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Sudan’s military has seized power in a coup. Here’s why it matters
A COUP in Sudan has been met by widespread international condemnation, amid growing fears about the country’s democratic transition and…
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Guinea coup leader picks Mandela prizewinner as foreign minister
GUINEA’S military leader Colonel Mamady Doumbouya (pictured) has appointed a prominent campaigner against female genital mutilation (FGM) as foreign minister,…
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How can Africa transform from a vaccine desert to a vaccine hub?
LONG dependent on the world’s wealthy nations for its vaccine supplies, Africa is building up its own vaccine manufacturing capacity.…
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African Union to buy up to 110 million Moderna Covid-19 vaccine doses
THE African Union (AU) intends to buy up to 110 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc. in an…
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Nigerian start-ups digitise local food supply chain
NIGERIAN start-ups are digitising the local food supply chain, helping merchants navigate high food costs and farmers sell their produce.…
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129-year journey nears end as France returns Benin treasures
IN a move with potential ramifications for other European museums, France is displaying 26 looted colonial-era artifacts for one last…
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Africa emerging as car industry hub
MOROCCO is an emerging automotive manufacturing hub, while South Africa has a history of carmaking. But multinational vehicle manufacturers are…
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Kenyan, British carriers ink codeshare deal
KENYA Airways said Friday it has inked a codeshare agreement with British Airways, making it easier for customers to fly…
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China’s reach into Africa’s digital sector worries experts
CHINESE companies like Huawei and the Transsion group are responsible for much of the digital infrastructure and smartphones used in…
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Mali denies asking Islamic body to negotiate with al-Qaeda
THE Malian government has denied that it plans to negotiate with leaders of al-Qaeda’s local affiliate, walking back an earlier…
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