To achieve and maintain peace in South Sudan, the views and perspectives of all genders must be both listened to and adequately respected, with the voices of women crucial for …
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Zimbabwe gold mine collapse leaves 11 miners trapped
Authorities on Friday said 11 subsistence mine workers have been trapped in an underground shaft after a ground collapse at Zimbabwe’s Redwing Mine, 270 kilometers west of the capital Harare. …
Read More »Standard Bank Group And UnionPay International Join Forces To Bring Enhanced E-Commerce Payment Solutions To Africans
The Standard Bank Group and UnionPay International (UPI), are joining forces to introduce e-Commerce acceptance across several countries in Africa. This strategic partnership will enable UPI cardholders to seamlessly conduct …
Read More »Qatari Aircraft Carrying Assistance for Palestinian Brothers in Gaza Arrives in Egypt’s Arish
A Qatari Armed Forces plane carrying 37 tons of aid arrived Friday in Arish City of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The assistance includes shelter supplies and food items provided …
Read More »Financial Close Is Reached For TDB, AfDB And Finnfund Financing Of Globeleq’s Menengai Geothermal Project In Kenya
Financial close has been reached for the USD 117 million financing to Globeleq by the African Development Bank (AfDB) as mandated lead arranger (MLA), the Eastern and Southern African Trade & Development …
Read More »2024 Demands Swift Action To Stem Sudan’s Ruinous Conflict
By Martin Griffiths Nearly nine months of war have tipped Sudan into a downward spiral that only grows more ruinous by the day. As the conflict spreads, human suffering is deepening, …
Read More »News24 | Mistaken identity? No talks with Israel on taking in Gaza refugees, DRC says
The Democratic Republic of the Congo says that, contrary to reports, it is not negotiating with Israel about accepting those who flee from Gaza. But its small partial namesake isn’t …
Read More »Pistorius at home after leaving South African jail on parole
Former track star Oscar Pistorius was released from prison on parole, South Africa’s Department of Corrections said on Friday. The post Pistorius at home after leaving South African jail on …
Read More »News24 | Sudanese rebel leader Hemedti meets Ramaphosa in Pretoria, says he’s ready for peace
The leader of the Sudanese rebel group, the Rapid Support Forces, Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo, has met President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria as he continues with his tour of meeting …
Read More »Senegal supreme court weighs defamation ruling against opposition leader
Senegal’s Supreme Court on Thursday is due to rule on a six-month suspended sentence handed to jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko for defamation, a decision which could jeopardise his chances …
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