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U.S. plans major expansion of Afrikaner refugee admissions amid political debate/in /by
Supporters of the plan argue it responds to concerns raised by some Afrikaner communities, particularly farmers who say they face targeted violence. However, critics say the move is politically charged and departs from traditional refugee criteria
AFCON 2027 qualifying groups announced/in /by
The draw for the qualifiers of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations was held on Tuesday in Cairo, with teams learning their routes to the tournament that will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda next year.
Togo opens borders to African travelers visa-free/in /by
Togo has announced a major shift in its travel policy, granting visa-free entry to all African nationals in a move aimed at boosting regional integration and cross-border movement across the continent.
Kenya strike over rising fuel prices pauses after mass shutdown/in /by
A Kenyan transport strike triggered by rising fuel prices from to the Middle East war was paused on Tuesday after causing four deaths and major economic disruption, raising concerns about potential wider unrest across Africa.
US tightens entry rules over deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo/in /by
The administration of Donald Trump announced new travel and health screening measures on Monday in response to a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa that has killed more than 130 people.
Xi hosts Putin in Beijing following Trump’s China visit/in /by
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing less than a week after U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his own visit to China, highlighting the growing importance of relations among the world’s major powers.
Ebola crisis in Congo: over 130 dead as WHO mobilizes supplies/in /by
The World Health Organization has dispatched 18 tonnes of emergency medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of Congo as the country battles a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak that has already caused 105 deaths and more than 390 suspected cases.
Kenya battles ant smuggling as giant harvester queens fetch hundreds of dollars/in /by
Kenyan authorities say the trade amounts to biopiracy and are stepping up efforts to stop traffickers from exploiting one of Africa’s smallest but most remarkable creatures.
ICC hears case against former Mitiga Prison commander over abuse/in /by
The International Criminal Court has opened hearings against former Libyan prison commander Mohammed Ali El Hishri, accused of overseeing widespread crimes against humanity at the notorious Mitiga detention centre near Tripoli.
S.Sudan inaugurates first Air Traffic Management Control System/in /by
South Sudan launched on Monday a national air management system built by China, hailing the inauguration of the facility as a step towards full control of its skies.