For the first time, Rwanda is playing host to the Flying Eye Hospital — a world-class aircraft turned into a mobile eye surgery and training centre. The programme, which begins …
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In northern Gaza, the desperation for food has reached a critical level, as hundreds of Palestinians were seen chasing a truck carrying flour in a frantic bid to secure something …
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Namibia Hosts Landmark Commonwealth Youth Dialogue
Namibia has welcomed young leaders from across the globe for a major Commonwealth youth dialogue, described as a historic event that puts the voices of young people at the Centre …
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UK Cuts Foreign Aid to Boost Defence, Africa Faces Hardest Hit
The United Kingdom has announced a major cut to its foreign aid budget, reducing it by 40% — from 0.5% of Gross National Income (GNI) to 0.3%. The move, which …
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Nigeria, West Africa Lost $407bn to Trade Mispricing in a Decade – AU Panel Warns
Nigeria and several other countries in West and North Africa lost about $407 billion between 2001 and 2010 due to trade mispricing, mostly caused by commercial tax avoidance by multinational …
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Galp to Start Talks with Potential Partners for Namibia Oil Project
Portuguese energy company Galp is now set to begin direct talks with potential partners who have shown interest in joining its oil exploration project in Namibia. The company’s Co-Chief Executive …
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Botswana’s economy is facing fresh pressure as Citigroup Inc. has warned that the country may need to devalue its currency further, following a sharp drop in diamond revenues. The Bank …
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Tanzania Seeks Belarus Support to Boost Local Drug Production
Tanzania has shown strong interest in working with Belarus to improve its pharmaceutical industry and reduce its reliance on imported medicines. This was made known by the Prime Minister of …
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China Sends Electric Trucks to Zambia in Green Mining Push
China has sent a fleet of 31 pure electric mining trucks to Zambia, marking a major step in introducing green technology to Africa’s mining industry. The shipment, organized by Chinese …
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Analyst Warns European Powers Seeking Control Over Libya’s Political Process
Turkish political analyst Muhannad Hafizoglu has accused European powers of trying to control Libya’s political future through what he called weak and symbolic international efforts. In an interview with regional …