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Donald Trump’s stunning victory in the elections last week sent shockwaves throughout the African continent. Very few people across the continent anticipated Donald Trump to be the new leader of the free world. Check also: How Africa Reacted When Trump Was Announced As The Next U.S. President Residents of K’ogelo Village (Obama’s father’s rural home) had predicted a big win for ...

JOHANNESBURG —  Africa’s countries have struggled to improve their governance in the past 10 years, according to a comprehensive survey released Monday. The continent’s 54 countries together advanced just one point on a 100-point scale measuring overall governance since 2006, according to the Ibrahim Index of African Governance. Check also: 7 African Countries Where People Are Most Afraid During Elections Although ...

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 ...

After drawing a red line for Japan in the South China Sea last June, China is now telling Japan to stay off its second continent, Africa. Ideologically that is. Check also: Angola, Japan To Build The 1st Africa-South America Undersea Fiber Optic Cable In a recent statement, following the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) held in Kenya, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Japan of “attempting to ...