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At least 148 killed in Congo boat mishap

The fire started as a woman was cooking on board the boat, officials said, adding that children were among those who died after jumping in the water The number of people

April 20, 2025

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British exports shine in African infrastructure

Established 18 years ago, Dints is a London-based project integrator that specialises in connecting buyers, suppliers, logistics providers, and funding partners A significant partnership between UK Export Finance (UKEF) and British firm

March 30, 2025

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Top Ugandan diplomat unveils new book in Delhi

Joyce Kakuramatsi Kikafunda’s book launch coincided with her birthday and Holi, the annual Indian festival of colour. Persevere and never give up are key to achieving life’s goals, Uganda’s High Commissioner to

March 20, 2025

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US aid cuts hurting Africa’s fight against disease outbreaks

Jean Kaseya, director-general of Africa CDC spoke of a “new era” in health financing after US aid cuts that have left health systems in Africa in disarray Aid cuts by the United

March 16, 2025

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‘India’s approach to Africa is about building, not extracting’

Jaishankar also underscored India’s deepening economic ties with Africa, noting that bilateral trade has reached nearly $100 billion, alongside infrastructure and connectivity projects worth over $12 billion External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

February 27, 2025

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Attacks by Sudanese RSF paramilitaries leave hundreds dead

Emergency Lawyers, a rights group tracking violence against civilians, said in a statement more than 200 people were killed in RSF attacks and hundreds of others were injured Attacks by Sudan’s

February 23, 2025

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US aid freeze puts HIV-positive orphans in Kenya at risk

According to data from amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, about 1.3 million people are on HIV/AIDS treatment in Kenya, and 1,602 orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya are dependent on PEPFAR

February 23, 2025

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South Africa urges cooperation at G20 meet

World leaders have been split on how to respond to the dramatic policy shifts from Washington since the return of US President Donald Trump South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for

February 23, 2025

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Jaishankar to visit South Africa for G20 meet

The External Affairs Minister is also expected to hold a few bilateral meetings on the margins of the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will visit South Africa

February 20, 2025

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Youssouf elected to head African Union Commission

Djibouti’s long-serving Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, secured victory in a closely contested election during the annual AU summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia The African Union (AU) has elected a new chief

February 16, 2025

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