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Georgetown University, US-CDC to Launch Health Fellowship In Africa
Georgetown University, with funding from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US-CDC), is set to launch the Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery (PHEPRR) fellowship.
This is a…
Kenya renewable energy champion in Africa
Kenya generates more than 70% of its energy from renewable sources like geothermal, hydro and wind energy, with the solar energy sector becoming attractive for industrial and home use.
The Kenyan government zero rates the importation of…
Guinea-Bissau President rules out risk of coup d’état
The President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, appointed two new officials responsible for his security who took office on Monday without linking this decision to recent coups in Africa, in a country accustomed to coups, said…
Nigerien post-coup PM hopes for agreement with ECOWAS
Niger's military-appointed prime minister says he saw hopes of a deal with the West African bloc ECOWAS, which has threatened to use force to restore civilian rule after a coup in July.
"We have not stopped contacts with ECOWAS, we are…
Kenya: Activists demonstrate against Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi
Hundreds of people joined a 'people's march' on climate in streets of the Kenyan capital, as the African climate summit kicked off in Nairobi on Monday.
Demonstrators, flanked by a marching band, held a demonstration near the conference…
Gabonese military leader sworn in as transitional president
Gabon new military leader was sworn in as the head of state Monday less than a week after ousting the president whose family had ruled the Central African nation for more than five decades.
General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, took the…
Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa sworn in for second term
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa was on Monday sworn in for a second term after being declared the winner of last month's disputed election, as he promised to lift millions out of poverty.
Zimbabweans went to polls on 23rd August…
Sudanese top general in South Sudan for talks
Sudan’s top military general has arrived in neighbouring South Sudan for talks with its president.
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan landed on board an airplane from Port Sudan.
According to the ruling Sovereign council, Monday’s talks focus…
Gabonese opposition faces military transition test
In the wake of the coup d'état in Gabon, the former opposition to President Ali Bongo is torn between its champion Albert Ondo Ossa, who stubbornly claims victory in the 26 August presidential election at the risk of isolating himself, and…
Comorian President Pledges To Accelerate Intra-African Trade
Accelerating the construction of a large African trade zone,free of customs duties in particular.
This is what Comorian President Azali Assoumani, who this year holds the presidency of the African Union, is committed to.
Since its entry…