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AfricaEconomy

DRC on a mission to financing the world's largest hydropower dam

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is on a mission to secure financing for what is set to become the world’s largest hydropower dam, the Inga III project. Located along the Congo River, the dam has the potential to provide an immense boost to both the country’s energy sector and the broader African continent. However, despite its vast potential, the project has faced significant hurdles in…
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AfricaPolitics

Somaliland goes to the polls amid Ethiopia-Somalia port deal row

On November 13, 2024, Somaliland went to the polls in a highly anticipated election that coincided with rising tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia over a controversial port deal, further complicating the region’s geopolitical dynamics. Somaliland, a self-declared independent republic in the Horn of Africa, has been operating autonomously since it declared independence from Somalia in 1991.
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AfricaPolitics

Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth concedes defeat in parliamentary election

On November 13, 2024, Mauritius’ Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth conceded defeat in the parliamentary elections, marking a significant political shift in the island nation. Jugnauth, who has been in power since 2014 and led the country through several contentious issues, acknowledged the loss after results showed his party, the ruling Militant Socialist Movement (MSM), and its coalition…
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AfricaDisaster

Nearly 380,000 people displaced by South Sudan floods

In the wake of devastating floods that have swept across South Sudan in recent months, nearly 380,000 people have been displaced, according to reports from humanitarian organizations and government officials. The floods, which began in mid-2024, have ravaged vast swaths of the country, overwhelming communities and displacing families from their homes, agricultural lands, and livelihoods. This…
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AfricaPolitics

Mauritius holds parliamentary election with cost of living crisis key issue

On November 13, 2024, Mauritius held a critical parliamentary election amid a deepening cost of living crisis that has dominated political discourse in the island nation. The election, which comes after months of rising public dissatisfaction, saw Mauritians head to the polls to elect 62 members of Parliament. Economic hardship, exacerbated by inflation, soaring food prices, and a struggling…
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AfricaPolitics

Botswana swears in Duma Boko as new president

On November 11, 2024, Botswana swore in Duma Boko as its new president, marking a significant moment in the country’s political history. This transition of power comes after the general elections held in October 2024, where Boko’s party, the Botswana National Democratic Party (BNDP), secured a majority in Parliament. His election represents a shift in the political landscape of Botswana, which…
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AfricaLifestyle

South Africa Hit by Historic Snowfall: A Rare Weather Event Captivates the Nation

South Africa, known for its mostly mild and temperate climate, has recently been struck by an extraordinary weather event: a historic snowfall that has left parts of the country blanketed in white for the first time in many years. This rare phenomenon has captured the attention of both locals and international observers, as snowstorms of this magnitude are uncommon in the region, particularly…
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