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Biden’s Africa visit to promote us-backed railway
President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Africa next week, starting in Angola, to promote the Lobito Corridor railway project, a US-backed initiative spanning Angola,...
Chad’s government ends defense cooperation agreement with France
Chad's government ends defense cooperation agreement with France Chad's government is ending a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler, to redefine the...
Italy, Tunisia strengthen business ties through new digital platform
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), in partnership with the Italian Embassy in Tunis, the Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade and Crafts (Utica), and other organizations,...
IMF completes review mission to Egypt, highlights economic reforms,challenges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its discussions with Egyptian authorities as part of the fourth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The...
Meet First African American Woman to Climb Mount Everest
Sophia Danenberg became the first African American and Black woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 19, 2006. Born in 1972 in...
Opinion
Healthcare Access in Rural vs. Urban Africa: A Comparative Study
Healthcare access is defined as the ability of individuals to obtain timely and adequate healthcare services when needed. Access to healthcare in Africa is a...
Addressing the smuggling crisis in Africa: solutions for a safer future
Smuggling has emerged as a significant threat across Africa, manifesting in various forms, from human trafficking and arms trade crisis to the illicit movement of...
Israel’s quest for peace amidst Gaza proximity threats
In the complex geopolitical landscape of the amidst Gaza, few countries encapsulate the struggle for security and survival like Israel's. This nation, diminutive in size...
Eric Adams’ Community Op Ed: Your City Wants to Help Put Money in Your Pocket
New York is a city that works for our people, with resources available to help hard-working residents afford the cost of housing, child care, health...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op Ed: The Bronx is Buying a Ticket to the Future with Historic Metro-North Plan
With New York City’s rental vacancy rate at a historic low of just 1.4 percent and half of all New Yorkers paying more than 30...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: The EITC – Helping Working Families Afford to Live in the Greatest City in the World
Working people and families make life in our city possible. Their work and contributions in every sector — from public safety to business, hospitality, health...
Central Africa
UN commends Uganda’s progress in sustainable development data production
UN commends Uganda’s progress in sustainable development data production KAMPALA — Uganda has received commendation from the United Nations for its significant strides in producing...
Uganda: Govt intervention leads to significant fuel price drop
Fuel prices are dropping steadily across Uganda following decisive government action, says Ms. Beatrice Akello Akori, State Minister for Economic Planning. Speaking after a meeting...
Kenya’s impeached deputy President Gachagua seeks court injunction on High Court proceedings
Kenya’s Deputy President Gachagua Appeals to Stop High Court Impeachment Proceedings Kenya's impeached Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, filed a petition with the Court of Appeal...
Kenyan islanders turn plastic waste into sustainable boats and furniture
On Lamu Island, off Kenya’s east coast, a remarkable initiative is turning plastic waste into a valuable resource for the local community. The Flipflopi Project,...
Congo court offers verdict in coup attempt, offering appeals window for defendants
A military court in Congo has delivered its verdict on Friday, sentencing 37 individuals, including three Americans, to death for their involvement in a failed...