Ethiopia secures $1.5bn debt relief

Ethiopia's finances have been hit by the two-year conflict in the northern region of Tigray that ended with a peace deal in November last year.

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Climate action for Africa in 2023

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This year, there were three developments across Africa which highlight a mix of progress, priorities and potential pitfalls.

Revealed: S.Africa hurtling towards ‘failed state’

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Protests over poor or non-existent 'service delivery' by local and national governments have become common in recent years.

EAC Court throws out Eacop challenge

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The court ruled that it did not have jurisdiction to hear the challenge by several civil society groups because it was filed too late.

Uganda sets anti-gay law petition hearing date

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The court set the date after the petitioners agreed to consolidate all four petitions and 19 applications that were filed.

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    • News

    H. Kissinger: How his diplomacy in Africa prolonged apartheid

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    Historians say former US secretary of state's track record in Africa is dismal.

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    Guinea's junta charges former health minister with corruption

    A decree issued by Doumbouya dismissed Diallo from his post on November 21 and he was arrested......

    Kenya opens hearing into death of woman allegedly killed by British soldier
    Two planes crash on same day in Tanzania national park
    American diplomat Henry Kissinger dies aged 100
    Senegal seizes three tonnes of cocaine
    Tanzania bus-train collision leaves 13 dead, 32 injured
    Ugandans reject stolen boats returned by Kenyans

    Business

    Bamburi Cement signals dividend from $84m Uganda deal

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    Bamburi Cement has signalled that it expects to pay its shareholders a special dividend from the sale of its 70 percent stake in Hima Cement.

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    AfDB loans Kenya $110m to boost electricity access

    Additionally, the bank said that 10,521 small and medium-sized businesses and social facilities......

    Kenya Airways to resume flights to Somalia
    Morgan Stanley blocks Kenyan firms from global index
    Firms' profit warnings at Kenya bourse rise to nine
    Mombasa Port to beat performance target
    Kenya MPs probe $12m tax waiver to Huawei
    Africa needs new economic models amid external shocks

    Videos

    African states urged to restructure tax incentives targeting FDI
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    African states urged to restructure tax incentives targeting FDI

    World Bank to finance Kenya $12bn
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    World Bank to finance Kenya $12bn

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    Summary of the Earthwise Summit
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    Summary of the Earthwise Summit

    Opinion

    BUWEMBO: Nsenene kept away, now we need to rear our own

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    Nsenene come in two major colours, brown and green, the latter being dominant.

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    OBBO: Kiir on cloud nine as Mohamud polishes dancing shoes

    After many failed attempts, the long-troubled peace settlement seems to finally be coming to......

    NGUGI: Blaming Uhuru can never be a growth strategy
    AKINYEMI: Strong business foundations withstand disruptions in future
    EYAKUZE: When the created become the creator
    ULIMWENGU: Great in his métier, Weah is still a great
    EYAKUZE: God, lead us (not) into another flood
    OBBO: Tshisekedi dances next to fire in skirt made of dry grass

    Magazine

    Woman with double uterus pregnant in both wombs

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    Hatcher has long known that she was born with two uteri and two cervixes, as a result of a condition known as uterine didelphys.

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    Traumatic journeys of Ethiopians seeking a better life

    "Eastern Route" is described by IOM as "one of the most dangerous and complex human migratory......

    Somali education champion wins UN refugee prize
    Present, past and future reviewed in watercolours
    Eighteen years of making fine art
    Rwandan-Ugandan star Somi makes in Broadway debut
    Where evidence of German colonial brutality is buried
    Kenyan students leading in AI use, survey says

    Science & Health

    Women can now buy vaginal ring at a pharmacy

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    This ring, made of flexible silicone, is inserted in the vagina by the user and provides protection against HIV infection for a month.

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    COP28 opens as UN urges phase out of fossil fuels

    UN secretary-general said the conference should aim for a complete "phaseout" of fossil fuels....

    Women, girls facing new harm from technology
    Tanzania urges EAC common stance on foreign carbon trading firms
    Africa prepares for rollout of improved malaria vaccine
    Deadly mosquito species in Kenya
    Kenya fails to give world global plastics treaty
    Tobacco meet to be held ‘in early 2024’

    Sports

    EPL loses bid to ban loans between associated clubs

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    The English Premier League needed 14 out of 20 clubs to vote for the ban at a shareholders' meeting.

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    NBA launches office in Kenya

    Egypt, Senegal, South Africa and Nigeria are the only other African countries hosting NBA offices....

    Kenya thrashes Seychelles 5-0 in World Cup qualifiers
    Official: Nigeria FA have no money to pay off coach
    Everton deducted points after breaching EPL financial rules
    Former Zimbabwe goalkeeper Chigova dies aged 32
    Salah leads African stars into World Cup qualifiers
    Kenya bids to host 2027 World Rugby Sevens series

    KUSI IDEAS

    Making most of Africa’s strategic green minerals to build the continent

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    As global demand for EVs surges countries should harness natural wealth for green industrialisation.

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    How Africa can make most of diaspora finance

    Remittances might lack the structure and formality of traditional philanthropy, but they play a......

    Part of Botswana heritage, phathisi is critical for cultural integration
    Ndudzo’s sculptures tell untold history of Southern African art
    NMG annual Kusi Ideas Festival now heads to Botswana
    Climate change adaptation should be Africa’s priority
    Kusi sets stage for Pan-African innovation marketplace
    Let us all create value, empower society