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Manager of Ethiopia's Dangote cement plant killed
The Dangote cement plant, established four years ago, is the largest in Ethiopia and has come under attack before in demonstrations for Oromiya land rights.
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Here’s how we can protect Africa’s internet freedom
Whether governments bar citizens from gathering in public or accessing the Internet - all such measures are designed to strip citizens of their rights.
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AU summit underway in Addis Ababa
Leaders are expected to discuss solutions to conflict, funding for the AU, youth development, trade and AU reforms, among other things.
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Ethiopian authorities kill 140 protesters in weeks
Human Rights Watch says some Oromia protesters have been taken into custody and tortured.
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African fishing losing billions to foreign subsidies
Spain, France, UK, US and Japan are accused of robbing local African operations of billions of rands.
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Transport ministers mull liberalisation of Africa's skies
The result of their deliberations will be presented at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa.
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South Sudan rebels threaten to boycott peace talks
The rebels said they wanted four remaining political prisoners held by the government to be released.
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Dlamini-Zuma quells home sick claims
Dlamini-Zuma scotched reports that she’s going home to take a parliamentary seat.
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Ethiopia hosts IAU astronomy office
The office is a first in Africa and aims to develop a global astronomy education network.
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Ethiopia hosts first IAU office of astronomy
The International Astronomical Union has agreed to set up an office of astronomy in Africa.
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Envoys in South Sudan for peace talks
Envoys will try to persuade rebel leader Riek Machar to accept a ceasefire deal to end fighting.
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South Sudan: Rivals set stage for peace
Rebels and government negotiators are expected to hold their first face-to-face talks after delays.
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AU celebrates birthday on Africa Day
Leaders from 54 AU states were treated to a concert and a football match.
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AU leaders meet for Africa Day
Leaders from 54 African Union member states have gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Parliament bids Dlamini-Zuma farewell
President Jacob Zuma along with Members of Parliament bid the outgoing Home Affairs minister farewell.
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Dlamini-Zuma meets with ANCWL
Newly appointed AU Chief Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma met with ANC Women's League in Pretoria.
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Ethiopia jails prominent blogger for 18 years
Ethiopian court has sentenced prominent blogger to 18 years imprisonment for conspiring with rebels.
