Taha Sakr

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Ethiopian Airlines, AfDB Partner on $7.8B Bishoftu Airport Project

Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a Letter of Intent with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to collaborate on the development…

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Nigeria Denies U.S. Claims of Christian Persecution, Cites Broader Security Challenges

 Nigeria has rejected recent claims by the U.S. Congress alleging Christian persecution in the country, calling the accusations misleading and…

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Cyclone Jude Kills 16, Displaces Thousands in Northern Mozambique

At least 16 people have died and 59 others have been injured after Cyclone Jude tore through northern Mozambique earlier…

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UNECA Urges African Youth Empowerment to Leverage AfCFTA for Growth

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has called on African governments to prioritize youth empowerment to fully capitalize…

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Ethiopia’s Abiy Urges AU to Boost Africa CDC into Leading Health Institution

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has urged African Union member states to step up their support for the Africa Centres…

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Thousands Join Women’s Rights Run in Ethiopia to Mark International Women’s Day

More than 16,000 women took to the streets of Ethiopia’s capital on Sunday for the 22nd edition of the Women…

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Niger Expels Chinese Executives Over Mining Code Violations, Revokes Hotel License

Niger has expelled several Chinese executives affiliated with three major oil companies operating in the country, accusing them of violating…

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UNICEF: 16 Million Children at Risk as Sudan War Pushes Country Toward Generational Collapse

The ongoing conflict in Sudan is putting the lives and future of an entire generation of children at risk, warned…

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Hemedti Vows to Hold Khartoum as RSF Atrocities Mount Amid Sudan’s Escalating War

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo—commonly known as Hemedti—the commander of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, announced that the ongoing war with…

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France Opens Criminal Probe into TotalEnergies Over Deadly 2021 Mozambique Attack

 French prosecutors have launched a formal investigation into TotalEnergies over allegations of involuntary manslaughter and failure to assist persons in…

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US Expels South Africa Ambassador Amid Diplomatic Fallout Over Trump Criticism

The United States has formally expelled South Africa ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, amid worsening diplomatic tensions between the two nations. U.S.…

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Ethiopian, Israeli Foreign Ministers Meet in Jerusalem to Bolster Bilateral Ties

Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, held high-level talks with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Wednesday during his…

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