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One of Organizers of Failed Coup in Sierra Leone Sentenced to 182 Years in Prison- Reports
MOSCOW, July 23 (Sputnik) - Amadu Koita Makalo, one of the organizers of the attempted coup in Sierra Leone in late 2023, has been sentenced to a total of 182 years in prison, local…
AU, BADEA launch partnership to promote development in Africa
Addis Ababa, July 22, 2024 (FBC) – The African Union (AU) and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) on Sunday launched the Arab-Africa Financial Consortium (AAFC) to boost…
Moroccan Coast Guard Rescues 195 Migrants from Sinking Vessel – Reports
MOSCOW, July 21 (Sputnik) - The Moroccan coast guard has rescued 195 migrants from a sinking vessel that was heading to the Canary Islands, Moroccan media reported.
A patrol ship rescued…
Belarus delegation in UN discussed food security in context of supporting Africa-Deputy FM
UNITED NATIONS, July 18 (Sputnik) - The Belarusian delegation, during its visit to the United Nations, discussed food security issues in the context of opportunities to support African…
Kagame wins 4th term in landslide Rwanda presidential election
Addis Ababa, July 17, 2024 (FBC) - Rwandan President Paul Kagame has secured a record fourth term in the election, according to results on Tuesday.
Chrysologue Karangwa, President of the…
Kenyan president Ruto dismisses most of his cabinet after recent events in the country
Addis Ababa, July 11, 2024 (FBC) – Kenya’s President William Ruto dismissed most of his cabinet after deadly protests against his plan to raise more than $2 billion in new taxes, according…
China, Africa seek more cooperation between local governments
Addis Ababa, July 10, 2024 (FBC) – Chinese and African officials emphasized the need for increased cooperation among local governments at the 5th Forum on China-Africa Local Government…
Executive Secretary Workneh visits construction site of the new IGAD Headquarters
Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Workneh Gebeyehu (PhD), toured the construction site of the new IGAD Headquarters, a landmark project…
Women, girls in focus as AU, SADC stress financing gender data for dev’t
Addis Ababa, July 9, 2024 (FBC) – African policymakers, gender experts, and development actors have urged countries and the region to invest and collaborate more to finance the production…
Investing in teachers, school leaders key in keeping girls in school, UN-AU Study Finds
Addis Ababa, July 4, 2024 (FBC) – Investing in teachers and school leaders in Africa is the most important factor in promoting educational opportunities for girls, keeping them in school and…