Former US president Barack Obama has revealed a list of books by African authors that he recommends for his annual summer reading list. “This week, I’m traveling to Africa for the first time since I left office – a continent of wonderful diversity, thriving culture, and remarkable stories,” Obama said
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The UN Secuirity Council has imposed an arms embargo on South Sudan and sanctions on two military officials, BBC reports. Nine countries backed the US-drafted resolution. Russia, China and four other countries abstained. US Ambassador Nikki Haley told the council that support for the arms embargo will send a message
Read MoreThis consensus affirms the parties’ commitment to realize the desires of the Mozambican people for a lasting peace MAPUTO, Mozambique, July 13, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The United States Government congratulates the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, and the Coordinator of the Renamo Political Commission, Ossufo
Read MoreThis consensus affirms the parties’ commitment to realize the desires of the Mozambican people for a lasting peace MAPUTO, Mozambique, July 13, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The United States Government congratulates the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, and the Coordinator of the Renamo Political Commission, Ossufo
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Uganda Cranes forward Farouk Miya has joined Croatian side HNK Gorica from Standard Liege, reports FUFA official partners Airtel. HNK Gorica and Standard Liege reached a deal and Miya signed a two-year contract with an option of a one year extension. Miya has struggled to find time to play since
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Police have arrested one of the ‘kanyamas’ claiming to be a bodyguard to Kyadondo East MP, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine. His name wants revealed. ALSO READ: Bobi Wine Defeats Police In Anti-Social Media Tax Demo “The suspect assaulted officers, obstructed officers on lawful duty and stole handcuffs during
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MTN Group Ltd. workers in South Africa are set to go on strike after a breakdown in wage talks between Africa’s biggest mobile-phone company by subscribers and a key labor group, Bloomberg reports. The Communications Workers Union sent MTN an intention to strike and 120 protesters gathered outside the company’s
Read MoreAcquisition to increase news coverage and enhance user experience Teresa Clarke, Executive Editor of iAfrica Africa.com has completed its acquisition of iAfrica.com, South Africa’s oldest and most iconic news portal from South African media giant, Primedia (Pty) Ltd and telecoms powerhouse, MTN (Pty) Ltd. The terms of the agreement
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Seven black rhinos have died in unclear circumstances at the Tsavo East National Park, Kenya, AFP reports. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has refused to comment on the rhinoceros deaths but, speaking on condition of anonymity, one official said, "Seven of the rhinos died but it has not been established as
Read MoreThe initiative will express the objectives of the Back to Basics 2B programme particularly on the appointment of section 56 & 57 managers and improving on planning and institutional arrangement JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 13, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance an Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr
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