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Ethiopian foreigners to own property- PM
Ethiopia aims to pass legislation to let foreigners own real estate as part of the country's broader plan to open up the economy and attract investors, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said.
Currently foreigners are barred from owning houses in…
Senegalese votes to elect new leader
Senegalese lined up to vote Sunday in a tightly contested presidential race that followed months of uncertainty and unrest that has tested the West African nation’s reputation as a stable democracy in a region that has experienced a wave of…
Sudan war: RSF rejects proposed humanitarian aid to Darfur
Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) who are fighting the country's armed forces have rejected an agreement between the nation's military government and UN agencies to deliver humanitarian aid into the war-torn Darfur region.…
IOM Discover 65 Migrants’ Bodies In Libya Mass Grave
At least 65 migrants’ bodies have been discovered in a mass grave in southwest Libya, the International Organization for Migration said on social media platform X on Friday.
IOM said in a statement the circumstances of the…
Senegal’s Election:Presidential Frontrunners End Campaigns
Friday was the last day of campaigning allowed in Senegal’s tightly contested election, which will take place on Sunday.
Large crowds came out in Dakar and Mbour in support of two of the favoured presidential candidates.…
South Africa’s Deadly Love Affair With Guns
For the last six years Penson Mlotshwa has been carrying a gun with him wherever he goes in the South African city of Johannesburg. To the shops, restaurants and even the gym.
His gun has become an extension of him as the country battles…
Uganda: President Promotes His Son To Military Chief
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, 79, has promoted his son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba to head the military.
The 49-year-old's promotion comes amid a major cabinet reshuffle in which five ministers were sacked.
In power since 1986, Mr…
MNJTF Commander Charges Troops to Maintain Highest Standards in operations
The Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Ibrahim Sallau Ali, has emphasized the importance of maintaining the highest standards during operations, charging the troops to adhere to the established code…
Haiti extends Curfew as gang violence escalate
The curfew in quest, one of Haiti's ten departments has been extended until March 23, authorities said.
Gang violence continues to escalate in the south-central department which hosts the jurisdictional seat of the capital city.
The…
Senegal: Over 7 million to vote in presidential poll
After delay and uncertainty, Senegal is set for presidential poll on 24th March, some 7.3 million Senegalese are registered to vote.
In the alleyways of Dakar’s fabric market Wednesday 20th March, supporters of Ousmane Sonko's protege…