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President Emmerson Mnangagwa looks on as he addresses a press conference at state house in Harare, Zimbabwe on August 27, 2023. PHOTO AFP

Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty

Thursday, February 08, 2024

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Kenya starts process to repurchase Eurobonds

Thursday, February 08, 2024

Uganda President, Museveni meets with the Facilitator of the EAC-led Nairobi Peace Process, Uhuru Kenyatta to discuss the regional mandate alongside recent developments in Eastern DRC. Courtesy

Museveni, Kenyatta discuss regional mission for DR Congo

Thursday, February 08, 2024

M23 rebels look on in Kibumba in Eastern Dr Congo on December 23, 2022.

M23 vows "to deal with" DR Congo artillery, air attacks

Wednesday, February 07, 2024

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Kenya hydropower hits 471 MW amid rising water levels

Tuesday, February 06, 2024

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Senegalese parliament vote postpones presidential election to December

Tuesday, February 06, 2024

Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi.

Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi hospitalised

Monday, February 05, 2024

President Hage Geingob.

Africa mourns passing of Namibia's Hage Geingob

Monday, February 05, 2024

President Hage Geingob (left) welcomes President Paul Kagame to Windhoek, Namibia, for the 38th Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit in August 2018. Photo by Village Urugwiro.

Kagame: Geingob's commitment to a united Africa will be remembered

Monday, February 05, 2024

Namibia's President Hage Geingob, 82, died in hospital early on Sunday. Internet

Namibia's President Hage Geingob dies aged 82

Sunday, February 04, 2024

Rwanda ranks first on the list of top 10 safest countries in Africa. File

Rwanda ranks first on list of top 10 safest countries in Africa

Saturday, February 03, 2024

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Senegalese president announces postponement of Feb. 25 presidential election

Saturday, February 03, 2024

A firefighter works at the site of a fire resulting from a gas explosion in the Embakasi neighborhood in Nairobi, Kenya, Feb. 2, 2024. At least two people were killed and 222 others injured in an inferno resulting from a gas explosion in the capital of Kenya here, an official confirmed on Friday morning.(Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)

2 dead, 222 injured in gas explosion in Kenya's capital

Saturday, February 03, 2024

The awarded night-watchers pose for a group photo with officials during the celebration on Heroes Day, February 1. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Night-watchers linked to DR Congo armed soldiers’ arrest in Rubavu awarded

Friday, February 02, 2024

Thousands are fleeing the escalating crisis in DR Congo.

US congressman warns of ‘possible genocide’ against Rwandophones in DR Congo

Friday, February 02, 2024

The three include SSP Hillary Sengabo, and SSP Pelly Uwera Gakwaya, who were both former Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) spokespersons, another one is SSP Olive Mukantabana.

Rwanda Correctional Service peacekeepers honoured with UN medals

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (L) welcomes Kenya’s President William Ruto as he arrives for the Italy-Africa international conference at the Italian Senate in Rome, Italy on January 29, 2024. PHOTO _ AFP

Italy pledges new partnership with Africa

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), suspended former president Jacob Zuma. Internet

South Africa’s ANC suspends former president Jacob Zuma

Monday, January 29, 2024

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UN appeals for more funding to support Somali security forces

Monday, January 29, 2024

Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General Guang Chong decorates Rwandan peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), with UN service medals in recognition for their service on Friday, January 26. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Rwandan peacekeepers in South Sudan decorated with UN medals

Friday, January 26, 2024