North-Africa
Egypt, CIA Chief Voice Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe commended Egypt’s contribution to security in Somalia and across the wider Horn of Africa during…
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EAST AFRICA
East-Africa
Rwanda Explores Nuclear Technology to Boost Agricultural Growth
Rwanda is examining how nuclear and isotopic technologies could help raise agricultural productivity, improve food safety and strengthen the country’s resilience to…
North-Africa
Media Watchdog Demands Egypt Release Sudanese Journalist
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is urging Egyptian authorities to release Sudanese journalist Attaf Mohamed Mokhtar immediately, after security forces detained…
Central-Africa
Rwanda’s M23 Rebels Are Building a War Economy in DR Congo
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are building a parallel system of governance and taxation, drawing revenue from businesses,…
Central-Africa
School Fire in DR Congo Kills Dozens of Children
At least 24 children were killed when panic triggered a stampede after a fire broke out at two schools in Bukavu, a…
East-Africa
More than 7,000 Rwandan students to retake exams after cheating
Cheating took place in 254 examination rooms across the country, according to an investigation by the Ministry of Education, which said affected…
East-Africa
Cancer Survivor Fights to Reform Zambia’s Health System
After a six-year closure, Zambia’s radiotherapy and imaging facility has reopened, raising hopes for patients battling cancer. Yet survivor and advocate Karen…
Central-Africa
DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree on Peace Roadmap
A new agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo’s government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group establishes a system for monitoring ceasefire…
North-Africa
Tigray Introduces New School Curriculum After 16 Years
After 16 years under the same framework, Tigray has introduced a new general education curriculum aimed at bringing indigenous knowledge into the…
East-Africa
Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema Secures Second Presidential Term
Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second five-year term as Zambia’s president, winning 60% of the vote and defeating his closest rival, Brian…
Central-Africa
Ebola Death Toll Rises in DR Congo as Vaccination Efforts Intensify
More than 2,000 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo have prompted international health authorities to accelerate efforts to test a vaccine…
