GENEVA - The head of the World Health Organization warns the spread of Ebola to a large city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo could have dire consequences. The WHO chief …
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The Economic and Social Council convened two interactive discussions today with speakers underscoring …
Read MoreOil Executives Join African Energy Chamber in visit to the Famous Slave Hub of Goree Island, Senegal
Led by the African Energy Chamber (EnergyChamber.org) and its Executive Chairman Nj Ayuk, several oil executives went on a symbolic visit to Senegal's Goree Island today, southeast of the capital Dakar.
Goree …
Read MoreEthiopia Premier’s Aide Named to Lead Restive Amhara Region
ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia's Amhara Democratic Party (ADP) named the security adviser to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as head of the restive Amhara region on Monday after his predecessor was killed in …
Read MoreExtradition of former Mozambique Finance Minister halted by South Africa
PRETORIA, South Africa'sJustice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has authorised his Director General Vusi Madonsela to file papers opposing former Mozambique Finance Minister Manuel Chang's application to be extradited.
Chang was …
Read MoreDRC Refugees Flooding Into Uganda to Escape Armed Conflict
SEBAGORO LANDING SITE, UGANDA - Aid workers in Uganda say armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has doubled the flow of refugees in past weeks, straining humanitarian funding. Many …
Read MoreChina’s Growth Cools Further as Tariff War Pressures Mount
BEIJING - China's economic growth sank to its lowest level in at least 26 years in the quarter ending in June, adding to pressure on Chinese leaders as they fight a tariff …
Read MoreAddis to Host CFS’s Conference on Combating Malnutrition in Africa
Addis Ababa ENA Addis Ababa is to host the Committee on World Food Security's (CFS) conference from July 16-17, 2019 which is expected to deliberate on combating malnutrition in Africa, according to …
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