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Pedro Makita, former governor of Cuanza-Nord provinces, is making his return to Angola’s National Assembly as an MPLA lawmaker. ​Pedro Makita, former governor of Cuanza-Nord provinces, is making his return to Angola’s National Assembly as an MPLA lawmaker. Read More

Since Raila Odinga announced he would be running for chair of the African Union Commission last month (AI, 19/04/24), the ​Since Raila Odinga announced he would be running for chair of the African Union Commission last month (AI, 19/04/24), the Read More

After a trip to Munich, Moroccan delegate minister for investment Mohcine Jazouli has headed to Texas in the United States ​After a trip to Munich, Moroccan delegate minister for investment Mohcine Jazouli has headed to Texas in the United States Read More

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara is currently considering the formation of his next government. The head of state is expected to ​Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara is currently considering the formation of his next government. The head of state is expected to Read More

It was out of a desire to appease Rabat that Mohamed al-Menfi, president of the Libyan Presidential Council, sent his ​It was out of a desire to appease Rabat that Mohamed al-Menfi, president of the Libyan Presidential Council, sent his Read More

Mele Kyari has been boss of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corp (NNPC) since 2019, and now holds the record for longevity in this position. Many in Abuja were sure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would replace him soon after he came to power a year ago. But Tinubu kept Kyari on because of the major transition

Downpours have killed at least 200 people and submerged homes and farms in Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi. ​Downpours have killed at least 200 people and submerged homes and farms in Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi. Read More

She helped people fleeing conflicts in Vietnam, China, Kosovo and elsewhere around the world, and established the Washington office of the International Rescue Committee. ​She helped people fleeing conflicts in Vietnam, China, Kosovo and elsewhere around the world, and established the Washington office of the International Rescue Committee. Read More

A three-team race is deciding this year’s Premier League champion. The competition’s global reach means a significant portion of the world’s population is following along. ​A three-team race is deciding this year’s Premier League champion. The competition’s global reach means a significant portion of the world’s population is following along. Read More

The departure of U.S. military personnel in Chad and Niger comes as both countries are turning away from years of cooperation with the United States and forming partnerships with Russia. ​The departure of U.S. military personnel in Chad and Niger comes as both countries are turning away from years of cooperation with the United States