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Zambia bans maize exports over dry spell

The Zambian government has imposed restrictions on maize and mealie meal (maize flour) exports in response to an extended dry spell endangering the harvest.

Nigeria’s Yakubu Gowon, the last living founding father of ECOWAS calls for its rescue

" Neither my generation nor current or future generations will forgive the break-up of our community ". Yakubu Gowon, 89, former Nigerian Head of State 1966- 1975.

Beyoncé becomes the first black woman to top the country music rankings

Beyoncé has once again made history: the singer became the first black woman to top the Billboard country music chart.

Libya: Govt strikes deal with militias, regular forces will police Tripoli again

The deal will see at least five armed groups quit Tripoli by the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on 9 April, including one based in an area where 10 people were killed over the weekend. Once they leave Tripoli, other cities will follow.

Ghanaian socialite Hajia4Reall pleads guilty in $2m romance scam case in US

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, disclosed the guilty plea, emphasizing the seriousness of the crime.

Morocco’s King hosts Spain’s Premie Minister

Wednesday's (Feb. 21) meeting comes nearly a year since the two leaders las met in April 2022 to adopt a joint declaration, signaling a new era of cooperation and partnership after years of tensions.

Morocco’s King hosts Spain’s Premier

Wednesday's (Feb. 21) meeting comes nearly a year since the two leaders las met in April 2022 to adopt a joint declaration, signaling a new era of cooperation and partnership after years of tensions.

Brazil pushes for stronger representation of developing nations as G20 FM meeting opens

Brazil’s top diplomat called for reforms of multilateral bodies Wednesday (Feb. 21), as his country kicked off its presidency of the G20 and hosted the group's foreign ministers.

Gaza war: US blocks Algerian resolution pushing for a ceasefire with third UN veto

The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 13-1 with the United Kingdom abstaining, reflecting the strong support from countries around the globe for ending the latest war to flare up in a 76-year-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Black artists reframe the Black Figure at London’s National Portrait Gallery

Portraits of Black people by Black people – a new exhibition in London aims to reinterpret how Black people are portrayed and viewed in art. 22 artists of African descent present 55 artworks at the National Portrait Gallery until May 19th.