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May 28, 2024 2:54 PM

South Africa’s Ramaphosa steers ANC into potentially pivotal election

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has staked his reputation on cleaning up the image of the ruling African National Congress, will lead the party toward its biggest test of the democratic era when South Africans vote on Wednesday. Ramap...

May 27, 2024 5:11 PM

South Africans face water crisis as Durban taps run dry ahead of elections this week

South Africa's coastal city of Durban, known for its popular beaches and warm climate, is facing a severe water crisis ahead of national elections, with residents suffering from prolonged dry taps and poor sanitation services. The shortages, which s...

May 24, 2024 12:29 PM

India affirms commitment to strengthening African role in global security, development

In a powerful address to the United Nations Security Council, India's Permanent Representative, Ruchira Kamboj, reiterated India's unwavering commitment to bolstering the role of African states in addressing global security and development challenges...

May 24, 2024 10:00 AM

Biden, Kenya’s Ruto pledge to protect democracy in Africa and beyond

Biden, Kenya's Ruto pledge protect democracy in Africa and beyond U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House on Thursday for a state visit, pledging new partnerships on technology, security and debt relief to ...

May 14, 2024 3:32 PM

New breast cancer genes found in women of African ancestry, may improve risk assessment

Twelve breast cancer genes identified in women of African ancestry in a large study published on Monday may one day help better predict their risk for the disease and highlights potential risk differences from women of European descent. Studies to i...

May 14, 2024 1:48 PM

India sends second consignment of relief materials to flood-ravaged Kenya

In response to the severe floods plaguing Kenya, the Government of India has extended its humanitarian assistance for the second time this month. India’s support to Kenya included a significant aid package comprising 22 tonnes of essential medicine...

May 14, 2024 1:52 PM

India-US Dialogue on Africa: Second round being held from May 14-15

The second round of the India-US Dialogue on Africa is currently underway in Washington DC, with key representatives from both nations participanting. The dialogue's core objective is to facilitate the exchange of ideas and perspectives, fostering i...

May 3, 2024 5:48 PM

Ghana unveils looted treasures after 150 years abroad

Gold neck discs, a sword, a royal chair and dozens of other treasures looted during British colonial rule went on show in Ghana this week for the first time since their historic return. People travelled from across the West African country to see th...

April 25, 2024 8:56 AM

Deadly floods kill 38 in Kenya, situation moving from emergency to disaster level

The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has informed that at least 38 people have been killed by floods across Kenya, noting that the flood situation is moving from emergency to disaster level. The heavy rains in the African nation has also disrupted norm...

April 23, 2024 8:57 AM

Britain passes Rishi Sunak’s ambitious Rwanda migrant bill after facing two years of challenges

The UK Parliament has passed the contentious bill, allowing the government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for their claims to be considered by the East African nation, reported CNN. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's efforts to pass the bill had been ...

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