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US Hosts African Chiefs of Defense to Discuss Russia

Against a backdrop of Pentagon forces being withdrawn from Niger and Chad, the US this week will cohost with Botswana the 2024 African Chiefs of Defense Conference.

Zuma the Disruptor Has South Africa’s Fate In His Hands

Jacob Zuma, who led South Africa for almost nine scandal-tainted years before being ousted by the governing African National Congress, may now play a major role in the country’s political future.

Pomp and drama as deposed Nigerian emir returns to throne

As he returned to the throne in a colourful ceremony, Nigeria's influential Emir of Kano addressed the people who deposed him four years ago.

ANC About To Lose Power In South Africa?

For the first time since White-minority rule ended three decades ago, South Africa is heading into national elections in which an outright winner isn’t apparent. A series of opinion polls show the ruling African National Congress risks losing its majority in the May 29 vote and may have to enlist the support of one or more rivals to continue governing Africa’s most industrialized economy.

Energy Summit Seeks to Curb Cooking Habits that Kill Millions Every Year

An energy summit that seeks to reduce millions of premature deaths around the world, most notably in Africa, is set to open in Paris...

Conflict, Violence Push Global Internal Displacement to Record High Levels

Conflicts and violence have pushed the number of internally displaced people around the world to a record-breaking high of 75.9 million, with nearly half living in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new report by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center.

Over 50 Million Lives Saved in Africa Through Immunization Program: WHO

An estimated 51.2 million lives have been saved through vaccines in the African region over the past 50 years. For every infant life saved over that period, close to 60 years of life are lived, a new report by World Health Organization (WHO) finds.

Cubana Chief Priest: Nigerian Socialite Charged for Throwing Money in Air

After being charged at Lagos' Federal High Court, Okechukwu was given bail for 10 million naira ($8,600; £6,970).

As landmark United Methodist gathering Approaches, African Churches Weigh their Future

The United Methodist Church lost one-fourth of its U.S. churches in a recent schism, with conservatives departing over disputes on sexuality and theology.

Hundreds Protest in Niger Demanding Departure of US Troops

Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of Niger’s capital to demand the departure of United States troops, after the military government further shifted its strategy by ending a military accord with the US and welcoming Russian military instructors.

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