Cameroon’s Biya to Seek Another Term
Cameroon’s long-time president, Paul Biya, has announced he will run for another term. Biya, 85, said on Twitter Friday that he will stand as a […]
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Ethiopian rebel group declares unilateral temporary ceasefire
An Eritrea-based Ethiopian rebel group, the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), on Thursday announced a unilateral temporary ceasefire, saying it has instructed its forces operating in […]
Morocco, Angola explore cooperation areas
Morocco has been winning new friends that were until recently ardent supporters of the Polisario Separatists. After Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Ghana, Zambia and Malawi, Angola […]
China-built free trade zone inaugurated in Djibouti
The China-built International Free Trade Zone (DIFTZ) in Djibouti was inaugurated last week in the presence of several African heads of state. The $370-million project […]
As millions face hunger in Sahel, EU announces a €191.3 Mln aid package
The European Commission on Tuesday announced a humanitarian aid package worth €191.3 million to eight countries in the Sahel region. According to the EU commission, […]
South Africa: Jacob Zuma’s son faces strict bail conditions over graft
Son of the former South African President Jacob Zuma has been released on bail on Monday after appearing briefly on a charge of corruption in […]
Kabila postpones UN chief’s request to visit DRC ahead of elections
President of Democratic Republic of Congo Joseph Kabila has postponed a planned visit this week by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and African Union Commission chairman […]
Togo/Morocco: Mohammed VI Foundation Holds First Initiative for Peace
The Togo chapter of the Mohammed VI Foundation for African Muslim clerics held its first peace activity in the West African country as part of […]
AfDB Convenes Africa Energy Market Place
The inaugural edition of the Africa Energy Market Place (AEMP) was held July 6-7 with the participation of more than 300 public, private and civil […]
“Ethiopia is a special country with world-class talent,” says humanoid robot Sophia
The famous humanoid robot, Sophia whose software was developed in Ethiopia has described the East African nation as a special country, and its youth as […]