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Angola’s Defense Minister Joao Lourenco has been named as the presidential candidate of the country’s ruling party. President Jose Eduardo dos Santos has said that he will not seek re-election after 37 years in power. For the first time in 37 years, Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos will not lead his party into the upcoming elections. “The party approved ...

Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, is announcing an end to his 38 years in power, saying Friday he will not run again in this year’s election. Check also: 7 Longest Serving Leaders In Africa Currently In Power The Portuguese news agency Lusa reported dos Santos’ comments during an address to his ruling Popular Movement for ...

Old computers, mobile phones and other electronic gadgets will soon be put to good use following the completion of a recycling plant scheduled to open in Bugesera District this month. Check also: Here’s Why Rwanda’s Capital, Kigali Wants Businesses Out Of Residential Areas According to officials, final touches are being put at the plant that will dismantle and recycle electronic and ...

ROME — Drought-ridden Somalia is at risk of a repeat of the famine that killed nearly 260,000 people in 2011 if aid is not stepped up over the next two months, United Nations agencies said Wednesday, calling for more funds. Five million Somalis do not have enough to eat because of a lack of rain that has led to poor harvests ...

Kampala — Even when he still whines about missing months’ pay, Uganda Cranes boss Micho Sredejovic emphasises his ultimate desire to carry on his duties as national team coach. Check also: Uganda Cranes qualifies for AFCON After 38 Years of Waiting “The agent that manages me does not exit. It is my work that manages me. When the moment for me ...