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India pitches ‘affordable’ military hardware to Africa
India showed off domestically made helicopters, drones and artillery at a gathering of army chiefs and officials from 31 African nations on Wednesday, ... World News -
Kamala Harris starts Africa tour in Ghana, announces security aid
The United States will provide $100 million to Ghana and four other West African countries to help them deal with violent extremism and instability, ... World News -
Equatorial Guinea confirms eight more Marburg cases
Eight new confirmed cases of Marburg disease have been reported in Equatorial Guinea, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.This brings ... World News -
Many African children at risk from lack of clean water: UNICEF
In Nigeria’s teeming city of Lagos, children in the Makoko area swim and play in filthy water surrounded by garbage.In Ivory Coast’s largest city, ... World News -
From Ukraine to post-quake Turkey: Telecom provider connects the unconnected
From providing crucial communications services to war-torn Ukraine to connecting the unconnected in Southern and Eastern Asia and Africa, UAE-based ... Features -
Children needing aid in central Sahel double to 10 mln: UNICEF
Ten million children in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are in “extreme jeopardy” and desperately need humanitarian assistance due to worsening violence, ... World News -
As Russia looms, US seeks influence in West Africa’s fight against extremists
US commanders leading annual counter-terrorism exercises in West Africa have urged coastal countries to depend on each other to contain a spreading ... World News -
France’s Macron pledges $106 mln to protect tropical forests
France will contribute to an “action plan” for preserving the world’s tropical forests with an additional 100 million euros ($106 million) to protect ... World News -
WHO urges assistance to African nations facing cholera
A World Health Organization official in Africa is urging more support to countries facing cholera outbreaks, saying the disease has the potential to ... World News -
France’s Macron flies to Africa to counter waning French influence
French President Emmanuel Macron will fly to Africa this week in a bid to counter Russian efforts to dislodge France from the continent, after Paris ... World News -
Jill Biden: US committed to ensuring African voices ‘valued’
US first lady Jill Biden told an enthused crowd of Namibian leaders on Thursday that the futures of the US and Africa are “intertwined,” saying that ... World News -
France’s Macron sets four-nation central African tour
French President Emmanuel Macron will next week undertake a four-nation tour of central African countries, the presidency said Thursday, as Paris ... World News -
Israel slams ‘severe’ ejection of envoy from African Union summit in Addis Ababa
Israel on Saturday condemned the “severe” expulsion of its envoy from the African Union summit, accusing arch-foe Iran of orchestrating the move with ... Middle East -
Russia’s Lavrov vows aid for West Africa’s extremist fight
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday promised the Kremlin’s help for states in West Africa’s Sahel and the Gulf of Guinea which are ... World News -
India energy firms see growth prospect in Africa and Mideast, including Saudi Arabia
ReNew Energy Global Plc and Engineers India Ltd. are among India companies advancing energy projects in Africa and the Middle East amid rising demand ... Energy -
Chaotic cash shortage at ATMs force Nigerians to wait hours for $43
Nigeria is staring at chaos as ATMs in Africa’s biggest economy run out of new notes, days before a deadline that will render high-value currency ... World News -
Finance constraints lifted for DP World’s $1.1 bln port in Senegal: President
Senegal’s President Macky Sall said on Thursday that financing is in place to enable construction to begin in earnest on a $1.13 billion deep-water ... World News -
African nations commit to ending aids in children by 2030
Twelve African countries on Wednesday spelt out plans for ending AIDS in children by 2030 through an array of HIV testing, treatment and prevention ... Healthy Living -
Development partners commit $30 bln to food production in Africa
Development partners have committed $30 billion to boost food production in Africa over the next five years, said Akinwumi Adesina, president of the ... World News -
Russia’s Lavrov blasts West ‘colonial methods’ in new Africa tour
The Kremlin’s top diplomat slammed the West and praised Angola’s “balanced position” on international affairs on Wednesday as he pursued an African ... World News -
China cites US debt issue to deflect pressure on Africa debt
The Chinese government says the United States should stop pressuring it on debt relief for Zambia and focus on averting a government default at home ... Economy -
US’ Yellen urges Zambia debt restructure after talks with China
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Monday during a visit to Zambia that it was critically important to restructure the country’s debt, and she ... World News -
Yellen says Russian oil price cap could save African countries $6 bln annually
Russia’s war against Ukraine is hitting Africans particularly hard by exacerbating food insecurity and putting an unnecessary drag on the continent’s ... Energy -
China FM on Africa visit sidesteps call for UN council seat
China’s new foreign minister, Qin Gang, has sidestepped a new call by the African Union for permanent representation on the UN Security Council during ... World News -
China’s Foreign Minster Qin Gang rejects Africa debt trap accusations
China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang rejected accusations that the money his nation lends to Africa is a “debt trap,” a swipe at statements US officials ... World News -
World Bank report paints dire picture of global economic outlook as recession looms
Global economic growth is slowing sharply due to elevated inflation, higher interest rates, reduced investment and disruptions caused by the ... Economy -
China’s new foreign minister Qin Gang heads to Africa, Egypt for first trip
China’s new Foreign Minister Qin Gang is starting his term with a weeklong trip to five African countries, the Foreign Ministry announced on ... World News -
UN calls for ‘impartial probe’ after 28 killed in Burkina Faso
The UN rights chief called Saturday on the transitional authorities in jihadist-hit Burkina Faso to swiftly and transparently probe the killing of 28 ... Africa -
Niger reports highly contagious bird flu among poultry
Niger has reported the highly contagious H5N1 strain of avian influenza, or bird flu, among poultry in a village in the south of the country, the ... World News -
Beijing may have created trap for itself with massive African lending
Huge Chinese lending to Africa has created a dilemma where China will struggle to recoup its money while maintaining its image as a friend to ... World News