Border reopens between Zambia and Congo following talks
Zambia and Congo reopened their shared border after resolving a trade dispute that led to its temporary closure.
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Former general tied to Jammeh regime arrested in Gambia
Former Gambian brigadier general Bora Colley, alleged member of the feared Junglers death squad, has surrendered to authorities.
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Ethiopia to construct Africa’s largest airport near Addis Ababa
The airport will have a capacity of 100 million passengers annually and is expected to be completed in 2029.
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Polish students and teacher detained in Nigeria amid protests
The arrest of seven Polish citizens by Nigerian authorities has ignited a diplomatic row.
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Ghana launches gold refinery to curb smuggling
Ghana’s Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia, has hailed the opening of the country’s first gold refinery as a new era for the gold industry.
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Death penalty for 26 in DRC, ex-election boss among convicted
A major development in DR Congo as a military court sentences 26 people to death, including the former head of the electoral commission.
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Ethiopia takes step towards financial liberalization
Ethiopia is undergoing a financial transformation as the central bank starts licensing independent foreign exchange bureaus.
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New mpox strain sparks global health concern
The WHO chief has called an emergency meeting to assess if the recent spread of mpox, particularly a new, more severe strain, constitutes a global health crisis.
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Women and girls bear brunt of DRC displacement crisis
A new MSF report reveals widespread sexual violence against women and girls in displacement camps in eastern DR Congo, fueled by the ongoing M23 conflict.
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Sierra Leone psychiatrist transforms mental health care
A young doctor’s unwavering commitment to transforming Sierra Leone’s mental health landscape, from battling stigma to building a world-class psychiatric hospital.
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