Organisers say moving Dakar Rally, likely scheduled January 9-23, out of Saudi Arabia was ‘exceptional and one-off’.
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Footage shows healthcare workers celebrating at an Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo after the last patient left.
Speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit, Putin frames Moscow as an alternative to former colonial powers.
PM Abiy Ahmed makes announcement during a Moscow summit as Ethiopia battles armed groups in Tigray and Amhara.
All of Stephen Mwiti Joseph’s children are presumed dead after his wife abducted them to follow a self-declared pastor.
Tens of thousands of people have crossed into Kenya, fleeing fighting between regional forces in Ethiopia’s Moyale town.
Nigerian artist reframes children with albinism as heroes
Moscow aims to strengthen economic and security ties with African leaders during the two-day gathering.
As African leaders gather in Moscow, Russia is securing resources and protecting rulers at the expense of their people.
The metal is generating billions, but mining communities say basic services have failed to keep pace.
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