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New, larger wave of locusts threatens millions in Africa
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New, larger wave of locusts threatens millions in Africa

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Weeks before the coronavirus spread through much of the world, parts of Africa were already threatened…
‘Complete collapse of economies’ ahead as Africa faces virus
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‘Complete collapse of economies’ ahead as Africa faces virus

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Some of Uganda’s poorest people used to work here, on the streets of Kampala, as fruit…
Uganda President calls for urgent African summit on GERD
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Uganda President calls for urgent African summit on GERD

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni called for an urgent African summit on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), during a meeting with…
Greta Thunberg puts Africa’s climate activists in media spotlight
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Greta Thunberg puts Africa’s climate activists in media spotlight

After a racism debate in Davos on the invisibility of African climate activists, Greta Thunberg held a press conference Friday…
Arab Contractors wins best contracting company in Uganda
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Arab Contractors wins best contracting company in Uganda

Uganda Vice President Edward Ssekandi awarded leading Egyptian construction company Arab Contractors the prize for best contracting company of 2018…
DR Congo Ebola death toll crosses 2,000 ahead of UN chief’s visit
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DR Congo Ebola death toll crosses 2,000 ahead of UN chief’s visit

The Ebola outbreak showed no signs of easing in DR Congo Friday on the eve of the UN chief’s visit,…
Scientists a step closer to saving northern white rhino from extinction
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Scientists a step closer to saving northern white rhino from extinction

Veterinarians have successfully harvested eggs from the last two surviving northern white rhinos, taking them one step closer to bringing…
Egypt reaches full mark in group stage, gears up for knockout stage
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Egypt reaches full mark in group stage, gears up for knockout stage

The Egyptian international Mohamed Salah and the national team captain Ahmed Almohamady scored their second goals in the Africa Cup…
Porous border could hinder efforts to stem spread of Ebola
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Porous border could hinder efforts to stem spread of Ebola

MPONDWE, Uganda (AP) — Several well-trodden paths crisscross this lush area where people walk between Congo and Uganda to visit…
Photos: Egypt gets Cairo International Airport ready for 2019 African Cup teams
Egypt

Photos: Egypt gets Cairo International Airport ready for 2019 African Cup teams

Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has allocated a hall in Cairo International Airport to receive the African teams participating in…
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