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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…