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While the West sings the same old tune, Beijing’s pull over Africa remains strong for multiple reasons

Opposition leader was shot in the leg during a confrontation with security forces in a northern suburb of Kampala

So far, South Korea has reported 8 cases of African swine fever this year

Tebogo sets national record of 9.86 by finishing sixth in 100m final, crosses line in 19.46 seconds covering 50 metres

A week of cultural exchange and activities strengthens China-Africa friendship

The first-ever event with over 100 Pakistani companies commenced from Tuesday

Europe’s strategy has changed, but neither whereabouts nor objectives

In the last four days, five migrants boats have sunk off the coast of the southern city of Sfax

Qatar World Cup sees two teams from continent, Morocco and Senegal, reach last 16

A devastating outbreak in Zimbabwe has killed more than 700 children this year

Malian prime minister recently accused France of training a ‘terrorist group’

FIFA president says those who oppose plans want to maintain their elevated status

Climate change could also shave 3% off continental GDP by mid-century

Africa is central to Swedish music streamer Spotify's plans to extend its reach to a billion customers

Over 75% of all vaccines have been administered in just 10 countries, reports Indian media

Wealthy countries begin to reopen after securing vaccine supplies early, African nations struggling to acquire shots

Africa was the only continent where incidents of violence rose over the course of the pandemic

Vaccinating everyone, everywhere is the only way to end the pandemic, says UN chief

A child perhaps 2-1/2 or 3 years old buried in a shallow grave under the sheltered overhang of a cave

South Africa has reported the highest number of deaths, followed by Egypt

MSF calls for urgent vaccine distributions in southern Africa to counter the spread of the new variant

Envoy-designate says Pakistan needs to make efforts to create space in region

Pakistan’s outreach and presence in Africa being significantly enhanced, says FM Qureshi

For Africa, Chinese aid and investments has led to economic growth

The government says military campaign is in its final stages, after ultimatum given to the TPLF expired on Wednesday

The government gave Tigray People’s Liberation Front 72 hours on Sunday to lay down their arms or face an assault

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has told the Tigray People’s Liberation Front to lay down arms or face a final assault

The war has killed hundreds, possibly thousands, sent more than 30,000 refugees into neighbouring Sudan

The black cat remains 'an enigma' in the country

Study comes as record numbers of locusts devour crops in east Africa and threaten the food supply in Pakistan

Death toll now above 18,100, recoveries over 506,500, says Africa CDC

Even if Africa managed to escape from Covid-19’s lethal ramifications, its impact on livelihoods would be stupefying

Nearly 300,000 people in country have been infected so far

Poaching has been ruled out as the carcasses were found intact

Deaths near 9,500 while more than 178,000 patients have recovered, says Africa CDC

Solar eclipse every year or two, and can only been seen from a narrow pathway across the planet

Egypt, South Africa, Algeria, most-affected nations

WHO Africa director says coronavirus pandemic will slow down economic growth in Africa

Experts say continent needs to raise testing capacity from 1m to 10m per day

It’s a tribute to Africa’s successful struggle against colonialism, apartheid and applauds the progress it has made

Over 40 million may become infected in first year of outbreak if containment measures fail, says WHO

As the number of confirmed infections exceeded 1.38 million globally and the death toll crossed 81,400

Hangover from 'colonial mentality' has to stop, says World Health Organization chief

As global infection cases shoot past 1 million with more than 54,000 fatalities

With more than 274,800 people infected and 11,389 dead

Measures to be taken there include barring travel to and from countries such as Italy, Germany, China and the US

As the number of people infected with COVID-19 topped 110,000

Salaam, will give players a better understanding of what it means to be homeless, hungry and on the run

Egyptian authorities had notified the World Health Organization and the patient been placed in quarantined

Every farmer, big or small, has been affected as well as breeders, hoteliers and teachers