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Kenya signs EU trade deal boosting Brussels’ ties in Africa
Kenya and the European Union have signed a trade deal in a coup for Brussels as it seeks deeper economic ties with Africa in the face of competition from China.
The African migrants taking to music in Cyprus to integrate
"At first, some people were skeptical about the idea of migrants playing [music]. But as soon as I started singing, often in Greek, people changed their view towards us. They became a little more interested. Music has really given us everything in Cyprus." Isaac Yossi, Cameroonian migrant and founde
Ukraine War: Ramaphosa on ‘impactful’ African peace mission
Reflecting on the mission by the African delegation pushing for an end to war between Ukraine and Russia, Cyril Ramaphosa called it 'impactful' on Sunday (June 18). The delegation brought the voice of a continent which was often told to choose a side.
Ugandan military embarks on pursuing perpetrators to rescue abducted students
The rebels fled towards Virunga on the border with Uganda and Rwanda, a globally renowned sanctuary for rare species including mountain gorillas.
Senegal: Demonstration victims Families demand justice
The families of victims of pro-Sonko protests in Senegal demand justice after the violence on June 1st resulted in at least 23 deaths.
At least 41 killed in rebel attack in Ugandan school near Congo border
Ugandan police say at least 41 people have been killed in a suspected rebel attack on a school near the Congo border. Police said in a statement Saturday that the Allied Democratic Forces carried out the attack late Friday night on a school in the border town of Mpondwe.
Nigerians react on letting market set currency exchange rate
Nigeria’s central bank has ended its distorted foreign exchange rate, a move the new government in Africa's biggest economy hopes will help woo investors and stabilize the local currency.
Uganda: Grieving relatives bury their dead after school attack
Grieving families bury their dead in western Uganda on Sunday (June 18), after militants killed dozens of students in a school attack near the border with the Democratic republic of Congo
Mali: Vote counting underway on junta’s new Constitution
Vote counting began Sunday (June 18) evening in Mali. Some 8.4 million citizens had been asked to say yes or no to a new Constitution proposed by the military junta. Results are expected within 72 hours.
Mali’s ruling junta calls for unity as voters decide on new constitution
Goita called the Malians to remain united whatever the outcome of the referendum.