Malian ‘Cardinal Of Peace’ is Elevated by The Pope
May 23, 2017
He also served as president of Caritas Mali, an international aid program for refugees and the poor.
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African news
Unpleasant Surprise Unveiled for West Africans in America – You’re Deported
May 23, 2017
The Ambassador offered assurances that the Trump administration would not paint every African country with the same brush.
Nigeria’s Five Wealthiest Men Could End Poverty in that Country – OXFAM
May 23, 2017
The report, “Inequality in Nigeria” exposes the large and growing gap between rich and poor.
Nigeria’s Abducted Girls Reunited with Parents at Last
May 23, 2017
Aides asserted that he was “hale and hearty” but the language since has changed.
Farmers Reap ‘Bitter Chocolate’ as Unrest Rocks Ivory Coast
May 17, 2017
But many ordinary Ivorians have yet to see the benefits of growth.
Ebola Reappears in Congo and Vaccine is Readied for Crucial Test
May 17, 2017
An Ebola outbreak in the DRC might be the vaccine’s ultimate proving ground.
South African Groups Take Aim at Govt’s Oil and Nuclear Plans
May 17, 2017
The application by Rhino had been backed by the South Africa’s Agency for Promotion of Petroleum and Exploitation and the Minister of Mineral Resources.
U.S. Ambassador in Zimbabwe Assures No Cut in Funds for HIV
May 17, 2017
U.S. officials said the malaria and HIV/AIDS programs would be resilient even if the United States had to deny funding to existing healthcare providers.
In Nigeria, Dozens of Kidnapped Girls Freed in Boko Haram Swamp
May 10, 2017
The girls were released in exchange for six Boko Haram fighters held by authorities, according to one report.
Order to Release White Farmers Accused in Murder of Black Boy Sparks Riot
May 10, 2017
Three houses were torched and white-owned shops looted.
‘War’ Declared on Media While Press Freedom Day is Marked Worldwide
May 5, 2017
These include Ghana, Kenya and South Africa, now cracking down on the press.
May Day Speech Cut Short Amid Anti-Zuma Boos and Chants
May 5, 2017
Zuma’s downfall was hastened by a recent cabinet purge and his decision to sack his widely respected finance minister.
Troubles at Guinea Bauxite Mining Hub Leave One Dead, Several Injured
May 2, 2017
Intermittent violence has continued in the area which is bordered by Senegal and Guinea Bissau.
Gambian to Head New Peace and Justice Group
May 2, 2017
Some 200,000 took part in the DC event which included spontaneous music and informal speeches.
Nigerian, Namibian Papers Scoop Highest Prize in Explanatory Journalism
April 18, 2017
Under Premium Times Editor-in-Chief, Musikilu Mojeed, the paper published more than 30 stories, with damning details revealing the secret offshore assets of many prominent Nigerians.