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Former finance minister Romuald Wadagni sworn is as Benin’s new president

By AFP Romuald Wadagni took the oath of office of Sunday to become Benin's new president. The former finance minister…

5 months ago

Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo

Three Red Cross volunteers died in the Democratic Republic of Congo from suspected Ebola likely caught while managing dead bodies,…

5 months ago

‘Speed, money and compassion’ – lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts

"I saw the burial team taking eight of them," recalls Ebola survivor Patrick Faley. "They put them into a bag…

5 months ago

Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it’s tightening its control

Back in March, an email landed in my inbox from Irish airline Ryanair asking me if I was ready for…

5 months ago

East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it’s not easy

Not even heavy rain can keep shoppers away from Gikomba, a lively Kenyan market that stands as the largest open-air…

5 months ago

Former Ivorian president condemns imprisonment of political activists

By Rédaction Africanews with AP Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo used his platform in the 4th edition of the Renaissance…

6 months ago

Cameroonian MMA heavyweight star scores first round knockout

By Rédaction Africanews with AP Cameroonian heavyweight star, Francis Ngannou, scored a first round knockout at the Intuit Dome in…

6 months ago

Residents of Ugandan capital fearful after Ebola death at local hospital

By Rédaction Africanews with AP Residents in the Ugandan capital have expressed their fears and concerns after officials confirmed a…

6 months ago

Cape Verde opposition wins parliamentary elections

By Agencies Cape Verde is set for a major political transition. The country’s main opposition party, the African Party for…

6 months ago

Cape Verde votes in legislative race as five parties vie for power

By Dominic Wabwireh with AP Cape Verdeans headed to the polls on Sunday in legislative elections marked by uncertainty, with…

6 months ago