Port cities boost African economies
Durban and Mombasa exemplify the critical role of port cities in driving international trade
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July 2024
Burkina Faso adopts draft law to criminalize homosexuality
For the law to take effect, it must pass a parliamentary vote and be promulgated by Traore
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Mali military lifts ban on political party activities
Mali’s junta, which took power in a second coup in 2021, postponed elections initially set for February indefinitely
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South Sudan president sacks FM, sixth since 2020
No reason was provided for Chuong’s dismissal, which occurred on Wednesday
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Mali airlines suspend flights amid fuel shortage
National Civil Aviation Agency says situation could remain unclear until July 15, stressing airlines to notify passengers to reschedule their flights or find alternative options
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Editor of largest Niger daily detained over critical article gets bail
Idrissa Soumana Maiga, director of The Inquirer, was detained for “attacking national defense” due to an article.
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Libyan parliament unanimously approves extra funds for Benghazi
Libyan eastern parliament approves additional 88 billion dinar budget to support Benghazi government for the rest of 2024
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Save the Children warns of ‘horror scenario’ in South Sudan
With the worst floods in 60 years looming, Save the Children sounds the alarm.
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African countries make strides in space
Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt continue to launch satellites and expand their space capabilities
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Armed men seize migrant vessel off Libya, aid group sounds alarm
Tensions rise in the Mediterranean as an aid group blames reduced rescue resources for a disturbing attack by bandits on a migrant vessel.
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