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African Union envoy accuses rich countries of ‘deliberately’ keeping Africa devoid of Covid-19 vaccinesAfrican Union envoy accuses rich countries of ‘deliberately’ keeping Africa devoid of Covid-19 vaccines

African Union envoy accuses rich countries of ‘deliberately’ keeping Africa devoid of Covid-19 vaccines

The African Union special envoy to African vaccine acquisition task team has accused richest countries of deliberately keeping Africa devoid…

June 26, 2021
Southern African countries are preparing to send soldiers to MozambiqueSouthern African countries are preparing to send soldiers to Mozambique

Southern African countries are preparing to send soldiers to Mozambique

Southern African countries agreed on Wednesday to send troops to northern Mozambique to assist stop a deadly jihadist insurgency that…

June 24, 2021
Libya reopens a highway that connects the country’s east and westLibya reopens a highway that connects the country’s east and west

Libya reopens a highway that connects the country’s east and west

On Sunday, Libya's interim authorities reopened the Mediterranean coastal roadway that connects the country's long-divided eastern and western capitals, in…

June 23, 2021
CBA sells the general insurance unit in $1b deal to SA’s Hollard GroupCBA sells the general insurance unit in $1b deal to SA’s Hollard Group

CBA sells the general insurance unit in $1b deal to SA’s Hollard Group

The Commonwealth Bank consented to offer its Australian general insurance business to the Hollard Group in an intricate deal that…

June 22, 2021
Ethiopia votes in greatest electoral test yet for AbiyEthiopia votes in greatest electoral test yet for Abiy

Ethiopia votes in greatest electoral test yet for Abiy

Ethiopia was voting on Monday in the greatest electoral test yet for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as war and logistical…

June 21, 2021
Misinformation about the Ethiopian elections is circulating on the internetMisinformation about the Ethiopian elections is circulating on the internet

Misinformation about the Ethiopian elections is circulating on the internet

Some online users have been spreading false information and claims as Ethiopia prepares for legislative elections on Monday. In comparison…

June 20, 2021
Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia’s founding father, has been mourned for 21 daysKenneth Kaunda, Zambia’s founding father, has been mourned for 21 days

Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia’s founding father, has been mourned for 21 days

Kenneth Kaunda, the 97-year-old former president of Zambia, died peacefully at 2:30 p.m. (1230 GMT) on Thursday of pneumonia in…

June 19, 2021
South Africa has announced strict steps to prevent the spread of the virusSouth Africa has announced strict steps to prevent the spread of the virus

South Africa has announced strict steps to prevent the spread of the virus

The South African government has announced tough steps to combat the coronavirus's third wave. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday…

June 17, 2021
Thousands rush for “diamonds” in Kwazulu-Natal provinceThousands rush for “diamonds” in Kwazulu-Natal province

Thousands rush for “diamonds” in Kwazulu-Natal province

In a small province near Johannesburg, thousands of people have come out on a quest to find unidentified crystal-like pebbles.…

June 16, 2021
Nigeria’s president admits to failing to put an end to the bloodshedNigeria’s president admits to failing to put an end to the bloodshed

Nigeria’s president admits to failing to put an end to the bloodshed

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has recognized that he has failed to fulfill a promise he made when he was…

June 14, 2021