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African Development Bank Group appoints Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade as Acting Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Service Delivery

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Mrs. Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade, née Ndongo-Seh, as Acting Vice-President…

South Sudan threatens to revoke Stanbic licence

South Sudan’s central bank has threatened to revoke the licence of Stanbic Bank Limited South…

South Sudan: Defense Minister says army now free from child soldiers

The Minister of Defense and Veteran Affairs Angelina Teny has said the national army is…

DR Congo—Rwanda standoff: President Uhuru Kenyatta commends Angola’s efforts towards normalization

NAIROBI —President Uhuru Kenyatta has commended Angolan President João Lourenço for his efforts towards the…

SOUTH SUDAN: Environment not conducive for elections, says rebel chief Gen. Malong

A rebel leader has said that the current environment in South Sudan is not conducive for…

DR Congo: Resurgent M23 rebels target civilians, expands control in East, says report

The M23 armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo summarily killed at least 29 civilians…

EAC: Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye roots for regional Unity

ARUSHA— The Secretary General of the East African Community, Hon (Dr.) Peter Mathuki, together with…

Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye takes over EAC Chairmanship from Kenya

Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye has taken over the leadership of the East African Community (EAC)…

Summit of EAC Heads of State commit to revitalize the bloc’s Common Market

The Summit of EAC Heads of State have reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the EAC…