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Get the latest breaking news on Africa and its countries, which comprise the world’s second largest continent both by area and population. African countries dominate the list of the poorest nations in the world. Despite its variety of natural resources, Africa remains very underdeveloped. Follow the news on economy and development in Africa. Moreover, different types of crime are very common in Africa, including assaults and corruption. Also, find the news on the most dangerous terrorist organizations in Africa, like Boko Haram, Al-Shabaab, Ansar al-Sharia in Libya and Tunisia, and others. However, there are some good sportsmen in Africa – check out RT. com for sport news, as well as culture in Africa. The continent is also known for its wildlife and nature, so don’t miss the news on them.
- 3 sentenced to life in prison in absentia by Paris court over 2004 bombing that killed 9 French peacekeepers
A Paris court has sentenced two Ivorian men and a Belarusian mercenary to life in prison over a bombing in the Ivory Coast almost a decade ago that killed nine French peacekeepers and a US aid worker.Apr 15, 2021 16:46World News - Modern brains evolved 1.7m years ago in Africa, study finds, after examining skulls of mankind’s ancient ancestorsWhen human’s very ancient ancestors took their first steps out of Africa, some 3 million years ago, their brains looked more like those of great apes. A new study says our big brains developed only some 400,000 years later.Apr 9, 2021 15:13World News
- Sudanese ministers vote to repeal decades-old Israeli boycott law as part of normalization moveThe government of Sudan has voted to abolish a 1958 law that banned all diplomatic and business relations with Israel. The decision comes after a normalization agreement was reached between the former foes.Apr 6, 2021 17:29World News
- Delays in deliveries of Indian-made AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine could be ‘catastrophic’, African Union’s health boss warnsIndia’s decision to postpone major exports of locally made AstraZeneca jab could have a “catastrophic” impact on Africa, a top health official has warned, expressing hope the delays won’t turn into a permanent ban.Apr 1, 2021 15:55World News
- Islamic State claims Mozambique attack that killed 55, thousands reported fleeing besieged gas townAttacks that killed 55 people in the northern Mozambique town of Palma, an area worth billions of dollars to gas companies, have reportedly been claimed by Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) via its Amaq news agency.Mar 29, 2021 16:46World News
- Attack by ISIS-linked militants traps over 180 people, including foreigners, in Mozambique hotel for daysForeign employees working on French Total’s LNG terminal construction project are among those trapped in a hotel in northern Mozambique which has been besieged by militants for three days.Mar 27, 2021 16:29World News
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