Africa News Bulletin

November 17, 2023

Flash Floods Engulf Horn of Africa Communities, Submerging Neighborhoods.

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Flash flooding in the Horn of Africa claims over 100 lives, displaces 700,000. The Horn of Africa faces a devastating crisis as flash floods wreak havoc across Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia. Save the Children reported over 100 casualties, including 16 children, and a staggering 700,000 individuals displaced due to relentless downpours attributed to the El …

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Ghana Progresses on Establishing Reparations Fund for Slavery Compensation.

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Delegates convened at a reparations summit in Ghana and reached a consensus on the establishment of a Global Reparations Fund aimed at seeking compensation for millions of Africans who were enslaved during the transatlantic slave trade era. The summit, held in Accra, gathered support for reparations following the exploitation of approximately 12 million Africans by …

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African Finance Summit Explores Challenges and Opportunities in a Thriving Sector.

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The Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS), hosted in Lomé, Togo, organized by the pan-African magazine Jeune Afrique, has swiftly become a pivotal assembly, attracting over 800 leaders in the African finance sphere. Despite facing notable hurdles, the continent’s financial institutions are steadily carving out their place on the global stage. As international competitors take a …

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Cholera Outbreak- Zimbabwe Declares State of Emergency in Harare.

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Zimbabwe’s Harare Declares State of Emergency Amid Cholera Outbreak Amid a devastating cholera outbreak in Harare, Zimbabwe has declared a state of emergency as the death toll rises and suspected cases surpass 7,000. The outbreak, reminiscent of a deadly 2008 incident that claimed thousands of lives, has sparked concern among city authorities and health officials. …

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Angélique Kidjo Opens Up About Hunger and Africa’s Abundant Talent: Exclusive Interview

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Angélique Kidjo Reflects on Her 40-Year Musical Journey and Advocacy for Change. Celebrated music icon Angélique Kidjo commemorates four decades in music with a grand concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall, joined by an impressive lineup of globally recognized artists. The Beninois superstar, boasting 16 albums and five Grammy awards, attributes her lifelong passion to …

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Horn of Africa Floods Claim 111 Lives, Displace 700,000, NGO Reports.

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The recent torrential rains in the Horn of Africa have led to devastating floods, resulting in a staggering toll: 111 people, including 16 children, have tragically lost their lives, while 700,000 individuals have been displaced, according to Save the Children, an NGO. The region, encompassing Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya, has faced intensified rainfall caused by …

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AfDB Lodges Complaint Following Arrest of Staff in Ethiopia.

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The African Development Bank (AfDB) announced on Thursday that it had lodged a formal complaint with the Ethiopian government subsequent to the arrest of two of its staff members in Addis Ababa the prior month. In a released statement, the Abidjan-headquartered institution expressed concern, stating that its staff had been “illegally arrested, subjected to physical …

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Exploring Saudi Arabia’s Business Prospects and Strategies in Africa [BusinessAfrica].

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Saudi Arabia Strengthening Ties with Africa; Geopolitical Expert Discusses Strategic Vision on Business Africa. Recently, Riyadh hosted the inaugural Saudi Arabia-Africa summit, witnessing the participation of various African heads of state following an invitation by King Salmane ben Abdelaziz Al Saud. Notably, a series of memorandums of understanding and development loan agreements were inked between …

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