Africa

Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin chairs an inter-ministerial meeting to explore business opportunities in Africa in Dhaka on 15 January. Photo: UNB
Foreign Policy

Bangladesh renews efforts to explore opportunities in Africa

As part of its renewed initiative, the foreign ministry hosted an inter-ministerial meeting on 15 January chaired by Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin

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Foreign Policy

Bangladesh eyes enhanced diplomatic, economic ties with Africa

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Bangladesh

Air link to Africa will help Bangladesh become regional aviation hub: Touhid

The hands of a patient with skin rashes caused by the mpox virus are pictured at the treatment center of Vijana Hospital in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo August 30, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Justin Makangara/File Photo
Health

Mpox cases on African continent show 500% increase year-on-year

Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua attends a memorial service for the pupils who died after a fatal fire at the Hillside Endarasha Academy within Kieni in Nyeri County, Kenya September 26, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi/File Photo
Africa

Kenya's parliament launches motion to impeach deputy president

FILE PHOTO: A Chinese flag flutters outside the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) building on the Financial Street in Beijing, China February 8, 2024. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo
China

China's lending to Africa rises for first time in seven years: study

Dr Pascaline Kahindo, checks the treatment progress on the feet of patient Ajuamungu Ntuyehe, undergoing the treatment of Mpox - an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus that sparks off a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes and fever; at the treatment centre in Munigi, following Mpox cases in Nyiragongo territory near Goma, North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo July 19, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Arlette Bashizi/File Photo
Europe

German infection expert: mpox vaccine's best use is in Africa right now

A handout photograph, shot in January 2024, shows a woman and baby at the Zamzam displacement camp, close to El Fasher in North Darfur, Sudan. MSF/Mohamed Zakaria/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
Africa

Sudan faces famine risk in 14 areas, global hunger monitor says

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World+Biz

African elephants call each other by unique names, new study shows

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol speaks at an interview with Reuters in Seoul, South Korea, November 28, 2022. REUTERS/Daewoung Kim
Asia

South Korea's Yoon hosts Africa summit to tap minerals, vast export market

El Nino not responsible for East Africa floods: Scientists
Climate Change

El Nino not responsible for East Africa floods: Scientists

Floods in Tanzania amid weeks of rainfall. Photo: UNB
Africa

Flooding in Tanzania kills 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

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Global Economy

Europe, Africa oil markets tighten, lending support to futures