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Addis Ababa – Morocco on Friday made an official request to return to the African Union, 32 years after quitting the bloc in protest at its decision to accept Western Sahara as a member. Check also: Morocco Is building The largest Concentrated Solar Power Plant In The World “The Kingdom of Morocco has officially submitted a request to accede to the ...

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA), on Thursday awarded Rwandan Peacekeepers in recognition of their professionalism, dedication and discipline. Check Also: South Sudan Government Rejects UN Proposal To Send More Peacekeepers The Rwandan troops were decorated with UN Peacekeeping Medals at a parade ceremony held at Rwanbatt3 Base Camp, SOCATEL M’Poko, in Bangui the Capital ...

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni is one second African president who earns the lowest salary. According to a list of salaries compiled by African Review  team, Museveni earns $13,000 equivalent to Shs 43,199,000.00 (Shs 43m from Shs 36m in 2011). Check Also: The World’s Poorest Presiden-t. His Reason Why He’s Poor Will Surprise You He is the second last on the least of ...

Kenya anticipates to repatriate 150,000 refugees to Somalia by the end of the year. Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed says 100,000 refugees have already been registered for relocation. Check Also: An Elephant In Kenya Killed Italian Tourist trying To Take Picture “The relocation of the refugees is however dependent on international support which was pledged in Brussels amounting to $100 million,” ...

A Ugandan official says police will arrest organizers who are planning a gay pride parade in the capital, Kampala. Check also: Botswana Deported A US Pastor Who Made Anti-gay Comments Simon Lokodo, a cabinet minister in charge of ethics and integrity, said in a statement Wednesday that the event had not been cleared by the police and would offend the country’s laws. Police ...