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Gabon's new strongman meets regional envoy, opposition chief 05 Sep 2023 - 07:15 pm
General Brice Oligui Nguema (centre), who was inaugurated as Gabon's interim President, gives a salute during the military parade in Libreville on September 4, 2023. (Photo by AFP) 
Egypt resumes commercial flights to war-torn Sudan for the first time in nearly five months 05 Sep 2023 - 04:49 pm
Passengers disembark off an EgyptAir Boeing 737 aircraft upon landing for the first time at Port Sudan International Airport on September 5, 2023 upon the inauguration of a new international flight route between Cairo and Port Sudan. (Photo by AFP)
South African rhino farm, world's largest, bought by NGO 04 Sep 2023 - 11:18 pm
Rhinos are seen at an undisclosed location in the North-West Province of South Africa, on April 2, 2023. (Photo by Luca Sola / AFP)
Lagos starts new railway to ease traffic snarls 04 Sep 2023 - 09:31 pm
The Lagos Blue Line rail arrives at the Marina station during the inauguration of commercial operation of the mass transit in Lagos on September 4, 2023. (Photo by Pius Utomi Ekpei / AFP)
Sudan's army chief returns from Juba as UN raises aid appeal to $1 billion 04 Sep 2023 - 07:41 pm
President of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (centre) arrives to board an airplane at Port Sudan airport, heading to South Sudan, on September 4, 2023. (Photo by AFP)
First Africa Climate Summit opens as continent demands more say, funding 04 Sep 2023 - 04:27 pm
Kenyan President William Ruto (1st row centre) and leaders and delegates pose for a family photo during the Africa Climate Summit 2023 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi on September 4, 2023. (Photo by Luis Tato / AFP)
Nigeria to attend G20, debates membership 04 Sep 2023 - 01:36 pm
A municipal worker cleans a road near a G20 India summit logo ahead of its commencement in New Delhi on September 3, 2023. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP)
Africa seeking to tap investment on climate action 04 Sep 2023 - 12:31 pm
Kenyan President William Ruto (1st row C) and leaders and delegates pose for a family photo during the Africa Climate Summit 2023 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi on September 4, 2023. (Photo by Luis Tato / AFP)
Niger court orders the expulsion of French ambassador 02 Sep 2023 - 06:23 pm
Nigerien soldiers stand guard as supporters of Niger's National Council of Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) protest outside the Niger and French airbase in Niamey on September 2, 2023 to demand the departure of the French army from Niger. (Photo by AFP)
Thousands rally in Niger seeking withdrawal of French troops 02 Sep 2023 - 03:35 pm
Supporters of Niger's National Council of Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) protest outside Niger and French airbase in Niamey on September 1, 2023 to demand the departure of the French army from Niger. Photo by AFP
Kenya unveils plans for nationwide e-bike scheme 01 Sep 2023 - 11:13 pm
Kenya's President William Ruto uses an electric motorcycle during the national launch of an electric motorcycle project dubbed e-bodaboda at Kenyan Coastal city of Mombasa on September 1, 2023.(Photo by AFP)
Death toll from Johannesburg fire rises to 76; tough job identifying victims 01 Sep 2023 - 08:41 pm
A general view of a burned apartment block in Johannesburg on September 1, 2023. (Photo by Luca Sola / AFP)
African children 'least able to cope' with climate risks: UN 01 Sep 2023 - 06:57 pm
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Gabon's new strongman threatens business leaders over corruption 01 Sep 2023 - 05:32 pm
File photo: Omar Bongo Ondimba, Gabon's President (right) and General Brice Oligui Nguema (2nd row centre) attend the funeral of Gabon's first lady, Edith Lucie Bongo, in the Presidential Palace in Libreville on March 19, 2009. (Photo by WILS YANICK MANIENGUI / AFP)
In Africa first, Uber launches electric motorcycles in Kenya 01 Sep 2023 - 12:43 pm
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Gabon strongman to be sworn in as president, opposition seeks vote win 31 Aug 2023 - 10:19 pm
File photo: Head of Gabon's elite Republican Guard, General Brice Oligui Nguema (right), is decorated by Gabon Prime Minister Alain Claude Bilie Bie Nze (left) in Libreville on August 16, 2023 during celebrations ahead of Gabon Independence day celebrated on August 17, 2023. (Photo by AFP)
African Union says to 'immediately suspend' Gabon after coup 31 Aug 2023 - 08:45 pm
A general view of a torn campaign billboard of ousted Gabon President Ali Bongo Ondimba in Libreville on August 31, 2023.  (Photo by AFP)
Sudan's army chief warns that the country will be fragmented if the deadly conflict is not resolved 31 Aug 2023 - 06:53 pm
A handout image posted on the Sudanese Armed Forces's facebook page on August 31, 2023, shows army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (C) gesturing as he walks among other army members during a tour of a neighbourhood in Port Sudan, in the Red Sea state. (Photo by Sudanese Army / AFP)