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Some of the eldest children of Angola’s former president Jose Eduardo dos Santos have reportedly demanded an end to criminal cases against them in order for them to allow their father to be buried in Angola. Citing a letter from the former head of state’s daughter, Portuguese news agency Lusa reported Tuesday that Isabel dos Santos and some of her… Read More

Wazi Vision conducts many eye test camps in hard-to-reach areas around Uganda. The free services cater to those who ordinarily wouldn’t afford to see an ophthalmologist, yet vision problems are common in the country. And with a cross-subsidization model, those who are diagnosed with refractive errors get eyewear they manufacture, at affordable prices. Jane Nabbosais a businesswoman, benefitted from the service:… Read More

Caster Semenya, who will make her first appearance in a world championship in five years when she competes in the women’s 5000m in Eugene, has every right to be there. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said this Tuesday as attention falls on Semenya the champion who will for the first time in a long time, run instead in the 5,000m… Read More

According to a note disclosed Tuesday by Mali’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, the World Bank has allowed the lifting of the suspension of its financial operations in Mali, a measure taken in May 2021 after two coups in less than a year. “The Vice President, Western & Central Africa for the World Bank, Ousmane Diagana, sent a letter dated… Read More

The West African state of Benin says it will auction off art, luxury furniture and a Rolls-Royce limousine seized from an opposition tycoon who lives in exile in Paris. A total of 140 items belonging to Sebastien Ajavon, who has been handed a 20-year sentence on drugs charges, will be put up for auction in Cotonou, the country’s economic hub,… Read More

The former ruling coalition in Sudan, the Freedom and Change Declaration Forces (FNDF), announced that they will form a broad front against the tribal clashes that have led to the death and injury of dozens of people in the country and the hate speech behind them. The leader of the group announced that they will organise demonstrations on 24 July… Read More

Egyptian authorities on Wednesday resumed hot air ballooning over the ancient city of Luxor following a two-day hiatus after two tourists were lightly injured during a ride. A hot air balloon with 28 tourists drifted off course Monday because of a change in the direction and speed of winds. The balloon was at an altitude of 60 meters (197 feet)… Read More

The U.S.-Africa leaders summit will be held from December 13 to December 15, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday. He described the U.S. commitment to Africa as “enduring.” “I look forward to hosting leaders from across the African continent in Washington“, a statement read.  According the press release, the gathering will look to “foster new economic engagement; reinforce the U.S.-Africa commitment… Read More

The toxic chemical methanol has been identified as a possible cause of the deaths of 21 teenagers at a bar in the South African city of East London last month. Methanol was found in all of their bodies and investigations are continuing to determine whether the levels of the toxic chemical were enough to have killed them. “Methanol has been… Read More

The leader of Tunisia’s Islamist-inspired opposition party Ennahdha was questioned and then allowed to go free by an anti-terror unit, just days before a controversial constitutional referendum. After a “more than nine-hour” session and “19 defence speeches” requested by lawyers, Rached Ghannouchi left the anti-terror centre and headed home, his lawyer and former Ennahdha official Samir Dilou said on Facebook.… Read More