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COVID-19 cases in Africa have continued to rise, according to the latest data from the World Health Organization for the...
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President Felix Tshisekedi’s Eastern DR Congo’s human rights crisis worsens after year of martial law
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US Ambassador to DR Congo Michael Hammer says free speech is ‘foundational’ to democracy
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Controversial new British study claims Africa’s prompt COVID-19 response may have contributed to lower cases and deaths, even as many Africans could not social distance, enforce long lockdowns, buy face masks or get vaccines
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Wendy Sherman: I met two presidents and several ministers during my three-nation African tour to deepen partnerships and warn against Russia’s war in Ukraine
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A year after Niger’s first democratic transition of power, progress must start with President Mohamed Bazoum
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Ease of doing business has improved in Angola under President João Lourenço, American business leaders tell visiting Biden delegation
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In Libreville, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman discusses COVID-19, environment, climate and Congo Basin with President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon
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In Luanda, senior Biden official discusses anti-corruption initiatives, trade and investment with President João Lourenço of Angola
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In Pretoria, U.S. discusses Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with possible mediator, South Africa
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President Felix Tshisekedi’s Eastern DR Congo’s human rights crisis worsens after year of martial law
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Ease of doing business has improved in Angola under President João Lourenço, American business leaders tell visiting Biden delegation
The ease of doing business in Angola has improved under President João Lourenço, American business leaders in the country reported...