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African movies to be introduced in Hanoi

A programme to introduce African films screened in the Pan-African Film & TV Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) will take place in Hanoi on June 26-30.

Global Retail at risk of losing shipment to Africa

Global Retail may lose two containers of goods if the partner follows customs procedures and colludes with local shipping lines and customs agency to take out goods without original documents.

Netizens admire meals prepared by Vietnamese man in Africa

Having lived in Angola for 10 years, Vu Van Vo, 27, still cooks Vietnamese meals for his family.

Young man brings pride of Vietnam to Africa

Pham Quang Linh, 24, from the central province of Nghe An, has "painted" a beautiful story in Africa.

Deputy PM addresses UNSC’s debate on UN-African Union cooperation

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh addressed a debate of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) regarding the cooperation between the UN and the African Union (AU), held on December 4.

Vietnam willing to support African countries after conflict: Ambassador

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s permanent mission to the UN, has affirmed that Vietnam is willing to cooperate with and support African countries after conflicts to reform the security system

Vietnam backs UN, AU efforts to ensure peace in Africa

Vietnam supports joint efforts by the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) to promote peace in Africa, Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, deputy head of the Vietnamese mission to the UN, has said.

Vietnam voices concerns over terror attacks in African region

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese Mission to the UN, voiced concerns over recent terror attacks which have caused a large number of fatalities in the Sahel while addressing a UNSC session on the African region’s situation on June 5.

Kenya and Uganda hit by deadly flooding

Heavy rains across the region have also destroyed homes, crops and some infrastructure.

Coronavirus in Africa: 'No time for half measures in helping the economy'

Many African economies had been growing strongly before the coronavirus hit - no longer.

Vietnam voices concerns over terrorism, violence in Africa

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has voiced concerns over terrorism and extremist violence in Africa which is threatening the stability and development of several countries in the continent.

Vietnam to study logistics investment in Egypt

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will send a delegation to Egypt to study investment in logistics and promote trade in the second biggest economy in Africa from December 1-6.

Egypt’s leaders vow to help VN boost ties with Middle East, Africa

 Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Speaker of the House of Representatives Ali Abdel-Aal pledged their back for Vietnam’s efforts to strengthen its relations with the Middle East and Africa.

270 bodies recovered from Sierra Leone mudslide: mayor

 Rescue workers have recovered 270 bodies so far from a mudslide in the outskirts of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown and the search continues for more, 

Madonna celebrates 58th birthday in Havana

American pop star Madonna celebrated her 58th birthday Tuesday with a stroll through the streets of Old Havana where she was noticed by the locals.

Mosquitoes' rapid spread poses threat beyond Zika

 As the world focuses on Zika's rapid advance in the Americas, experts warn the virus that originated in Africa is just one of a growing number of continent-jumping diseases carried by mosquitoes threatening swathes of humanity.

Vietnam, African nations target wildlife trade

Viet Nam was identified as a transshipment point for international wildlife trafficking rings from Africa, primarily in Mozambique, Kenya and Tanzania, during a multilateral dialogue in Ha Noi yesterday.

Vovinam gains growing following across Africa

 VietNamNet Bridge – First introduced in 2001 in Africa, vovinam, a world-famous Vietnamese martial arts, has quickly become popular and is now being practiced by more than 22,000 people in Algeria.

Vietnam calls for IOF’s greater attention to women, children

Vietnam calls for IOF’s greater attention to women, children; Vietnam hopes for further ties with Ethiopia; Vietnam, Francophone countries enhance all-round links; Vietnam commits to actively engaging in WEF’s activities: PM

U.S. research reports "weak spots" in Ebola's defenses

U.S. researchers said Monday they have identified "weak spots" on the surface of the deadly Ebola virus that are targeted by the antibodies in ZMapp, the experimental drug cocktail administered to several patients during the recent Ebola outbreak.