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China-Africa summit: rejecting the debt trap narrative
While the West sings the same old tune, Beijing’s pull over Africa remains strong for multiple reasons
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Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine 'shot in leg' by police
Opposition leader was shot in the leg during a confrontation with security forces in a northern suburb of Kampala
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South Korea reports African swine fever in Gyeonggi
So far, South Korea has reported 8 cases of African swine fever this year
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Botswana's Tebogo becomes Africa's first 200m champion
Tebogo sets national record of 9.86 by finishing sixth in 100m final, crosses line in 19.46 seconds covering 50 metres
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Celebrating unity: Chinese and African children join hands in Beijing
A week of cultural exchange and activities strengthens China-Africa friendship
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Pakistan hosts trade conference in Cairo to strengthen ties with Egypt
The first-ever event with over 100 Pakistani companies commenced from Tuesday
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What’s behind EU’s newest charm offensive against Africa
Europe’s strategy has changed, but neither whereabouts nor objectives
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At least 29 African migrants die when two boats sink off Tunisia
In the last four days, five migrants boats have sunk off the coast of the southern city of Sfax
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Africa bounce back from 2018 debacle
Qatar World Cup sees two teams from continent, Morocco and Senegal, reach last 16
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COVID disrupted measles vaccinations in Africa and now cases are surging
A devastating outbreak in Zimbabwe has killed more than 700 children this year
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French military facing growing protests in Sahel
Malian prime minister recently accused France of training a ‘terrorist group’
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People scared of World Cup change: Infantino
FIFA president says those who oppose plans want to maintain their elevated status
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Africa's glaciers to melt, millions of poor face drought, floods: UN
Climate change could also shave 3% off continental GDP by mid-century
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Spotify turns to telcos to facilitate Africa payments
Africa is central to Swedish music streamer Spotify's plans to extend its reach to a billion customers
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Vaccine inequity mars global Covid-19 vaccination drive
Over 75% of all vaccines have been administered in just 10 countries, reports Indian media
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In boost for Africa, Senegal aims to make Covid shots next year
Wealthy countries begin to reopen after securing vaccine supplies early, African nations struggling to acquire shots
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Recession and violence among Covid side effects in Africa, report finds
Africa was the only continent where incidents of violence rose over the course of the pandemic
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'Only 0.3% of Covid vaccine doses have gone to low-income countries'
Vaccinating everyone, everywhere is the only way to end the pandemic, says UN chief
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Oldest human burial discovered in Africa
A child perhaps 2-1/2 or 3 years old buried in a shallow grave under the sheltered overhang of a cave
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Africa Covid-19 deaths surpass 100,000
South Africa has reported the highest number of deaths, followed by Egypt
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Africa Covid-19 deaths near 100,000 after second wave
MSF calls for urgent vaccine distributions in southern Africa to counter the spread of the new variant
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Private sector urged to explore African market
Envoy-designate says Pakistan needs to make efforts to create space in region
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Pakistan eyes 'deepening economic ties with Africa'
Pakistan’s outreach and presence in Africa being significantly enhanced, says FM Qureshi
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China’s African engagement?
For Africa, Chinese aid and investments has led to economic growth
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Ethiopian forces begin offensive on Tigray capital, say a diplomat and Tigrayan forces leader
The government says military campaign is in its final stages, after ultimatum given to the TPLF expired on Wednesday
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Ethiopia to launch 'final phase' of offensive in Tigray region, says PM
The government gave Tigray People’s Liberation Front 72 hours on Sunday to lay down their arms or face an assault
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Ethiopia says Tigray capital encircled after surrender ultimatum
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has told the Tigray People’s Liberation Front to lay down arms or face a final assault
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'Save yourselves', Ethiopia tells Tigrayans in push on rebel capital
The war has killed hundreds, possibly thousands, sent more than 30,000 refugees into neighbouring Sudan
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Black cat ‘bad omen' notion hard to break in Cameroon
The black cat remains 'an enigma' in the country
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An irresistible scent makes locusts swarm, study finds
Study comes as record numbers of locusts devour crops in east Africa and threaten the food supply in Pakistan
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Coronavirus cases in Africa near 860,000
Death toll now above 18,100, recoveries over 506,500, says Africa CDC
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A holistic global approach for Africa?
Even if Africa managed to escape from Covid-19’s lethal ramifications, its impact on livelihoods would be stupefying
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South Africa reports 174 new COVID-19 deaths
Nearly 300,000 people in country have been infected so far
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Botswana investigating mystery deaths of 275 elephants
Poaching has been ruled out as the carcasses were found intact
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Covid-19 cases in Africa exceed 371,000
Deaths near 9,500 while more than 178,000 patients have recovered, says Africa CDC
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In pictures: Skywatchers enthralled by "Ring of Fire"
Solar eclipse every year or two, and can only been seen from a narrow pathway across the planet
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Covid-19 cases nears 180K in Africa
Egypt, South Africa, Algeria, most-affected nations
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'Covid-19 may push 27m to extreme poverty in Africa'
WHO Africa director says coronavirus pandemic will slow down economic growth in Africa
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Africa reports 5,351 Covid-19 cases past 24 hours
Experts say continent needs to raise testing capacity from 1m to 10m per day
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Celebrating Africa Day
It’s a tribute to Africa’s successful struggle against colonialism, apartheid and applauds the progress it has made
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Nearly 200,000 could die from Covid-19 in Africa: WHO
Over 40 million may become infected in first year of outbreak if containment measures fail, says WHO
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Factbox: Latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world
As the number of confirmed infections exceeded 1.38 million globally and the death toll crossed 81,400
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WHO slams scientists for Africa vaccine testing notion
Hangover from 'colonial mentality' has to stop, says World Health Organization chief
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Factbox: Latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world
As global infection cases shoot past 1 million with more than 54,000 fatalities
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Latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world
With more than 274,800 people infected and 11,389 dead
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African nations close borders, cancel flights to contain coronavirus spread
Measures to be taken there include barring travel to and from countries such as Italy, Germany, China and the US
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Factbox: Latest on the spread of coronavirus around the world
As the number of people infected with COVID-19 topped 110,000
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Can a video game save a life? African refugee puts players in his race for survival
Salaam, will give players a better understanding of what it means to be homeless, hungry and on the run
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Egypt confirms first coronavirus case in Africa
Egyptian authorities had notified the World Health Organization and the patient been placed in quarantined
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Hunger stalks southern Africa as climate crisis deepens
Every farmer, big or small, has been affected as well as breeders, hoteliers and teachers