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Mauritius Announces Curfew After Unrest Over Police Shooting
Mauritius has announced a night curfew in Port Louis and major population...
Africa’s Energy Wealth Contrasts With Widespread Electricity Gaps
Africa possesses major oil, gas and critical-mineral resources, but electricity...
Kenya ICT Secretary Urges Stronger Industry-Academia Links for Digital Skills
Kenya’s Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, John Kipchumba...
AU Holds Kigali Consultations on Eastern DRC Peace Efforts
The African Union held consultations in Kigali with former African presidents,...
Namibia’s Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak Puts Farmers, Meat Trade Under Pressure
Namibia is tightening controls after foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in...
DRC Ebola outbreak exceeds 9,000 cases and 4,000 deaths
Health authorities say the Democratic Republic of Congo’s worst-ever Ebola...
Rwanda Secures 10-Year Deal to Bring Formula One Back to Africa
Rwanda has secured a 10-year agreement to host Formula One races, with a...
Climate activists protest African Energy Week over new oil and gas plans
Climate activists protested outside the African Energy Week conference in Cape...
Gabon, Aurion Capital Sign MoU for Up to 450 MW Gas-to-Power Programme
Gabon, SEEG and Aurion Capital Holdings have agreed to develop the Panthera...
Africa’s Debt Debate Intensifies as IMF Outlook Nears
African governments and international lenders are divided over how to address...