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New Botswana leader eyes cannabis, sunshine to lift economy

AFP - 1 day ago 0

Gaborone, Botswana (AFP) - Botswana will diversify its diamond-dependent economy by launching into the medicinal cannabis market and exploiting its abundant sunshine, President Duma Boko said Tuesday, in his first state of the nation address. Boko swept to power in elections...

Senegal

Senegal navy intercepts almost 1,000 illegal migrants in one month

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Somalia

After electing new leader, Somaliland resumes quest for recognition

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Sudan

Sudan army chief rejects ‘interference’ after Russia UN veto

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D R Congo

Vandals attack DR Congo mausoleum of anti-colonial icon Lumumba

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Egypt

Stray dogs in Giza become tourist draw after ‘pyramid puppy’ sensation

AFP - 3 days ago 0

Beneath the blazing Egyptian sun, crowds at the Giza Pyramids gazed up at the ancient wonders, but some had their eyes peeled for a...

Gabon

Gabon backs new constitution by 91.8%: provisional results

AFP - 3 days ago 0

Gabon's military rulers announced their new constitution had been overwhelmingly approved in this weekend's referendum, according to provisional results it published on Sunday. A statement...

Senegal

Senegal’s 2024 Legislative Elections: Pragmatic Alliances or Betrayal of Ideals?

AFP - November 14, 2024 0

https://youtu.be/mZY88yPzcqI SummaryAs Senegal approaches the early legislative elections on November 17, 2024, a central question emerges: can Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, embody...

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