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The West African nation of Mali celebrated its 62nd anniversary of independence. The country's leader Colonel Assimi Goita, in charge since taking power in a coup two years ago, reviewed troops at a military parade to mark the occasion…

Cameroon marks 50th anniversary of its Unity Day, the last parade was held in 2019. In a rare public appearance, 89-year-old Head of state Paul Biya presided over the civil and military parade. If his attendance was confirmed two…

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov has hinted that Moscow would not rush to wrap up its so-called special military operation in time for the upcoming anniversary. Lavrov has also revealed that Moscow's upcoming Victory Day…

28 years ago, the civil war in Rwanda erupted, a conflict that caused the death of more than 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus in just 100 days. This year, the African Union chose the theme 'Remember-Unite-Renew' and reaffirmed its…

As Nigeria celebrates its 61st Independence day anniversary, top government official have lent their voices in prayers and felicitation to our dear country. Nigeria's Vice-President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, wife of the President,…

The Nigerian Stock Exchange is commemorating 60 years of operations as it celebrates several milestones that have seen the market emerging as Africa’s most technologically advanced and second largest. The Lagos Stock Exchange (LSE) was…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is commemorating its 46th Anniversary. The day is marked on May 28, every year. The theme of this year’s ECOWAS Day Celebration is “Prosperity Beyond the Pandemic” which reflects…

Several thousand Algerians rallied in a northern town, almost two years since the start of the "Hirak" protests which swept former strongman Abdelaziz Bouteflika from power. Demonstrators brandished Algerian and Berber flags and shouted…

Uganda has marked the 35th anniversary of the Liberation Day, when the ruling National Resistance Army/Movement (NRA/M) took over power after a five-year guerrilla war. The celebrations were presided over by President Yoweri Museveni at…