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Explosive weapons are harming civilians in Sudan

The two warring armed forces in Sudan have repeatedly used explosive weapons in urban areas that have caused loss of civilian life and property, damaged critical...

UN boss outlines challenges facing Burundi

Armed groups – both local and foreign – must lay down their arms in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and efforts must...

Madagascar’s president named winner of 2023 Babacar Ndiaye super prize

The Africa Road Builders Selection Committee has named Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina, the winner of the prestigious Babacar Ndiaye Trophy, for his commitment to...

Secure and immediate access is needed for lifesaving aid in Sudan

Fighting in Sudan must stop now before the conflict and the spreading humanitarian catastrophe further ravage the country and the region, UN Secretary-General António...

WFP resumes operations in Sudan, amid full-blown humanitarian ‘catastrophe’

The World Food Programme (WFP) had paused its life-saving activities after three staff were killed in North Darfur on 15 April, the first day of...

Statement from WFP on lifting of the temporary suspension of assistance activities in Sudan

As the crisis in Sudan pushes millions into hunger, the World Food Programme (WFP) is immediately lifting the temporary suspension of operations put in...

Investing in Africa is profitable, AfDB president tells Japanese investors

The president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has called for a significant increase in Japanese investment in Africa, saying...

United Nations advisory board charts fresh path to better global governance

There needs to be a major shift in global governance to better tackle such current and looming challenges as the climate crisis and rising...

Fragile ceasefire holds in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

After months of fighting and rising tensions across the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the region is enjoying “a fragile lull”, including...

United Nations rights chief calls for a return to talks, amid a fragile ceasefire in Sudan

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, on Tuesday called for an immediate end to the hostilities in Sudan and pleaded for...

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Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, is continuing to invest in the African continent, today announcing the opening of...

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Louis Strydom: Crafting Africa’s green transition with precision

The call for a green revolution is no longer a distant echo; it's the resounding demand of the present. Much like an artisan weaver...

Newly launched SanlamAllianz to provide insurance and financial services in 27 African markets

Sanlam, Africa’s largest non-banking financial services provider, and Allianz, one of the world’s leading insurers and financial services providers are pleased to announce that...
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