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South Africa : Paul Mashatile refuses to reform ANC-DA’s conflict resolution apparatus

As the main coalition partner of the African National Congress (ANC), the Democratic Alliance (DA) wants to overhaul the Clearing […] ​As the main coalition partner of the African National Congress (ANC), the Democratic Alliance (DA) wants to overhaul the Clearing […] Read More

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West Africa : AFRICOM fights for survival under Trump

It was in an atmosphere of uncertainty that AFRICOM’s traditional gathering was held in Nairobi on 28-29 May. The command structure, based in Stuttgart, Germany, was created in 2008 to strengthen ties between the US military and its African partners. But […] ​It was in an atmosphere of uncertainty that AFRICOM’s traditional gathering was held

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Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill Could Hurt Global Poor, Especially Africa

After slashing foreign assistance and introducing steep tariffs, the Trump administration is proposing a new tax on remittances. African nations would be among the hardest hit. ​After slashing foreign assistance and introducing steep tariffs, the Trump administration is proposing a new tax on remittances. African nations would be among the hardest hit. Read More

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Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Writer Who Condemned Colonists and Elites, Dies at 87

Mr. Ngugi composed the first modern novel in the Gikuyu language on prison toilet paper while being held by Kenyan authorities. He spent many prolific years in exile. ​Mr. Ngugi composed the first modern novel in the Gikuyu language on prison toilet paper while being held by Kenyan authorities. He spent many prolific years in

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Sudan : Somoud coalition plans to put pressure on African Union

Between now and October, an international campaign by the Sudanese civil movement aims to win over countries on the continent that play an important role in the AU. ​Between now and October, an international campaign by the Sudanese civil movement aims to win over countries on the continent that play an important role in the

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Ivory Coast : Air Côte d’Ivoire’s Abidjan-Paris route grounded due to Airbus delay

The airline is struggling to finalise the opening of its new route. This is due to delivery setbacks and a different fare structure from Air France, which is considered unjust. ​The airline is struggling to finalise the opening of its new route. This is due to delivery setbacks and a different fare structure from Air

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Ivory Coast : French ex-minister’s African women initiative launches with key firms’ backing

Former French minister Élisabeth Moreno will launch on 5 and 6 June the African Descendant Women Impact Network, an initiative backed by several French companies, including Engie and Sanofi. ​Former French minister Élisabeth Moreno will launch on 5 and 6 June the African Descendant Women Impact Network, an initiative backed by several French companies, including

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