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Wagner boss hints ‘he is in Africa’ in first video since mutiny in Russia/in /by
"The temperature is 50 degrees (Celsius) above. Wagner is conducting reconnaissance and search activities, making Russia even greater on all continents, and (making) Africa even more free. Justice and happiness to African people. We are making life a nightmare for al-Qaeda, ISIS, and other bandits"
Senegal repatriates 40 survivors of deadly crossing in Cape Verde/in /by
"As you know, at the time of the rescue operation, seven bodies had been found. After making several on-site observations, and in consultation with the families, it was decided that these remains should be buried on site. I would like once again to offer my condolences to the bereaved families."
Brazil, China presidents arrive Johannesburg for BRICS summit/in /by
The heads of Brazil, China, India and South Africa plus Russia's top diplomat will gather from Tuesday to Thursday this week under the theme "BRICS and Africa", South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor said this month.
Hundreds of trucks with food and essentials reach Niamey/in /by
Around 300 trucks of food and other materials crossed into Niger from Burkina Faso with many arriving in the capital, Niamey Sunday, according to a regional custom's official
10 most significant dates in Zimbabwe since independence/in /by
Here are ten key dates in Zimbabwe's history since its independence in 1980.
5 things to know about Zimbabwe/in /by
Five things to know about Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in southern Africa rich in gold and minerals, ahead of Wednesday's presidential and legislative elections.
DRC: Trial of former Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo begins/in /by
Augustin Matata Ponyo, a presidential candidate in the upcoming elections on December 20, is contesting the legal proceedings, which he describes as a plot to damage his campaign.
South Africa beefs up security ahead of BRICS summit/in /by
South African Police minister Bheki Cele says the security forces of the country "are ready", and they have been ready for some time, he assures incoming leaders, delegates and the citizens that they will do whatever it takes to make sure that the summit takes place in a safe and secure environment
Uganda’s Vanilla Paradox leaves farmers frustrated/in /by
Minimally sought after at home, heavily demanded globally, vanilla. Growing the spice has been a craze in Uganda, but farmers are now questioning whether it is worth it.
HRW accuses Saudi border guards of killing hundreds of Ethiopian migrants/in /by
Saudi border guards fired "like rain" on Ethiopian migrants trying to cross into the Gulf kingdom from Yemen, killing hundreds since last year, Human Rights Watch said in a report Monday