A call for help as mudslide kills over 400 people in Sierra Leone
The West African state of Sierra Leone is once more in mourning, albeit this time not because of a rebel…
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Kenya and Ethiopia Join Forces to Advance Peace, Security, Development and Hope
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 24 2017 (IPS) – The Horn of Africa is often synonymous with extreme poverty, conflict, demographic pressure, environmental…
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No Wall for Ethiopia, Rather an Open Door—Even for Its Enemy
ADINBRIED, Ethiopia, Jun 22 2017 (IPS) – It’s one thing to read about the exodus of souls flowing out of Eritrea,…
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Why the quest for a single currency for West Africa won’t materialise soon
Shutterstock Tahiru Azaaviele Liedong, University of Bath It’s been nearly two decades since the idea of a single currency for…
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Why Kabila’s bid to remain in power is bad news for the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The DRC says presidential elections would probably not happen this year as President Joseph Kabila holds on to power. Nic…
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Top British Diplomat, Sir Simon McDonald, Visits Tanzania
LONDON – PRN Africa — UK’s Head of Diplomatic Service is in Dar es Salaam on a 2 day visit….
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New UN report encourages African countries to harness growing tourism sector
NEW YORK – PRN Africa — African governments should make it easier and safer for Africans to travel within the…
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AfDB focuses on fashion industry to create jobs for millions of women and youth in Africa
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire – PRN Africa — The African Development Bank (AfDB) has called for the empowerment of small and…
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UN health agency declares end to latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
NEW YORK – 03 July 2017 – PRN Africa — A recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic…
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Deputy UN chief highlights stronger AU-UN partnership to benefit Africa’s youth
NEW YORK – PRN Africa — Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed today called for strengthening the relationship between the African Union…
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AU Assembly adopts 19th Report presented by the Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma
Since assuming the role of Coordinator of the African Union Committee of Ten Heads of State and Government on the…
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Tax evasion and dirty money are draining Africa
Anti-corruption bilboard in Uganda. futureatlas.com/Flickr, CC BY Adam Abdou Hassan, Université de Rouen Normandie Tax evasion benefits individuals to the…
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