Africa

Angolan organizations address Africa’s challenges

Published on: May 27, 2023
10:11

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Luanda, May 27 (Prensa Latina) The celebration of the Africa Day on May 25th led to analyses in Angola over the economic problems of the continent and the desires for social justice.

African literary tradition present in Cuba

Published on: May 25, 2023
10:42

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Havana, May 25 (Prensa Latina) Under the title "Dynamics of the African literary tradition," a panel dedicated to Yoruba poet and Cuban ethnologist, Rogelio Martínez Furé takes place at the Havana-based Casa de las Americas on Thursday.

Putin stresses importance of Africa’s friendship for Russia

Published on: May 25, 2023
09:47

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Moscow, May 25 (Prensa Latina) Strengthening friendly relations with African countries is one of Moscow's priorities, Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted in a congratulatory message on the occasion of "Africa Day".

Cuba’s FM stands out deep cultural roots with Africa

Published on: May 24, 2023
15:50

By: Oraily Madruga Rios

Havana, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Wednesday spoke about the deep cultural roots that unite this country with Africa, which are everlasting and consolidated.

Canada reaffirms support for AU to ensure regional development

Published on: May 22, 2023
13:18

By: Ana Ibis Falcón Lamoth

Addis Ababa, May 22 (Prensa Latina) The Vice President of the African Union (AU) Commission, Monique Nsanzabaganwa, met on Monday with the Minister of International Development of Canada, Harjit Singh Sajjan, to discuss issues of common commitments.

Over 1B people in 43 nations face cholera risks – WHO

Published on: May 19, 2023
17:42

By: Pavel López Lazo

Geneva, May 19 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday warned that more than one billion people in 43 countries, mainly in Africa nations, are at risk of cholera with children under five particularly vulnerable.

Conference in Panama assesses legacy of Afro-descendants

Published on: May 10, 2023
12:50

By: Javier Arana Villasusa

Panama, May 10 (Prensa Latina) The 4th International Conference on Afro-Central American Studies opened here on Wednesday for the first time in the western Panamanian province of Los Santos.

Nigeria reports 557 diphtheria cases, 73 deaths

Published on: May 3, 2023
16:47

By: Pavel López Lazo

Abuja, May 3 (Prensa Latina) Nigeria has confirmed 557 cases of diphtheria across its states and 73 deaths since the beginning of 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported Wednesday.

Egypt’s trade with African countries grows

Published on: April 28, 2023
09:54

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Cairo, Apr 28 (Prensa Latina) Egypt's trade with the rest of African countries exceeded 2.1 billion dollars in the first quarter of 2023, an official source reported.

Chinese private equity fund to promote investment in Africa

Published on: April 13, 2023
08:39

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Addis Ababa, Apr 13 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian ambassador to China, Tefera Derbew, updated the CEO of the China Africa Development Fund (CADF), Shi Wenju, on the investment potential in Ethiopia.

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