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Five people are killed when gunfire erupts near the French embassyFive people are killed when gunfire erupts near the French embassy

Five people are killed when gunfire erupts near the French embassy

Five people were killed, including three police officers, according to Tanzania's president on Wednesday, following a gun battle with an…

August 25, 2021
On International Slave Trade Day, the UN calls for an end to exploitationOn International Slave Trade Day, the UN calls for an end to exploitation

On International Slave Trade Day, the UN calls for an end to exploitation

The so-called slave castles on the Ghanaian coast, where many slaves embarked on their final journeys, serve as a stark…

August 24, 2021
‘No Zambian should go to bed hungry’: President Hakainde Hichilema‘No Zambian should go to bed hungry’: President Hakainde Hichilema

‘No Zambian should go to bed hungry’: President Hakainde Hichilema

Zambia's new President Hakainde Hichilema vowed to ensure that citizens can have three decent meals a day. Hakainde Hichilema made his…

August 24, 2021
Ethiopia to develop local platforms to rival Twitter, FacebookEthiopia to develop local platforms to rival Twitter, Facebook

Ethiopia to develop local platforms to rival Twitter, Facebook

Ethiopia has started developing its own social media platform to rival Twitter, Facebook, and WhatsApp. The state communications security agency,…

August 23, 2021
Rwanda deported a Belgian lawyer who represented Paul RusesabaginaRwanda deported a Belgian lawyer who represented Paul Rusesabagina

Rwanda deported a Belgian lawyer who represented Paul Rusesabagina

Paul Rusesabagina, the "Hotel Rwanda" hero turned government critic, was denied access to the Kigali prison where his client is…

August 23, 2021
Libya’s acute water crisis threatens the basic health and safety of millionsLibya’s acute water crisis threatens the basic health and safety of millions

Libya’s acute water crisis threatens the basic health and safety of millions

Libya is grappling with a major water crisis in the wake of increasing heatwaves across the African nation caused by…

August 22, 2021
King Mohammed VI condemns “systematic attacks” against his countryKing Mohammed VI condemns “systematic attacks” against his country

King Mohammed VI condemns “systematic attacks” against his country

In a speech, Morocco's King Mohammed VI criticized "planned attacks" on his kingdom by "some countries and groups known to…

August 21, 2021
Child bride dies at church shrine giving birth, parents & husband arrested for minor exploitationChild bride dies at church shrine giving birth, parents & husband arrested for minor exploitation

Child bride dies at church shrine giving birth, parents & husband arrested for minor exploitation

A 15-year-old child bride, Anna Machaya died giving birth at a church shrine where she was buried on July 15…

August 20, 2021
Moroccans reacted to Algiers’ proclamation of new diplomatic relationsMoroccans reacted to Algiers’ proclamation of new diplomatic relations

Moroccans reacted to Algiers’ proclamation of new diplomatic relations

Algeria will review its relations with Morocco, according to a statement released by the Algerian presidency on Wednesday, after accusing…

August 20, 2021
A new Jihadist strike in Burkina Faso has left 47 people deadA new Jihadist strike in Burkina Faso has left 47 people dead

A new Jihadist strike in Burkina Faso has left 47 people dead

According to Burkinabe authorities, a suspected jihadist attack on a military convoy transporting citizens in northern Burkina Faso killed 47…

August 19, 2021