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Delivering babies in one of the most dangerous places to give birth

Delivering babies in one of the most dangerous places to give birth

The Jungle Midwife: Seyi Rhodes travelled to a remote area of the Central African Republic to meet Olga Yetikoua, a midwife helping mothers cut off from medical help for years because of civil war. Please follow and like us:

Young footballers dreams dashed by fraudsters in Cameroon

Young footballers dreams dashed by fraudsters in Cameroon

Generation football: In 2015 Ade Adepitan investigates the frauds and fake deals that are ruining the career chances of a whole generation of talented young footballers in Cameroon. They dream of a contract with an international club but many end up marooned and penniless in Europe. Please follow and like us:

The Congo Dandies: living in poverty and spending a fortune to look like a million dollars

The Congo Dandies: living in poverty and spending a fortune to look like a million dollars

“La Sape” is a unique movement based in Congo that unites fashion-conscious men who are ready to splurge money they don’t really have on designer clothes. Dressing in stark contrast with their surroundings, these elegant ambiance-makers become true local celebrities… but this fame comes at a price. The Republic of the Congo in Central Africa […]

African Banks Consider Chinese Yuan, But Risks Loom

African Banks Consider Chinese Yuan, But Risks Loom

More than a dozen African countries have been weighing the merits of adding the Chinese yuan to their mix of foreign reserves, discussing the idea at a gathering of officials last month in Harare, Zimbabwe. Adopting the yuan, also known as the renminbi, or RMB, would make it easier for African countries to pay back […]

As Millions Face Hunger in Sahel, More Accountability Is Needed to Attract Support, Warns Red Cross President

As Millions Face Hunger in Sahel, More Accountability Is Needed to Attract Support, Warns Red Cross President

About 5.8 million people across Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Senegal are struggling to get enough food and require immediate assistance. To respond to their needs adequately, humanitarian actors need to manage well the funding they receive from their partners and well-wishers, warned Francesco Rocca, the President of the International Federation of Red […]

Angola Settles U.S.$51,1 Million Debt

Angola Settles U.S.$51,1 Million Debt

Bank of Namibia deputy governor Ebson Uanguta said the Banco Nacional De Angola has paid the outstanding US51,1 million debt owed Namibia. Speaking at a press briefing this morning, Uanguta noted that the outstanding amount was settled last Friday. “The Bank of Namibia is delighted that the debt repayment has been concluded in a spirit […]

Angola Waives Visa Requirements for Rwandans

Angola Waives Visa Requirements for Rwandans

With effect from July 1, 2018, Rwandan citizens travelling to Angola will no longer be required to have visas to enter Angolan territory. The decision for Rwandans to be exempted from visas to Angola is contained in a presidential decree no. 150/18 of 19 June. The same decree also exempts citizens of Cape Verde. According […]

Why Has China Invited African Army Chiefs to Beijing?

Why Has China Invited African Army Chiefs to Beijing?

China wants to redefine its military engagement in Africa and has invited military officials from across the continent to Beijing to explore new forms of strategic cooperation. China’s economic influence as an investor and trade partner continues to grow in Africa and new strategies are being discussed to ensure the security of Chinese business interests […]

DR Congo Will Open Virunga, Salonga Parks to Oil Companies

DR Congo Will Open Virunga, Salonga Parks to Oil Companies

Kinshasa has defended its right to declassify sections of the parks over the protests of environmental activists. The two UNESCO World Heritage sites are home to countless rare plants and animals. The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo said late on Friday that it was opening parts of its famous Virunga and Salonga National […]

Rwanda Ranked Second Safest Place in Africa

Rwanda Ranked Second Safest Place in Africa

Rwanda has been ranked second by the 2018 Gallup Global Law and Order report. Gallup’s Law and Order Index gauges people’s sense of personal security and their personal experiences with crime and law enforcement. indicates that 83 per cent of Rwandan residents have confidence in the local police force. The 2018 Gallup Global Law and […]

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