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Liberia: ex-president George Weah’s asset document’s leaked/in /by
Liberia's House of Representatives is investigating how former President George Weah's asset declaration documents were leaked to the public.
Russian military trainers arrive in Niger as relations deteriorate with the US/in /by
The arrival of Russian trainers followed a call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the country’s military leaders in March. Niger's military leaders are seeking to diversify their partnerships and achieve greater sovereignty, the broadcast said.
Paris 2024: Track and field to become first sport to pay prize money at Olympics/in /by
The modern Olympics originated as an amateur sports event and the International Olympic Committee does not award prize money. However, many medalists receive payments from their countries’ governments, national sports bodies or from sponsors.
Climate-smart seeds cultivate hope for Kenya’s agricultural future/in /by
Dubbed "Nyota", meaning "star" in Kiswahili, these climate-smart beans signify more than just agricultural resilience; they symbolize a beacon of hope for a sustainable future amidst the challenges posed by climate change
Addressing Nigeria’s Mental Health Challenge Amidst Economic Hardship/in /by
Mental health experts have warned the free fall of the naira and an alarming surge in the cost of living is having an impact on anger, anxiety, stress and depression in the country
Mali’s junta bans media from reporting on political activities/in /by
Mali's ruling junta on Thursday banned the media from reporting on the activities of political parties and associations.
South Sudanese parties adopt code of conduct ahead of December elections/in /by
The UN Mission in the country (UNMISS), supported on April 4th, a forum hosted by South Sudan's reconstituted Political Parties Council, as part of efforts to galvanize consensus and political will among parties to the 2018 peace deal.
Sexual assaults rise in conflict-hit Central African Republic/in /by
Since 2020, incidents have jumped from about 9,200 reported cases to 25,500, according to cases tracked by the United Nations and partners. The alleged perpetrators of gender-based violence include everyone, from bandits to U.N. peacekeepers and foreign military contractors
Coltan: at the heart of DRC-Rwanda tensions [Business Africa]/in /by
This week's highlights: Rwanda leads coltan exports in 2023, ahead of the DRC; Tanzanian Tourism: Balancing Accessibility and Technology, and in Kenya, Purple Tea sparks a new wave of prosperity in plantations.
Colonialism: London art exhibit explores Britain’s imperialist past/in /by
A new solo exhibition by British artist Yinka Shonibare in London explores Britain's imperialist past.