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Ethiopia PM vows to execute 'promise' of peace deal
Ethiopia PM vows to execute 'promise' of peace deal
by  AFP

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed vowed on Tuesday to fulfil commitments made in a landmark peace deal with Tigrayan rebels and make "our promise a reality", nearly two weeks after the agreement was signed.

Tanzania orders stronger disaster response after plane crash
Tanzania orders stronger disaster response after plane crash
by  AFP

Tanzania's president on Monday ordered officials to strengthen the country's disaster response at an emergency cabinet meeting, a government spokesman said, after its handling of the deadliest plane crash in decades sparked anger among citizens. "The cabinet has also ordered strengthening of the emergency response and government units responsible for disaster management," he said.

Clashes in eastern DR Congo as envoy pursues 'dialogue' initiative
Clashes in eastern DR Congo as envoy pursues 'dialogue' initiative
by  AFP

Troops and rebels traded heavy fire in eastern DR Congo on Monday, a military source and local inhabitants said, as an envoy from the East African bloc pursued efforts to hold a "peace dialogue" on the region's troubles. The heads of the seven-nation East African Community (EAC) on Sunday announced they would hold a "peace dialogue" on the region's problems.

Algeria's Bouteflika-era union chief jailed for graft
Algeria's Bouteflika-era union chief jailed for graft
by  AFP

A former Algerian union head was sentenced Monday to a decade in prison for corruption, his lawyer said, the latest ally of late president Abdelaziz Bouteflika to face jail time. The union chief's lawyer Miloud Brahimi said Said had been sentenced to 10 years in prison without parole, while his sons Djamil and Hanafi were jailed for three and five years respectively.

African players in Europe: Choupo-Moting, Osimhen carry on scoring
African players in Europe: Choupo-Moting, Osimhen carry on scoring
by  AFP

Prolific African scorers Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Victor Osimhen netted again at the weekend in the final European league matches before the World Cup break. GERMANY ERIC MAXIM CHOUPO-MOTING (Bayern Munich) Choupo-Moting scored his side's second at rock-bottom Schalke after being set up by teenager Jamal Musiala.

Climate disaster aid scheme 'Global Shield' launched at COP27
Climate disaster aid scheme 'Global Shield' launched at COP27
by  AFP

A scheme to give speedy financial support to communities battered by climate disasters was launched Monday by a group of rich and developing nations at the UN COP27 summit in Egypt. The initiative, backed by the G7 and launched with initial funding of more than $200 million, aims to provide "pre-arranged financial support designed to be quickly deployed in times of climate disasters".

Ghana president fires junior minister over graft allegations
Ghana president fires junior minister over graft allegations
by  AFP

Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday fired his junior finance minister over corruption allegations made in an upcoming documentary on illegal gold mining. The presidency's statement said Akufo-Addo's decision came after "being made aware of the allegations" against Boahen in the documentary "Galamsey Economy," which is scheduled to be released on Monday.