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President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast is set to meet with his predecessor Laurent Gbagbo later today since their post-election conflict 10 years ago. Many have referred to this as a key moment in the turbulent politics of Ivory Coast. Gbagbo, 76, since his return from Europe last month, has leapt into the spotlight after winning a landmark case at ...

Starting today, there will be no movement in the Rwandan Capital for a period of 10 days. This has come after the declaration of third wave in the country. This measure has been put to curb the spread of the virus in the country. It was announced on Thursday so that people can prepare for it as they should. This ...

Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, has been placed under total lockdown for ten days, beginning July 17, as the country fights a devastating third wave that has seen fatalities rise in recent weeks. The measures will elapse on July 26. A total of 607 people have died as a result of the illness in Rwanda, with 74 others in critical condition. President ...

The Ethiopian Embassy in Uganda recently reported that the construction and filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is in progress and on schedule. Her Excellence Ambassador Alemtsehay Meseret made the revelation as she virtually briefed media on the current developments in Ethiopia. She addressed the media while at her home in Kololo on July 9. GERD is a ...

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AFDB) has approved a €39 million loan to Gabon. This funding will be directed to the construction of Gabon’s first independent hydroelectric dam in Kinguele Aval. The package includes €20 million from the African Development Bank. In addition to that, €10 million from the Africa Growing Together Fund and €9 ...