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Feb 04

Hage Geingob, Namibian president and anti-apartheid activist, dies at 82

By Farai Mutsaka, Sonja Smith, Associated Press

Namibia's president and founding prime minister Hage Geingob died Sunday at age 82 while receiving treatment for cancer, and the southern African nation quickly swore in his deputy to complete the term in office.

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Jan 22

Blinken begins Africa tour in Cape Verde, touting the U.S. as a key security and economic partner

By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press

Blinken has begun a tour of four African countries, meeting with the leaders of Cape Verde and Ivory Coast and touting America as the continent's key economic and security ally at times of regional and international crises. Blinken is visiting…

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Jan 19

African leaders criticize Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and call for an immediate cease-fire

By Risdel Kasasira, Associated Press

The African Union Commission Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat described the war in Gaza as immoral and unacceptable. “We demand an immediate end to this unjust war against Palestinians and implementation of the two-state solution,” he said.

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Jan 18

Blinken’s latest diplomatic trip will take him to Africa as crises continue to vex U.S. foreign policy

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The State Department says Blinken will go to Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Angola starting Sunday for talks focused on regional security, conflict prevention, democracy promotion and trade.

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Nov 06

South Africa recalls ambassador to Israel and accuses country of genocide in Gaza

By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press

The government also threatened action Monday against the Israeli ambassador to South Africa over his recent remarks on the African country's stance on the Israel-Hamas war.

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Oct 31

India-led alliance set to fund solar projects in Africa in a boost to the renewable energy transition

By Sibi Arasu, Associated Press

An alliance of nations that push for more solar power worldwide are set to announce nearly $35 million for projects such as mini grids and rooftop installations, mainly in Africa, according to the group's director general.

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Oct 12

IMF and World Bank are urged to boost funding for African nations facing conflict, climate change

By Taiwo Adebayo, Associated Press

Most of the population in conflict-affected countries like Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad and northern Nigeria depends on climate-vulnerable agriculture.

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Sep 09

G20 leaders add African Union as permanent member at summit divided over Ukraine

By Adam Schreck, David Rising, Associated Press

The Group of 20 top world economies added the African Union as a member at their annual summit Saturday, and host India was able to get the disparate group to sign off on a final statement, but only after softening language on…

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Sep 09

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What Africa’s climate summit means for investment in the continent’s future

By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young

Africa is the continent most vulnerable to climate change, despite being responsible for just 2 to 3 percent of global carbon emissions and receiving only 3 percent of funding committed to climate mitigation and adaptation. Caroline Kimeu, The Guardian’s East…

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Sep 03

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New method of aid delivery aims to send assistance before disasters strike

By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery

Africa’s first climate summit begins Monday in Kenya with the goal of better preparing the continent for climate disasters. When these disasters strike, aid often pours in from around the world. A new method of delivering aid uses technology to…

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