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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Africa

July 19, 2024

Ruto names six of fired ministers among new 11 ministerial nominees

Mr Ruto, in a live broadcast on Friday, nominated 11 names for ministerial roles in his government.

William Ruto
July 19, 2024

Tinubu to attend 6th African Union mid-year meeting in Ghana

As the chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, Mr Tinubu will address the meeting on the status of regional integration.

President Bola Tinubu
July 19, 2024

EAC hails Rwandan general elections as peaceful, credible

The East African Community on Thursday described Monday’s general elections in Rwanda as peaceful and generally reflecting people’s will.

Paul Kagame
July 18, 2024

UNDP report highlights climate action opportunities in Africa

UNDP) has highlighted climate action opportunities in Africa in its new report on Africa Investment Climate Opportunities.

UNDP
July 18, 2024

Burundi, UN inaugurate programme against HIV/AIDS

The Burundian government and the United Nations system in Burundi on Thursday launched a four-year programme to fight HIV/AIDS.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
July 18, 2024

Kenyan police ban protests in central Nairobi

The police said the lack of a clear leader, mostly among the young protesters, made it difficult for the police to enforce safety protocols.

Kenyan police shootings protesters
July 16, 2024

Somali militiamen hijack heavy weapons after convoy ambush

Mr Shire said five people died from both sides over weapons after the ambush.

Somalia
July 16, 2024

Africa’s strongman Kagame set for fourth term with 99% votes in Rwanda’s presidential election

Mr Kagame has been president of the country since 2000 but has, in practice, been leading Rwanda since 1994.

Paul Kagame
July 16, 2024

IAEM recommends local expertise for disaster management in Africa

The president of IAEM Africa, Susan Agada, stated this at the IAEM’s inaugural symposium in Abuja on Monday.

Photo from Tonga disaster (Credit: BBC)
July 15, 2024

Sudan crisis has displaced 10 million people: AU Panel

“There is a very serious humanitarian crisis there; it is a very worrisome situation,” Mr Chambas said.

SUDAN CRISIS