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Niger revokes French nuclear group’s licence at major uranium mine
Niger’s military government has revoked the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world’s biggest…
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Zambia reports Zimbabwe to SADC, AU over Russia lamentations
Zambia has accused Zimbabwe of attacking its sovereignty in an escalation of a diplomatic tiff between the two neighbours, which…
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Is Burkina Faso on the cusp of another coup?
Recent shootings, first at the presidential palace, and then, at the site of a public broadcaster, in the capital Ouagadougou,…
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Gay sex ban in Namibia ruled unconstitutional
In a landmark ruling for gay rights campaigners, laws banning same-sex acts between men have been ruled unconstitutional in Namibia.…
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Kenya and Tanzania among 10 states receiving half of aid money to Africa
Kenya and Tanzania are among Africa’s largest recipients of aid money from rich countries and international organisations, reflecting their reliance…
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Chad military arms depot blast leaves 9 dead
A massive explosion on Tuesday evening near Chad’s capital city of N’Djamena killed at least nine and injured 46 others,…
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Over 200 injured, 100 arrested in Kenya tax protests-rights groups
At least 200 people were injured and more than 100 arrested across Kenya in Thursday’s nationwide protests against government plans…
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European-funded Initiative aims at Creating ‘African Vaccine Market’
African leaders have teamed up with Europe and Western countries to push for a comprehensive strategic partnership to a new…
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Roscongress foundation and African Tourism Board Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Roscongress Foundation CEO Alexander Stuglev and African Tourism Board Executive Chairman Dr. Cuthbert Simphiwe Ncube have signed a document on…
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Kenya police use tear gas, water cannon as hundreds protest over tax hikes
Police in Kenya have fired tear gas and used water cannon to disperse protesters gathering near parliament in the capital…
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