Taha Sakr

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Four African Billionaires Hold More Wealth Than Half the Continent’s Population – Oxfam

Just four of Africa’s richest individuals possess more wealth than half of the continent’s population—approximately 750 million people—according to a…

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Mali Sells Gold from Disputed Barrick Mine Amid Legal Standoff

Mali’s transitional government has approved the exceptional sale of one metric ton of gold—worth approximately $106 million—from the Loulo-Gounkoto mine,…

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Trump Urges African Leaders to Accept Deported Migrants from Third Countries

U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a plan to five African leaders under which their countries would accept migrants deported…

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New Law Grants Mali’s Goïta Five-Year Presidential Term with Unlimited Renewals, No Elections

Mali’s interim leader Assimi Goïta has signed into law a decree granting himself a five-year presidential term, renewable indefinitely, without…

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Ethiopia Engages Diplomats on Climate Finance Ahead of Africa Climate Summit

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has held consultations with the diplomatic community in Addis Ababa ahead of the Second Africa…

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Ethiopia Steps Up Community Recovery Efforts After Desert Locust Crises

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture said on Friday it is intensifying efforts to support communities affected by desert locust outbreaks, as…

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Ethiopia Prepares to Reopen Trade Talks with Trump Administration After AGOA Suspension

Ethiopia is preparing to enter negotiations with the United States in a bid to rejoin the African Growth and Opportunity…

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Leaked Document Sparks Opposition Fears of Crackdown Ahead of Ethiopia’s 2025 Elections

Four Ethiopian opposition parties have raised serious concerns over what they describe as a leaked government document outlining strategies to…

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US Reduces Visa Validity for Ethiopian Citizens to Three Months

The United States has shortened the visa validity period for Ethiopian citizens to just three months, effective July 8, 2025,…

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OLA Seizes Territory in Metekel and Kamashi as Atrocities Mount

The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), designated by the federal government as a terrorist group, is reportedly expanding its presence in…

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MSF: Conflict in Amhara Blocks Healthcare Access, Puts Lives at Risk

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has sounded the alarm over the deteriorating healthcare situation in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, where ongoing conflict,…

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South Africa’s Police Minister Accused of Collusion with Assassination Gangs

South Africa’s Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, is facing explosive allegations of corruption and interference in high-profile political assassination investigations, according…

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