Bamako, April 26, (dpa/GNA) – Malian authorities on Sunday, declared a night-time curfew for Bamako, following coordinated attacks on targets in the capital and…
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China donates climate aid to Gabon under South-South cooperation
LIBREVILLE, April 25 (Xinhua/GNA) — The Chinese Embassy in Gabon, donated a batch of climate aid to Gabon’s Ministry of Water and Forests, Environment,…
South Africa marks World Penguin Day amid extinction warnings for African penguin
CAPE TOWN, April 25 (Xinhua/GNA) — South Africa marked World Penguin Day on Saturday, with renewed warnings over the decline of the critically endangered…
Egyptian president reiterates rejection of attempts to displace Palestinians
CAIRO, April 25 (Xinhua/GNA) — Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, on Saturday reiterated the unequivocal rejection of any attempt to displace the Palestinians under any…
Nigerian troops kill 31 suspected terrorists, rescue hostages in northeastern region
ABUJA, April 25 (Xinhua/GNA) — Nigerian troops carried out a series of anti-terror raids in the northeastern states of Borno and Yobe, between April…
Mauritius to take decision on Chagos issue after end of July
ANTANANARIVO, April 25 (Xinhua/GNA) — Mauritius will take a decision on the Chagos Archipelago issue, after the end of July, according to the Highlights…
AU condemns coordinated attacks on Malian cities
ADDIS ABABA, April 25 (Xinhua/GNA) — African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, on Saturday expressed “deep concern” over attacks in Mali, targeting…
Malian military says situation under control after terrorist attacks
Bamako, April 25, (dpa/GNA) – The Malian military on Saturday, said the situation was under control, after attacks by “unknown armed terrorists” on barracks…
Leading African Mobility Platform YANGO joins forces with FUTURE CAR to set Benchmark for NEV Mobility in Africa
Accra, April 24, GNA – From April 16 to 22, YANGO, one of Africa’s largest ride-hailing platforms, together with a fleet partners from Ghana,…
Namibia urges int’l oil operators to open supply chains to local firms
WINDHOEK, April 21 (Xinhua/GNA) — Namibia has called on international oil operators and major service companies, to open up their supply chains to local…
Tanzania to host 74th Miss World pageant in 2027
DAR ES SALAAM, April 21 (Xinhua/GNA) — Tanzania has secured the rights to host the 74th edition of Miss World in May 2027, in…
First black woman to represent S. Africa at Miss World during apartheid dies
CAPE TOWN, April 21 (Xinhua/GNA) — Cynthia Shange, the first black woman to represent South Africa at Miss World during apartheid, has died at…
Pope slams speculation with raw materials at end of African trip
Malabo, April 21, (dpa/GNA) – Pope Leo XIV, expressed concern on Tuesday at conflict over the raw materials, needed for new technologies as he…
South African entrepreneurs welcome China’s zero-tariff treatment as boost for youth-led growth
JOHANNESBURG, April 16, (Xinhua/GNA) — South African entrepreneurs, welcomed China’s zero-tariff treatment for products from 53 African countries with diplomatic ties with China, describing…
Togo launches 2nd-round nationwide polio vaccination campaign
LOME, April 16, (Xinhua/GNA) — Togo, on Thursday launched the second round of its national vaccination campaign against poliomyelitis, following an initial phase carried…
South Africa continues upgrading tourist resorts to enhance visitor experience
JOHANNESBURG, April 16 (Xinhua/GNA) — South Africa is continuing to refurbish existing infrastructure and develop new facilities at its national tourist resorts to enhance…
18 killed in Zimbabwe vehicle fire
HARARE, April 16 (Xinhua/GNA) — About 18 people were killed in southern Zimbabwe on Thursday afternoon, after a commuter omnibus caught fire, police said…
Namibia boosts rural connectivity with 2.6 mln USD investment
WINDHOEK, April 16, (Xinhua/GNA) — Namibia is investing 42.1 million Namibian dollars (about 2.6 million U.S. dollars), to expand telecommunications infrastructure in rural and…
South African opposition politician Malema jailed for five years
Johannesburg/Cape Town, April 16, (dpa/GNA) – The leader of South Africa’s opposition party, Julius Malema, has been sentenced to five years in prison without…