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A view of a collapsed building in South Africa
Africa
6 dead, 48 still missing in building collapse in South Africa
Togo's ruling party has won a majority in the West African country's regional elections. internet
Africa
Togo's ruling party wins majority in regional elections
An engineer works on a power line pole in Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2024. UN humanitarians said on Monday nearly 750,000 people were affected by flooding in eastern Africa, with 234,000 displaced and more than 236 killed - more than 229 in Kenya alone.
Africa
East Africa floods affecting 750,000 people kill more than 235, displace 234,000: UN
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered authorities to take emergency response in areas affected by tropical cyclone Hidaya.
Africa
Tanzanian president orders emergency response to cyclone-hit areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kenya has postponed by a week the scheduled schools reopening to May 6. Courtesy
Africa
Kenya postpones schools reopening over flooding
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
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, learns about the equipment concerning battlefield medical treatment and its operation demonstration at the Army Medical University on April 23, 2024. Xi inspected the Army Medical University on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
International
Xi stresses building world-class military medical universities
Kenya on Thursday hosted prominent traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners from southwest China's Sichuan Province, who offered a range of medical services to Chinese nationals living in the East African country. (Xinhua/Han Xu)
Africa
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners hold medical camp in Kenya
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Africa
Somalia cuts malaria prevalence to 4 pct in 2023, despite new strains: WHO
In Mozambique more than 90 percent of the country's citizens of voting age have already registered for the general elections slated for October. Internet.
Africa
Mozambique registers over 90% of target voters for general elections
This photo taken on April 4, 2024 shows the city view of Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)
Kwibuka
Rwanda's rebirth -- a nation of unity emerges from shadow of genocide

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