Politics & Power
Ethiopia arrests former deputy intelligence chief
Authorities in Ethiopia have arrested former deputy intelligence chief Yared Zerihun amid investigations into corruption and human right abuses committed by security forces.
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Money & Markets
UN lifts sanction on Eritrea after almost a decade
The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to lift sanctions against Eritrea, which have been in place against the Horn of Africa
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Health & Security
Tightening up the Ugandan tax net key to boosting public health
In a very encouraging sign for public health, the Ugandan government has announced that the revenue gleaned from taxes on alcohol and soft drinks
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Energy & Environment
CSAG: Extreme weather putting African societies and economies at risk
An increase in extreme weather patterns across Africa is putting the continent’s societies and economies at risk, according to the Climate System Analysis Group (CSAG)
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