Ghana celebrates return of stolen artifacts
Actualités africaines Ghana celebrates return of stolen artifacts

Publié le 11 février 2024, 1 min, 158 mots | Par Orimédias

Ghana has been buzzing over the return on Feb 8 of its stolen antiques by a U.S. museum.The looted Asante royal regalia and other objects are returning to their original...

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Liberian President Launches Anti-Corruption Audits
Liberian President Launches Anti-Corruption Audits

Publié le 10 février 2024, 1 min, 128 mots | Par Orimédias

Liberia's President Joseph Boakai has taken decisive action in the fight against corruption by initiating audits of three crucial government institutions, including the central bank, according to a statement released...

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Senegal: Nationwide protests against vote delay, 1 dead
Actualités africaines Senegal: Nationwide protests against vote delay, 1 dead

Publié le 10 février 2024, 2 mins, 284 mots | Par Orimédias

Senegal's police used tear gas on Friday (Feb.09) to disperse opposition protesters demonstrating against the decision by President Macky Sall to postpone the country's Feb. 25 elections.The constitution empowers the...

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South Africa: opening of the African Mining Indaba in Cape Town
South Africa: opening of the African Mining Indaba in Cape Town

Publié le 10 février 2024, 2 mins, 286 mots | Par Orimédias

The African Mining Indaba 2024, or how to invest in the African mining sector, begins this Monday in Cape Town.Metals, essential to ensure the energy transition and green technologies, will...

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South Sudan's election officials undergo training ahead of December's polls
News South Sudan's election officials undergo training ahead of December's polls

Publié le 10 février 2024, 2 mins, 242 mots | Par Orimédias

South Sudan is heading towards its first elections at the end of this year.The United Nations Mission in the nation and the UN Development Programme recently held an interactive workshop...

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Adolescent mothers in Uganda: Battling adversity to pursue education
Actualités africaines Adolescent mothers in Uganda: Battling adversity to pursue education

Publié le 10 février 2024, 2 mins, 376 mots | Par Orimédias

In Uganda, the prevalence of teenage pregnancy stands at a staggering 25 %, ranking among the highest rates in Sub-Saharan Africa. Many of these pregnancies occur among girls who should...

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Senegal: Tension mounts in Dakar as clashes erupt amid political unrest
Actualités africaines Senegal: Tension mounts in Dakar as clashes erupt amid political unrest

Publié le 09 février 2024, 2 mins, 249 mots | Par Orimédias

The streets of Dakar, Senegal, became a battleground on Friday (Feb. 09) as simmering political tensions boiled over into violent clashes between opposition activists and law enforcement agencies.The catalyst for...

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Malawi lifts visa restrictions for 79 countries
Actualités africaines Malawi lifts visa restrictions for 79 countries

Publié le 09 février 2024, 2 mins, 242 mots | Par Orimédias

Malawi has lifted visa restrictions for travellers from 79 countries. Homeland Security Minister Ken Zikhałe made this announcement in a gazette notice on Wednesday.The decision aims to enable easier access...

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UNHCR chief visits displaced families in Sudan amid escalating conflict
News UNHCR chief visits displaced families in Sudan amid escalating conflict

Publié le 07 février 2024, 2 mins, 357 mots | Par Orimédias

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, embarked on a poignant journey through Sudan, where he met with families torn apart by the devastating conflict ravaging the nation.Displaced from...

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Burkina Faso becomes 2nd African country to include malaria vaccine in immunization program
News Burkina Faso becomes 2nd African country to include malaria vaccine in immunization program

Publié le 06 février 2024, 2 mins, 209 mots | Par Orimédias

On February 5th, Burkina Faso became the second country in the African Region to integrate the malaria vaccine into its routine immunization schedule.The country has officially introduced the RTS,S malaria...

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