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Ethiopia and Eritrea beyond warfare
<b>ANALYSIS/OPINION:</b><p>Africa, long-marginalized on the global stage, seems to be steadily emerging from the shadows of its past, and teaching the world …
AfricaNewsroom | Office of the Special Adviser on Africa, OSAA
Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan.<p>The Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) joins Ghana, the World, the United Nations …
AfricaMelania Trump announces solo trip to Africa
<b>By Felicia Sonmez and Josh Dawsey | Washington Post</b><p>WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump will make a solo trip to Africa later this year, she …
Donald TrumpAfrican agriculture has a lot to gain from increased access to big data
African scientists are about to get unprecedented access to enormous amounts of satellite data. This is thanks to a deal signed by the African Union …
AfricaOPINION: In discussion with guru Willem Oberholzer on tax
CAPE TOWN - Former president Thabo Mbeki addressed the African Union in 2015 where he chaired a high-level panel on illicit financial flows.He then …
FinanceSouthern Africa:Kagame to SADC - It's Time to Sign up for the Continental Trade Area
Rwanda President Paul Kagame has once again promoted the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) as a pact that will guarantee the improvement of Africa's …
AfricaMali's top court declares Keita president after contested vote
BAMAKO (AFP) -<p>Mali's Constitutional Court on Monday declared Ibrahim Boubacar Keita president after the 73-year-old incumbent won elections that his opponent, former minister Soumaila Cisse, said were marred by fraud.<p>Keita was victor in a runoff on August 12 that, according to official results …
AfricaNamibian President Hage Geingob criticises Africa's reliance on foreign aid
Namibian President Hage Geingob is the incoming chairperson of Southern African Development Community (SADC). Namibia recently hosted the 38th SADC …
Foreign AidThe last peace deal for South Sudan?
2018-08-20<p>Parties to the South Sudan conflict signed a power-sharing deal on 5 August 2018 in Khartoum. The latest governance arrangement is part of …
AfricaZimbabwe Opposition Appeals for Regional Help
Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has appealed to African leaders to ensure a peaceful and smooth transition of power in the country. …
South AfricaMy friend Mohamed, the dry cleaner of Mogadishu
<b>Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, has been described as the most dangerous city in the world. But some people there are trying to bring life back to the place. During her regular visits, BBC Africa editor Mary Harper came to know one of them - an entrepreneur named Mohamed Mahamoud Sheikh. Then she</b> …
World News‘Think beyond farm jobs’ to reach sustainable development, UN agriculture chief advises African youth
“We need to take action to make agriculture more attractive to young people,” underscored José Graziano da Silva, Director-General of the Food and …
AgricultureKofi Annan: A geopolitical obituary
The late Kofi Annan’s influence on the global stage will be felt for decades. For one thing, he never shied away from controversies.<p>The issue of his …
Geopolitics1540 Committee | Calendar of Upcoming Events
14-16 August 2018 <i><br>Addis Ababa, Ethiopia</i><p>Training Course for 1540 Points of Contact from French speaking African countries, hosted by the African Union …
Sri LankaSouthern Africa:Ramaphosa Gives SADC Outlook ... Geingob Takes Charge
Outgoing SADC chairperson, president Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, has given an outlook of achievements and progress on the region's development …
South AfricaChina, Africa link in fight to reduce child mortality rate
Cooperation with China is expected to significantly help reduce the child mortality rate in Africa, according to an African Union Commission official.<p>…
AfricaThe problem with Cyril Ramaphosa's friendly visit to Kinshasa
As the leader of South Africa, Ramaphosa has a responsibility to stand up to the likes of Joseph Kabila across Africa.<p>On August 10, 2018, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa met with his Congolese counterpart Joseph Kabila in Kinshasa in his capacity as the current chairperson of the Southern …
South AfricaOne dead as Ugandan police quell protest over mistreatment of...
KAMPALA (Reuters) - One person died and five others were wounded in Uganda on Sunday, police said, as security forces used teargas and live bullets to disperse a demonstration against the beating of arrested lawmakers in response to the stoning of a presidential convoy.<p>Uganda's President Yoweri …
AfricaKofi Annan understood the limits of diplomacy, as well as why it's important never to give up
Kofi Annan served as United Nations Secretary-General during a pivotal decade in modern world history – from 1997 to 2006. I would argue that his …
AfricaTen misunderstandings about Africa
Illustration: Liu Rui/GT<p>Many people tend to associate Africa with words like "poor," "underdeveloped," or "disease," and hold negative views about …
News (China)To smoke or not to smoke
Vuyo Mkize<p>As the campaign against the proposed Control of Tobacco and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill rages on with claims and counterclaims from …
Public HealtheSwatini’s tinkhundla-based electoral system to be tested in potentially groundbreaking court case
With only about a month to polls, an eSwatini (Swaziland) political party is going to court to fight for the right of individuals running in the …
News (South Africa)The Trans-African Highway Network Will Connect the Continent, But What Role Will China Play?
Since the days before African independence, when the European colonizers controlled the continent, there has been a vision of building a vast network …
AfricaThe Latest: Shocked reactions to death of Kofi Annan
next<p>prev<p>The Latest on the death of former U.N. secretary-general Kofi Annan (all times local):<p>12:55 p.m.<p>Shocked reactions are pouring in after the death of former U.N. secretary-general and Nobel Peace Prize winner Kofi Annan at age 80 after a short illness.<p>"He was a good friend whom I saw only …
World NewsKofi Annan, former United Nations secretary general and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at 80
Global Power<p>Kofi Annan, one of the world's most celebrated diplomats and a charismatic symbol of the United Nations who rose through its ranks to become the first black African secretary-general has died, his family and foundation confirmed Saturday. He was 80.<p>A statement from the foundation said …
AfricaUN official hails China's contribution to improving public health in Africa
A UN official has applauded China's contribution to African countries in improving their public health, saying that China has provided "a wealth of …
Public HealthKofi Annan, Former U.N. Secretary-General, Peace Prize Winner, Dies At 80
<b>Updated at 8:36 a.m. ET</b><p>Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan died Saturday, the foundation bearing his name confirmed. He was 80.<p>"Kofi Annan was a global statesman and a deeply committed internationalist who fought throughout his life for a fairer and more peaceful world. During his …
AfricaGulf of Aden Security Review - August 16, 2018
<b>Yemen:</b> <i>AQAP renews threat of international attacks; AQAP-linked militants clash with pro-Hadi government and Islah forces in Taiz city; U.S.</i> …
Middle EastAfrica:Yvonne Chaka Chaka appointed NEPAD Agency's Goodwill Ambassador
<b>Johannesburg, South Africa, August 17, 2018</b> – The Princess of Africa,Yvonne Chaka Chaka, internationally-renowned singer and humanitarian has been …
AfricaAU hails partnership, cooperation with China
Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to the African Union (AU) Liu Yuxi (L) presents his letter of credence to Amira Elfadil, AU Commissioner of Social …
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