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Ethiopia has approved Galaan Multipurpose Port as a multimodal logistics hub, allowing cargo to move directly from Djibouti to Galaan by rail with customs clearance at the inland facility.
Senegal's government expresses gratitude to international forces from France, Spain, US, and Interpol for their role in securing the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar.
DR Congo's Human Rights Minister Samuel Mbemba Kabuya reminds employers to pay workers' salaries on time before Christmas and New Year's celebrations.
The Democratic Republic of Congo was among 33 countries that voted against a UN resolution calling for a suspension of executions of those condemned to death.
South Sudan's National Elections Commission sets November 29 for candidate nominations ahead of 2027 elections
Beninese writer Comlan Simon-Narcisse Tomety emphasizes politics should unite, not divide.
Mohamed Osman al-Mirghani, Sudan's veteran political and religious leader, has died in Egypt at 90.
University of Cape Town medical student Sayuran Pillay wins Vice-Chancellor's Award for leadership and disability-inclusive healthcare work.
SANBS blood stocks have fallen to 2.4 days, prompting urgent calls for donors of all blood types to come forward and help alleviate the shortage.
Saïd Hamich Benlarbi joins Marion Cotillard as part of the 23rd Marrakech International Film Festival jury.
Canada and Philippines near free trade deal to reduce reliance on US
Egypt's karate team coach Abdel Fattah El-Naggar praises Sally Islam's focus and dedication at the World Karate Championships in China.
