Reforms and Their Effects on Business Investment

Rwanda has garnered attention for its ambitious economic reforms aimed at creating a business-friendly environment. ...

  • 15 October 2020
  • Economy & Finance
Kenya Beats Uganda To Emerge World’s Top Safari Destination

Kenya Beats Uganda To Emerge World’s Top Safari Destination

Kenya has been honored once more as the world’s leading safari destination by the World ...

  • 9 October 2020
  • Kenya
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August 20th is the day in 1960 that Senegal breaks from the Mali Federation, declaring its independence.

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