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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Abeokuta, Ogun state of Nigeria, Nov. 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Ming)

China's development great opportunity for Africa, says former Nigerian president

Saturday, January 04, 2025

Tourists visit the Sphinx at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on Jan. 2, 2025. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Wednesday that the country received a record high of 15.7 million tourists in 2024, according to a statement issued by the Egyptian cabinet. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

PHOTOS: Egypt breaks record with 15.7m tourists in 2024

Friday, January 03, 2025

Mozambican President-elect Daniel Chapo will be inaugurated on January 15.

Mozambican court sets January 15 for Daniel Chapo inauguration as president

Friday, January 03, 2025

The construction of Ugandan crude oil pipeline is on course, according to the country's Minister of Energy and Mineral Development.

Uganda says construction of 1,443-km regional crude oil pipeline on course

Friday, January 03, 2025

The Nairobi Securities Exchange maintained its rally on the first trading day of 2025.

Kenyan stock market maintains rally on first trading day of 2025

Friday, January 03, 2025

Chad is one of the Sahel countries that have ordered French troops to withdraw.

Why is the Sahel turning its back on France?

Friday, January 03, 2025

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Senegalese president announces end of all foreign military presence

Thursday, January 02, 2025

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AU commits to stabilization efforts in Somalia in 2025 as new mission begins work

Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Mozambique creates commission to investigate Maputo prison break.

Mozambique creates commission to investigate Maputo prison break

Monday, December 30, 2024

At least 71 people died in Ethiopia when a truck packed with passengers plunged into a river.

Ethiopia: Over 70 killed in road accident

Monday, December 30, 2024

UN Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution to authorize the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) from Jan. 1, 2025.

Security Council authorizes new AU peacekeeping mission in Somalia

Saturday, December 28, 2024

Zimbabwe's inflation slows to 3.7 pct in December. internet

Zimbabwe's inflation slows to 3.7 pct in December

Saturday, December 28, 2024

African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat on Thursday expressed concern over the post-election violence in Mozambique

AU expresses concern over post-election violence in Mozambique

Friday, December 27, 2024

A worker charges an electric minibus at a factory in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, March 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

Ethiopia introduces incentives to speed up transition to electric mobility

Friday, December 27, 2024

Kenyan President William Ruto is leading tributes for deceased veteran volleyball legend Janet Wanja who died Thursday, December 26, after a battle with cancer-courtesy

Ruto leads tributes as Kenyans mourn deceased volleyball star Janet Wanja

Friday, December 27, 2024

Ethiopia introduces incentives to speed up transition to electric mobility.

Ethiopia introduces incentives to speed up transition to electric mobility

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Justice Geraldine Umugwaneza, the newly elected President of East African Magistrates and Judges Association. Courtesy

Umugwaneza’s journey to helm of East Africa magistrates' body

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Tanzania receives 264 Chinese-made cargo wagons for SGR electric trains

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

A court ruling proclaimed Daniel Chapo the winner of the Oct. 9 general elections of Mozambique.

SADC welcomes court ruling on Mozambique's general elections

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Mozambique's Daniel Chapo the winner of the October 9 general elections. Internet

Mozambique: Daniel Chapo declared October election winner

Tuesday, December 24, 2024