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Egyptian security forces kill 40 suspected militants

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Sudan

Deadly protests in Sudan enter a ninth consecutive day

Dozens of people, including children, have been killed as Sudanese security forces try to stifle street protests that are ostensibly about high prices but whose roots lie much deeper.

Rwanda

France drops charges against Rwandan officials

French investigative magistrates have dropped charges against nine Rwandan officials investigated over the death of the country’s president in 1998, an event that led to a genocide that killed more than 800,000 people.

Africanews

France clears Rwandan officials of killing president in 1994

Rwanda said on Dec. 24 that it welcomed the definitive end of what it called a politically-motivated investigation.

Ethiopia

Inter-ethnic fighting in Ethiopia forcing millions to flee their homes

Three million people have fled over the past 18 months because of an upsurge in inter-ethnic violence

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Chad

Macron takes his chef & celebrities to entertain the troops in Chad

The weekend visit will also include talks with President Idriss Deby.

Global Japan

Japanese project safeguards Egypt's ancient treasures

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Global Japan visits the soon to be completed Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo to see first hand how Japanese experts are helping to preserve Egypt's priceless artifacts.

South Africa

South Africans commemorate the 180th anniversary of the Battle of Blood River

South Africans remember the 180th anniversary of the Battle of Blood River when hundreds of Voortrekker fought thousands of Zulu resulting in over 3,000 Zulu deaths

World

Egyptian start-up delivers ‘Mum's-style’ food to Cairo’s commuters

Having spotted a gap in Egypt’s lunchtime market, Waleed Abdelrahman set-up a healthy food delivery company called Mumm in 2015.

Algeria

Murdered Trappist Monks Beatified in Algeria

Ceremony is first step to sainthood

Focus

Morocco: 7,000 participants at 8th Africities Summit

In partnership with Africities

This figure reflects the extent of seriousness of challenges in African cities. They are home to nearly 500 million inhabitants, a figure that, according to experts, will reach one billion by 2040.

South Africa

South African cop escapes to Greece after exposing police brutality

Noone understands what a whistleblower goes through, says South African police officer in self-exile.

Africanews

The chemist who might overcome malaria [Inspire Africa]

Malaria remains the deadliest disease on the continent, claiming the highest number of victims than any other every year. Enter University of Cape Town Professor, Kelly Chibale. The Zambian chemist

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Archaeologists unveil ancient Luxor tomb, open closed coffin for first time

Archaeologists unveil ancient Luxor tomb, open closed coffin for first time

Global Japan

Japan: education partner of Rwanda

In partnership with The Government of Japan

The Global Japan team has come to Tumba in northern Rwanda to discover a school which trains high-level technicians to meet the economic needs of the country.