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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.
- Wildfires scorch Africa but world’s media stay focused on Brazil’s blazes
Forest fires are tearing through the Amazon rainforest, prompting worldwide protests and demands for action to protect the “lungs of the world.” But, away from the spotlight, the Brazilian fires are dwarfed by blazes in Africa.Aug 24, 2019 19:24World News - Explosion kills 60 in Tanzania after crowd tries to siphon fuel from truck (VIDEO)60 people have been killed and 65 injured after a fuel tanker exploded in Tanzania, according to police. The blast came after a group of people tried to siphon fuel from the vehicle.Aug 10, 2019 09:39World News
- 'Africa will be major battlefield for Cold War between the US & China'Washington is devoting more military resources to Africa citing raised terrorism threats. But this move has more to do with Beijing’s growing influence on the continent and the US’ failure to compete, says a regional historian.Aug 6, 2019 19:38World News
- Air traffic between China & Africa skyrockets 630% in the last decadeMassive Chinese investment pouring into Africa has led to the rapid expansion of air traffic between the east Asian country and the continent.Aug 3, 2019 05:47Business News
- Ebola declared global health emergency as 2nd-largest outbreak ever inches toward Congolese borderThe second-deadliest outbreak of Ebola in history has been dubbed a global health emergency by the World Health Organization after a case was confirmed in a Congo border city of two million people with an international airport.Jul 18, 2019 03:53World News
- Sudan’s Foreign Ministry summons British ambassador for ‘undiplomatic’ tweetsSudan’s Foreign Ministry has officially summoned British ambassador Irfan Siddiq to answer for his “unbalanced attitudes,” after he tweeted about government firing at protesters but not about negotiations proposals.Jun 12, 2019 21:34World News
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