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Why IMF approved $114.8m emergency funding for South Sudan

Thursday, March 02, 2023

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Kenyan state house mandates fasting for staff

Thursday, March 02, 2023

Delegates at In the 9th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development Forum (ARFSD-9) held in Niamey, Niger. Courtesy

Global action needed for equitable resource distribution in Africa

Thursday, March 02, 2023

Niger’s Minister for Secondary and Higher Education, Research and Technology, Habi Mahamadou.

Africa urged to prioritize investment in STEM

Thursday, March 02, 2023

President-Elect Bola Tinubu addresses gathered supporters and the country after receiving his certificate at a ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Election officials declared Tinubu the winner of Nigeria's presidential election Wednesday, keeping the ruling party in power in Africa's most populous nation. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Who is Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s president-elect?

Thursday, March 02, 2023

Amina Mohammed.

African-led solutions key to achieving SDGs, says UN’s Amina Mohammed

Thursday, March 02, 2023

First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers remarks during the launch of African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Rwanda Chapter at Intare Conference Arena on March 1. Photos by Craish Bahizi

First Lady launches African Women Leaders Network Rwanda Chapter

Thursday, March 02, 2023

Participants in a group photo at a workshop that brought together representatives of the African Union, the United Nations, policymakers from across Africa, security personnel, and members of civil society, on February 27.

Preventing children use in conflicts is key to transform violence – Experts

Thursday, March 02, 2023

Félix Tshisekedi ,DR Congo President. Seventeen provincial members of parliament in North Kivu have asked President Felix Tshisekedi to address the root causes of the FDLR presence in eastern DR Congo.

Congolese MPs pressure Tshisekedi to address FDLR presence

Thursday, March 02, 2023

Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana (middle) with officials of The Charles R. Drew University. Courtesy

Rwanda, Los Angeles City explore areas of partnership

Thursday, March 02, 2023

Vice Chancellor, Prof. David Karungu Wang’ombe.

We are committed to producing competent graduates – new UoK officials

Thursday, March 02, 2023

2023 OurCrowd summit. Photo byTomer Foltyn

Innovations that work: What we can learn from Israel

Thursday, March 02, 2023

Reporters during a press conference as President Kagame addresses them at Village Urugwiro on March 1. Courtesy

Kagame calls for ‘proper strategy’ to cushion Africa from Ukraine war shocks

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

President Paul Kagame says Rwanda could soon partner with a major football club, marking the third deal after that of Arsenal and Paris St.Germain.

Kagame hints at new deal with major football club

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

President Paul Kagame addresses local and foreign journalists,during a press conference, at Village Urugwiro on Wednesday, March 1. Courtesy

DR Congo war threats to Kigali far-fetched – Kagame

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

President Kagame addressing a press conference on Wednesday, that was attended by local and foreign journalists, at Village Urugwiro

DR Congo’s problems cannot just be wished away – Kagame

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

Trademark Africa CEO David Beer (right) signs an MoU with Tony Blair Institute Africa Managing Director Rishon Chimboza (centre) and Trade Catalyst Africa Chairman Patrick Obath (left) in Nairobi Kenya on February 27, 2023. Photo by NMG

Trademark, Tony Blair Institute join hands to boost intra-Africa trade

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

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Kabuga rewarded Interahamwe for killing Tutsi – witness

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

Bola Tinubu gestures toward the crowd during a campaign rally in Lagos. He has been declared the winner of Nigeria's presidential elections. Michele Spatari/AFP via Getty Images

Tinubu elected Nigeria’s president, replacing Buhari

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

Officials and engineers pose for a group photo during the launch. The design and construction will be done by Rwandan firms Atelier and HYGEBAT, respectively. The construction will last for 12 months.

FEATURED: Norrsken Kigali House announces third phase of construction

Wednesday, March 01, 2023