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Hissène Habré, the former ruler of Chad dies at 79 while serving a life sentenceHissène Habré, the former ruler of Chad dies at 79 while serving a life sentence

Hissène Habré, the former ruler of Chad dies at 79 while serving a life sentence

The former ruler of Chad, Hissène Habré is dead at 79 years due to coronavirus infection while serving a life…

August 25, 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
Johnson & Johnson vaccine export criticized by African health activistsJohnson & Johnson vaccine export criticized by African health activists

Johnson & Johnson vaccine export criticized by African health activists

South Africa is the hub of Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines production. But the company has been vehemently exporting vaccines…

August 18, 2021
Egyptian and Japanese foreign ministers met to discuss regional problemsEgyptian and Japanese foreign ministers met to discuss regional problems

Egyptian and Japanese foreign ministers met to discuss regional problems

At a meeting in Cairo on Monday, Japan's foreign minister exchanged views with his Egyptian counterpart. In a statement released…

August 17, 2021
Undersea Cable Network in Africa: Facebook all set to further expand the planned networkUndersea Cable Network in Africa: Facebook all set to further expand the planned network

Undersea Cable Network in Africa: Facebook all set to further expand the planned network

 Facebook Inc along with other world’s leading telecommunications carriers like China Mobile Ltd and MTN Group Ltd is set to…

August 16, 2021
Algeria investigates the death of a guy accused of setting firesAlgeria investigates the death of a guy accused of setting fires

Algeria investigates the death of a guy accused of setting fires

According to Algeria's official APS news agency, an Algerian prosecutor has ordered an investigation into the death of a man…

August 15, 2021
Egypt is relocating the Pharaoh’s solar boat to a new mega-museumEgypt is relocating the Pharaoh’s solar boat to a new mega-museum

Egypt is relocating the Pharaoh’s solar boat to a new mega-museum

Authorities in Egypt announced on Saturday that the Pharaonic solar boat of ancient King Khufu has been relocated to the…

August 9, 2021
Nigerian authorities have issued a warning about an increase in gang and terror activityNigerian authorities have issued a warning about an increase in gang and terror activity

Nigerian authorities have issued a warning about an increase in gang and terror activity

The recent surge of terror and gang-related actions conducted by both Islamic State jihadists and bandits in Nigeria's northeastern and…

August 8, 2021