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Pope Leo heading back to Rome after outspoken Africa tour
Pope Leo returns to Rome on Thursday after wrapping up an ambitious four-nation Africa tour in which he forcefully decried the direction of global leadership, denouncing despotism and war, and…
Coups in Africa: how democratic failings help shape military takeovers – study
By Ernest Harsch , Researcher, Institute of African Studies, Columbia University Mali , Burkina Faso , Niger , Guinea and Gabon have…
At least 260 suspects in online romance scams arrested across Africa, Interpol says
Interpol's crackdown on cybercrime resulted in 260 arrests related to online romance and extortion scams affecting 1,400 victims.
Russia says plan to boost role in Africa includes ‘sensitive’ security ties
Russia plans to step up cooperation with African countries, including in "sensitive areas" such as defence and security, the Kremlin said
Steep US tariffs on Africa signal end of trade deal meant to boost development
The U.S. tariffs signal the end of AGOA, negatively impacting struggling African economies already facing poverty and challenges.
US supports two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa
The U.S. supports two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa.
China offers Africa $51 billion in fresh funding, promises a million jobs
President Xi Jinping pledged on Thursday to step up Chinese support to Africa, the world's second fastest-growing continent, with funding of nearly…
Germany to donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses to combat outbreak in Africa
Germany to donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses to African countries.
UN migration agency appeals for $18.5 mln in assistance for mpox outbreak
IOM appeals for $18.5 million to aid mpox-affected East Africa.
IFRC says shortage of testing, vaccines hampers mpox response in Africa
Far more diagnostic kits, treatments and vaccines need to be shipped to Africa to respond adequately to the outbreak of a new…