Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84

1 month ago

Olu Jacobs, one of Nigeria's best known actors, whose career spanned several decades across theatre, television and film, has died…

Guinea media regulator warns France 24 over description of president

1 month ago

By Agencies Guinea's media regulator has issued a formal warning to French broadcaster France 24, accusing it of using an…

African lab scientists gather in Togo to discuss challenges amid Ebola crisis

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  By Africanews with AP As Ebola threatens parts of Africa, the Federation of West African Medical Laboratory Science opened…

Ninth woman’s body found as South African police investigate string of deaths

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  Police in South Africa have confirmed the discovery of a ninth woman's body in just two months, amid growing…

WHO sees encouraging signs in Congo Ebola fight but warns of surging cases

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  By AP The World Health Organization says there are encouraging signs in the fight against Ebola in the Democratic…

Dangote refinery opens to public ownership in Africa’s biggest IPO

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By Africanews Africa's biggest oil refinery has opened its ownership to the public, with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote seeking to…

Geneva talks put Rwanda-DRC peace deal to the test

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Officials from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are due to reconvene in Geneva on September 16…

Nairobi to host World Athletics Championships in 2029

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By AFP Nairobi will host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome to…

Kenya: A small village takes on an oil giant

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In northern Kenya's Marsabit County, cancer is devastating families in the Rendille community of Kargi. Kesemo Kapina, 56, has stage-four throat cancer and…

Mozambique: What does opposition leader’s trial mean?

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The opposition politician is facing five charges linked to protests that erupted after thecountry’s disputed 2024 presidential election. Mondlane was…