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Zambia's mining sector, a significant contributor to the country's economy, has made history after appointing its first female CEO to head one of the biggest mining operations there. Mfikeyi Makayi will head up the copper unit in Zambia…

Sudanese leaders have again postponed the signing of a final agreement to re-establish a civilian government as differences within military factions intensify. Talks continued overnight with negotiations centred on a draft deal that was to…

A convoy of African Union peacekeepers has been hit by an explosion in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. Reports suggest that at least three civilians who were in the vicinity lost their lives. According to a local security officer the…

Authorities in Sierra Leone have announced that they have banned political street parades, a tradition during election campaigns in the West African country. This comes less than three months before the presidential elections.…

Kenya is preparing to launch its first-ever earth observation satellite in what is being described as a landmark achievement in the country’s space exploration efforts. Nation-1 or Taifa-1 in Swahili, is scheduled to be launched next week…

The government of South Sudan has dispatched additional 300 soldiers to neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC under the banner of a regional bloc. Report says they will be part of the East African regional force fighting the M23…

The US government has pledged to support agriculture in Africa. This comes after Vice President, Kamala Harris toured the Panuka farm in Chibombo district, Zambia. Report says the farm outside the capital uses new techniques and…

The Sudanese government has delayed the signing of a political agreement. The spokesperson of the negotiation process said the signing of a final political agreement in Sudan was delayed due to a lack of "consensus on some outstanding…

The government of Uganda has sent a contingent of one thousand troops to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Report says the Ugandan troops will be operating under the regional East Africa Community force that includes …

South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir has appointed a new defence minister to replace Angelina Teny, whom he sacked earlier this month. Report says the appointment of Gen Chol Thon Balok was announced in a presidential decree.…