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- Zimbabwe: CCC Activists' Continued Detention Sparks Debate in UK Parliamenton 27/07/2024 at 08:31
[New Zimbabwe] BRITISH liberal democrats peer, Lord John Oates, Thursday brought the ongoing human rights violations in Zimbabwe to the attention of the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament.
- Ethiopia: Italy Affirms Greater Engagement in Ethiopia's Mega Damson 26/07/2024 at 17:20
[Ethiopian Herald] Hails Salini's role in cementing Ethio-Italy ties
- Uganda: Norway Shuts Kampala Embassy in Structural Reforms, Norad to Stayon 26/07/2024 at 15:19
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Norway has shut down its embassy in Uganda as part of ongoing structural reforms within the Norwegian Foreign Service.
- Ghana: Wreath-Laying in Honour of Slave Trade Abolitionists Held in Accraon 26/07/2024 at 12:06
[Ghanaian Times] A wreath-Laying ceremony was yesterday held in Accra to honour individuals who played key roles in the abolition of the slave trade in British colonies.
- Africa: Russia's Putin, South Africa's Ramaphosa Offer Condolences Following Deadly Southern Ethiopia Landslideon 26/07/2024 at 11:36
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Several world leaders are offering condolences following a landslide in the Kencho Shacha Gozdi village, Gofa Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State, on Monday that resulted in over 257 fatalities.
- Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Aruna, Assar Get Tricky Draws in First-Round of Men's Singleson 26/07/2024 at 11:26
[This Day] African superstars Nigeria's Quadri Aruna and Egypt's Omar Assar have been handed tricky draws in the first round of Men's Singles in the table tennis competition of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in France.
- Rwanda: The West Is Turning a Blind Eye to a Rogue, Illegal Rwandaon 25/07/2024 at 17:27
[Daily Maverick] As the impact of this illiberal autocracy extends beyond Rwanda's borders, its president knows he is a vital African chess piece in the global geopolitical circus.
- Ghana: The Norwegian Embassy Failed to Do Its Job - Sports Ministeron 25/07/2024 at 16:03
[Accra Times] According to the Minister he should not be held responsible for something that was not his responsibility.
- Angola: Portuguese Prime Minister in Benguela Provinceon 25/07/2024 at 15:40
[ANGOP] Benguela -- The Portuguese Premier, Luís Montenegro, arrived this morning in the province of Benguela, for a working visit lasting a few hours, focusing on the infrastructure of the Lobito Corridor.
- Mozambique: Venancio Mondlane Meets With Portuguese Far Rightby webmasteraim@sortmoz.com (AIM) on 25/07/2024 at 15:34
[AIM] Maputo -- Venancio Mondlane, the independent candidate for the Mozambican presidential elections scheduled for 9 October, on Wednesday met in Lisbon with the Portuguese far right party Chega (a name which could be translated into English as "Enough!')
- Nigeria: Omotayo, Edem, Others Get Opponents At Paris 2024 Olympic Gameson 25/07/2024 at 13:27
[This Day] . Aruna gets bye to the Rd of 64
- Nigeria: Chrisland Students Get Estar Awards As UK Platform Partners Schoolon 25/07/2024 at 13:27
[This Day] Five students from Chrisland Schools have emerged first in Africa to receive an eStars award, an innovative educational esports platform in the United Kingdom.
- Zimbabwe: Airzim to Resume Direct Flights to Londonon 25/07/2024 at 10:27
[The Herald] Plans are underway to resume direct flights from Zimbabwe to the United Kingdom, a move aimed at boosting trade and to capitalise on the country's centrality in the Sadc region, Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona has said.
- Zimbabwe: Steve 'Dhongi' Makoni UK-Boundon 25/07/2024 at 10:27
[The Herald] Yesteryear solo musician, Steve "Dhongi" Makoni is set to embark on a month-long tour of the United Kingdom next month.
- Zimbabwe: VP Chiwenga Expected in Paris for Olympic Gameson 24/07/2024 at 17:05
[The Herald] Wallace Ruzvidzo in PARIS, France
- Angola: Portuguese Prime Minister Visits Angolaon 24/07/2024 at 16:01
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Portuguese Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, will carry out, starting this Tuesday, an official three-day visit to Angola, as part of strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
- Africa: Progress in Ending World Hunger Set Back By Global Crisesby publicaffairs@voa.gov (VOA) on 24/07/2024 at 14:25
[VOA] Progress toward achieving a world free of hunger has stalled, while efforts to improve the nutritional status of billions of people have been setback 15 years as global crises deepen in some of the world's poorest countries, according to a new report published Wednesday on the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World.
- Eritrea: Eritrean Community Festival in the UKon 24/07/2024 at 12:50
[Shabait] Asmara -- The Eritrean community festival was held with patriotic zeal on 20 and 21 July in London under the theme "Peace Anchored on Resilience." The festival was officially opened by Mr. Saleh Abdella, Charge d'Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in the UK and Northern Ireland. The event was attended by numerous nationals from UK cities including London, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Leicester, Coventry, Birmingham, Wakefield, and Huddersfield.
- Africa: Jamais-Vu Parliament in Franceon 24/07/2024 at 12:01
[This Day] Victor C. Ariole argues that France is yet to handle its technology and renewable energy adequately, and are telling on its prosperity
- Zimbabwe: Russian Investors Keen On Zimbabwe Energy Sectoron 24/07/2024 at 11:30
[The Herald] Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister, Ambassador Frederick Shava, yesterday met a Russian business delegation from the Renova Group that is looking for opportunities in the energy sector which could include manufacturing.
- Africa: The Long Shadow of German Colonialismon 24/07/2024 at 08:20
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- Sudan: U.S. Invites Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces to Ceasefire Talks Co-hosted by Saudi Arabia and Switzerlandon 23/07/2024 at 18:54
[State Department] Washington, DC -- Over the past 15 months, the horrific conflict in Sudan has pushed millions to the brink of starvation and displaced nearly 10 million people. It continues to cause immeasurable suffering for the Sudanese people. The United States remains committed to working with partners to end this devastating war.
- Angola: Commercial Trade Between Angola and Portugal Exceeds €2 Billionon 23/07/2024 at 14:41
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Portuguese Ambassador to Angola, Francisco Alegre Duarte, considered positive the trade balance between Angola and Portugal, as it is valued at more than €2 billion.
- Angola: Portuguese Premier Already in Luandaon 23/07/2024 at 14:40
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Portuguese Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, arrived in Luanda this Tuesday morning for an official three-day visit to Angola, as part of strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
- Nigeria: Terminal Operators' Chair Receives Business Leadership Award in UKon 23/07/2024 at 13:03
[Leadership] The chairman, Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), Princess Vicky Haastrup, has received the African Female Business Leader of the Year Award in London, the United Kingdom.
- Kenya: No, Russian President Vladimir Putin Did Not Declare Support for Gen Z-Led Protests in Kenyaby info@africacheck.org (Africa Check) on 23/07/2024 at 07:47
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A video doing the rounds on social media shows Russian president Vladimir Putin apparently declaring his support for the protests in Kenya. But the video is manipulated - it uses genuine footage of Putin, but with false English subtitles.
- Tanzania: Environment Activists Appeal for Support From G-20on 22/07/2024 at 08:18
[Daily News] CLIMATE change and environment activists have requested for financial support from the Group of 20 (G-20) so as to increase investments in affordable and renewable energy.
- Ghana: Alleged Disappearance of Ghana Para-Cycling Team Members Reported in Osloon 22/07/2024 at 07:57
[Accra Times] The team members who are now believed to be hiding in other Schengen states did not register or participate in the marathon after arriving in the country in April.
- Africa: Why HIV Risks Are Rising in Older Adultson 22/07/2024 at 06:22
[allAfrica] Munich, Germany -- More and more older people are living with HIV and AIDS.
- Egypt: Egypt, Norway Discuss Ways to Enhance Joint Cooperationon 19/07/2024 at 10:00
[Egypt Online] Minister of the Public Business Sector Engineer Mohamed Shimi met at the Ministry's headquarters in the Administrative Capital with Ambassador of Norway in Cairo Hilda Klemitsdal to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation between companies affiliated with the Ministry and Norwegian companies.