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AU vows to safeguard security gains in Somalia ahead of troop exit. Intenet
Africa

AU vows to safeguard security gains in Somalia ahead of troop exit

Monday, May 06, 2024
Ten candidates, including transitional President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno and Prime Minister Succes Masra, are contesting in the election. Internet
Africa

Voting underway in Chad presidential election

Monday, May 06, 2024
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Amb Moussa Faki Mahamat, has condemned, the murderous bombardment of the camps of the internally displaced persons in Lac-Vert and Mugunga. Courtesy
Africa

AU condemns attack on camps of internally displaced persons in eastern DR Congo

Monday, May 06, 2024
After dislodging the Islamic State-linked terrorists from major towns and villages in Cabo Delgado Province, in northern Mozambique, Rwandan and Mozambican troops have moved south in the neighbouring province of Nampula, where they are pursing the terrorists.
Africa

Rwanda, Mozambique armies pursue terrorists in Mozambique’s Nampula Province

Monday, May 06, 2024
The main bridge has a total length of 520 meters and the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. (Xinhua/Hua Hongli)
Africa

Magufuli Bridge project under construction in Tanzania

Monday, May 06, 2024
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, speaks during the signing ceremony as Kipchumba Murkomen, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport takes notes. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda, Kenya agree to extend railway network

Saturday, May 04, 2024
Passengers pose for photos at a train station in Kampala, Uganda, May 2, 2024. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)
Africa

Uganda resumes passenger train services in Kampala after renovation

Saturday, May 04, 2024
People pull a car submerged in flood water along Thika Road in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, on May 1, 2024. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)
Africa

Kenya faces devastating losses as heavy rains trigger widespread flooding

Friday, May 03, 2024
A single currency was to be adopted by 2024. Members resolved to extend the timeline by 10 more years to 2031.
Africa

Is the proposed East African single currency a pipe dream?

Friday, May 03, 2024
Rebel spokesperson Lt Col Willy Ngoma said Rubaya fell into the hands of rebel fighters following clashes with government troops.
Africa

DR Congo: M23 rebels seize key town of Rubaya, insist on ‘stopping genocide’

Thursday, May 02, 2024
Kenya's newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Muriu Kahariri. PHOTO | FILE
Africa

Ruto names Kenya's new defence chief

Thursday, May 02, 2024
Kenya President William Ruto visits some places that were affected by floods at Ngeya Girls Secondary School in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County on Tuesday, April 30. Courtesy
Africa

Kagame condoles with Kenya after deadly floods

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
President Paul Kagame speaks during the past edition of AFRICA CEO Forum in Kigali on March 25, 2019. Five Presidents are expected to attend the upcoming Africa CEO Forum 2024. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa

Five presidents to attend Africa CEO Forum in Kigali

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Army Chief of Staff (ACOS), Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, interacts with Rwandan peacekeepers at the UN Thongping Base Camp in Juba, South Sudan, on Tuesday, April 30.
Africa

RDF Army Chief of Staff visits Rwandan peacekeepers in South Sudan

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
At least 40 killed as dam bursts in Kenya amid heavy downpour. Internet
Africa

At least 40 killed as dam bursts in Kenya amid heavy downpour

Monday, April 29, 2024
Chevron Namibia's Channa Kurukulasuriya and Namcor's Ebson Uangtua during the signing ceremony.Courtesy
Africa

Namibia, Chevron sign deal for developing offshore oil block

Monday, April 29, 2024
Kenya has postponed by a week the scheduled schools reopening to May 6. Courtesy
Africa

Kenya postpones schools reopening over flooding

Monday, April 29, 2024
Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways, has announced that it is suspending its flights to Kinshasa. File
Africa

Kenya Airways halts Kinshasa flights over staff detention by DR Congo military intelligence

Monday, April 29, 2024
Supporters of South Africa's governing African National Congress carry a mock coffin of the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) during the party's final rally at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, May 5, 2019. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Africa

South Africa puts in place security measures for upcoming elections: official

Monday, April 29, 2024
Central bank governors from East African Community (EAC) are meeting in Juba, South Sudan
Africa

EAC central bankers meet in South Sudan

Monday, April 29, 2024