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African Countries

Hormuz disruptions threaten Africa’s food supply

Africa’s next food crisis may not begin on the farm, but in a distant shipping lane.

05 May 2026-14:36
DR Congo launches its first gold refining plant

The Democratic Republic of Congo inaugurated its first gold refining facility, becoming part of a group of African countries aiming to take a larger share of the mining supply chain.

13 Mar 2026-23:59
Four African countries removed from global money-laundering 'grey list'

A global money-laundering watchdog has removed South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso from its "grey list" of countries subject to increased monitoring.

25 Oct 2025-02:16
Baku Climate Action Week kicks off

29 Sep 2025-09:39
Why Macron’s accusations of African “ingratitude” are deeply misguided

French President Emmanuel Macron recently sparked outrage by accusing African countries of “ forgetting to thank France for its help in the fight against terrorism in the Sahel .” During a speech broadcast on the Élysée Palace’s social media page, Macron went so far as to claim that without French military intervention, none of the current African leaders in that region would govern sovereign nations today. Such remarks have generated considerable controversy, drawing indignation from African leaders and citizens alike. In my view, these comments reflect a profound misunderstanding of Africa’s past and present, as well as a troubling sense of entitlement on the part of the French government.

08 Jan 2025-07:54
UN launches program against violent extremism in East Africa

13 Nov 2024-23:57
Russia signs documents on military cooperation with 33 African countries — advisor

09 Nov 2024-22:14
African nations and partners commit $800M for Mpox response in Africa

African countries and partners have pledged more than $800 million towards the continent’s mpox response amid surging infection, the director-general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) announced Thursday, News.Az reports citing foreign media.

26 Sep 2024-23:58
Over 100 Mpox-related deaths recorded in African countries

African countries reported more than 100 mpox-related deaths in the past week, with the continental health body calling the rising toll “not acceptable” on Thursday, News.Az reports citing ABC news.

12 Sep 2024-21:50
Conflicts force closure of 14,300 schools in 24 African nations

Millions of African children lack access to education as schools grapple with the effects of armed conflict and insecurity, News.Az reports citing Voice of America .

11 Sep 2024-20:58