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Zambia: deal reached on debt restructuring/in /by
Zambia has reached an agreement to restructure its debt, following talks in Paris.
Pics of the day: June 22, 2023/in /by
Africanews samples the best pictures of the day’s news.
Ugandan climate activist wants leaders to reflect on climate crisis/in /by
Climate activist Vanessa Nakate faced an audience packed with world leaders and finance officials on Thursday, silenced the room and made everyone listen to some uncomfortable facts.
Is Fintech the gamechanger in the development of the African continent?/in /by
The Rwandan president emphasised the need for inclusive development, cautioning that development of the sector must not become a ‘zero sum game’.
Tanak gets early stage win at Rally Kenya/in /by
Ott Tanak edged out Sebastien Ogier for the first stage win at Rally Kenya on Thursday
Ethiopia to launch fourth filling of controversial dam/in /by
The massive $4.2 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has been at the centre of a regional dispute ever since Ethiopia broke ground on the project in 2011.
‘A cannabis academy’ bets on South Africa’s pot potential/in /by
The academy started offering online classes in 2020 before moving to its current premises last year. The flagship course lasts 12 weeks and costs around $1,600.
Sudan: Refugees flee to neigbouring countries as clashes resume/in /by
Clashes resumed between Sudan's military and a powerful paramilitary force after a three-day cease-fire expired Wednesday morning, a protest group and residents reported
Nigeria struggles with dream to rule Africa’s eSports/in /by
The bling of the "Nigerian-style" show lived up to the ambitions of Africa's leading economy as it looks to establish itself as an eSports -- electronic sports -- leader despite the economic and logistics problems the country faces.
Timbuktu: locals voice concern over possible MINUSMA withdrawal/in /by
After Mali's call for the United Nations to withdraw its MINUSMA troops, locals in Timbuktu are concerned for the city's future.