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WEB2 days ago · Angolan oil company Sonangol aims to achieve a 10% share of the nation’s oil production by 2027 and is working toward producing 80,000 barrels of […]
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WEB3 days ago · The M23 rebel group in eastern Congo has seized control of the Rubaya mining area, generating an estimated $300,000 monthly from its rich mineral deposits.
Cape Verde, Guinea-Conakry and Liberia join the World Bank’s …
WEB1 day ago · Cape Verde, Guinea-Conakry, and Liberia are included in the initial phase of the Health Security Program (PSSA) for West and Central Africa, spearheaded by the World Bank, according to an announcement by the Cape Verdean government on October 3. The program aims to “ensure the continuity of ...
Rwanda Battles Marburg Virus Outbreak, WHO to Provide Support
WEB5 days ago · Rwanda is grappling with an outbreak of Marburg virus disease, with over 20 confirmed cases and multiple fatalities reported across several districts. Health authorities are intensifying efforts to control the spread of the highly fatal virus. Infected individuals are currently in isolation ...
Mozambique’s Elections: Balancing Power, Insurgency, and …
WEB2 days ago · Mozambique’s upcoming presidential and legislative elections on October 9 are set against a backdrop of complex national challenges. The ruling Frelimo party, in power since independence in 1975, is expected to maintain its grip on leadership, with candidate Daniel Chapo poised to succeed President Filipe Nyusi.
Fight against Terrorism: Blinken Commends Efforts of Africa Focus …
WEB4 days ago · US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, underlined, Monday in Washington, the importance of the Africa Focus Group of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh, co-chaired by Morocco, the United States, Italy, and Saudi Arabia, in the fight against terrorism on the African continent.
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WEBSep 1, 2024 · Even for Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, traveling within his continent poses significant challenges. Despite doing business across multiple African countries, the Nigerian-born billionaire laments […]
Nigeria to roll out Mpox vaccine in October – Medafrica Times
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Nigeria plans to begin administering Mpox vaccine on October 16 after it received a first batch of 10,000 jabs, a spokesperson for the country’s National Primary Health Care Development Agency said. The most populous African country has so far reported 40 Mpox cases as it received the first ...
U.S. pledges support for Africa’s AI goals – Medafrica Times
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Delegates from over 30 African countries and the USA concluded on September 12 a two-day AI summit in Lagos, Nigeria, focused on promoting the safe development and deployment of AI in Africa. The Pan-African Conference on Artificial Intelligence, a collaboration between Abuja and Washington, brought ...
Niger, Nigeria sign new security pact – Medafrica Times
WEBAug 30, 2024 · In a surprising turn of events, Nigeria and Niger have put aside recent tensions to forge a new security partnership. This unexpected move comes less than a year after a military coup in Niger threw their relationship into turmoil. The agreement, signed by defense chiefs from both nations in Niger ...