African Faces

Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Top African economies are recalibrating their strategies in response to U.S. tariffs, leadership transitions, and deepening regional conflicts, with significant implications for trade, security, and livelihoods. Trump’s Tariffs Shake African Economies The ripple effects of renewed U.S. tariff policies under former President Donald Trump are weighing heavily …

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Voters in Gabon choose a new president in first election since the 2023 coup

Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo Voters in the oil-rich Gabon headed to the polls on Saturday in a presidential election that the country’s military rulers hoped would legitimize their grip on power. It’s the first election since a 2023 military coup ended a political dynasty that lasted over 50 years. Analysts …

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Gabon prepares for first presidential election since 2023 coup, interim president expected to win

Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo Will Brice Oligui Nguema, a military officer who became popular after leading the coup against former longtime ruler Ali Bongo, and currently interim president, win on Saturday as the polls are predicting him to? What is certain is that he has gained the support of many …

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news Nigeria struggles to rein in a widespread meningitis outbreak that has killed at least 150

Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Nigerian health authorities are struggling to contain a rapidly spreading meningitis outbreak that has so far killed 151 people across the West African nation, mostly in remote parts of the northern region with children affected the most. While cases first recorded in October have spread to 23 …

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US official reaffirms Washington’s commitment to peace in East Africa during Rwanda visit

A senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to peace and stability in East Africa during a visit to Rwanda on Tuesday and urged for a resolution to the insurgency in neighboring Congo. Cairo..Muhamad Yehia The conflict in eastern Congo escalated in January when the Rwanda-backed M23 …

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New round of bilateral talks between Russia and US to take place in Istanbul

Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo After a previous round of talks aimed at resolving bilateral issues in late February, Russia and the United States are scheduled to enter a new round of discussions on 10 April in Istanbul, Türkiye. Russia’s new Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev will lead the Russian …

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news Algeria suspends flights to Mali over airspace violations

Muhamad Yehia ..  Cairo Algeria has banned flights to and from Mali after repeated violations of its airspace, according to the country’s state television. The move comes amid rising tensions between the two countries. The decision, announced on Sunday, follows a series of incidents where Mali’s aircraft allegedly violated Algeria’s …

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Bongo Flava: How a Tanzanian music genre won global attention

Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Artists like Diamond Platnumz and Ali Kiba have turned it into a continental powerhouse, collaborating with icons from Chris Brown to Jason Derulo. Yet, as the genre climbs globally, veterans like Abdul Sykes, a legend with 26 years in the game warn of stagnation. “The knowledge of making money …

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Dozens dead, homes destroyed in flooding in the DR Congo capital

Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo More than 30 people have died in flooding in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, after torrential rains over the weekend. On Monday, the authorities raced to evacuate and support hundreds of people trapped in their homes. The Ndjili River, which cuts through the …

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news Mixed feelings in Goma ahead of DR Congo’s talks with M23 rebels

Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo As the Congolese government and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels prepare to engage in direct talks in Doha this week, a mix of hope and mistrust hangs over the city of Goma The North Kivu capital has been under rebel control since January Goma resident, Ange Sango, she has …

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