Africa
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AU welcomes commitment of Ethiopian government, rebels to peace efforts
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat welcomed the commitment of the Ethiopian government and Tigray…
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South African berries exports, steel industry impacted by transport employees’ strike
An organization representing berries farmers, BerriesZA, on Friday warned that a strike by Transnet employees is affecting their exports, while…
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Africa’s petroleum producers back OPEC+ production cut
The African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) announced Thursday it supports the recent decision by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries…
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Namibia, Zambia sign deal to develop oil, gas pipeline
Namibia and Zambia on Thursday inked an agreement in Swakopmund, Namibia, to facilitate a private sector-led infrastructure development project. The…
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Nigerian president vows to continue anti-corruption campaign
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari emphasized on Saturday the importance of continuing to fight corruption and preventing opportunities for corrupt practices…
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Zimbabwe to start citrus fruit exports to China
Zimbabwe is finalizing preparations to start fresh citrus exports to China, following virtual inspections done by the General Administration of…
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Egypt retrieves smuggled ancient statue from Switzerland
Egypt recovered on Tuesday an ancient Egyptian statue smuggled to Switzerland, as part of its continuous efforts to retrieve thousands…
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Nigerian gov’t to distribute 12,000 tonnes of grains to needy citizens
The Nigerian government said Tuesday it has concluded arrangements to distribute at least 12,000 tonnes of assorted grains to vulnerable…
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Egypt launches pilot program to teach Chinese in middle schools
A ceremony was held at the Confucius Institute of Cairo University on Sunday to launch a pilot program for teaching…
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Mining companies pledge gold sales to augment Ghana’s foreign reserves
Mining companies in Ghana have pledged to sell at least 125,000 ounces of gold to Ghana’s central bank in the…
