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Belgium’s foreign minister Hadja Lahbib has called on the Congolese government to end ties with the FDLR, a UN-sanctioned militia linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Courtesy
Africa

Belgian FM asks DR Congo to end ties with FDLR

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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AI Breakthrough Isn't Entirely Bad News for Developing Economies in Africa

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
A banana plantation that was attacked by Panama disease in Kayonza District in Eastern Province in Rwanda. File
Agriculture

Agric biotechnology could save banana varieties ravaged by Panama disease - experts

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo on Monday, February 13, accused a government-led coalition of “slaughtering the civilian population” in North Kivu Province. Courtesy
Africa

M23 rebels threaten to march on key town in eastern DR Congo

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Amb. Claver Gatete, the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), on Monday, February 12, briefing journalists from across Africa on the upcoming ECA Conference of Ministers Finance, Planning and Economic Development (COM2024) to be held on February 28 to March 5, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Courtesy of ECA.
Africa

COM2024: Reform of global financial architecture on agenda when African ministers meet in Zimbabwe

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, speaks during a news conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on December 20, 2021. REUTERS
Health

The world is not yet prepared for next pandemic, WHO boss warns

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Health

African campaigners root for policy support, technology to ease cervical cancer burden

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the deployment of 2,900 soldiers of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to eastern DR Congo. Photo by SADF
Africa

South Africa sends 2,900 troops to DR Congo despite censure by main opposition party

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. File photo
Health

Why inaction could raise cancer deaths in Africa to 1m per year

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Answering the call: Kamagaju's dedication to autism advocacy remains unwavering

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Atelier du Vin emerges as one of the cool hotspots for Sunday brunch enthusiasts. Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Atelier du Vin's brunch: A fusion of culture, cuisine and community

Monday, February 19, 2024
Kiptum (left) and his coach, former Rwandan athlete, Gervais Hakizimana, pose for a picture after the record breaking race in Chicago in October 2023. They both died in a car accident in Kenya on Sunday, February 11. COURTESY

Rwandan athletes eulogise deceased coach Hakizimana

Monday, February 12, 2024