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Young Kenyans vow to defy ban on protests

The acting head of Kenya's police said that the protests had been infiltrated by criminal elements. President William Ruto last week fired his cabinet but that has not placated the protestors want him to step down

Third ACL surgery didn’t stop Rebeca Andrade’s Olympic bid

Five years ago, Rebeca Andrade underwent her third ACL surgery on her right knee, which could have ended her career before she reached the Olympics.

Morocco under Mohammed VI : A model of African progress? [Business Africa]

King Mohammed VI celebrates 25 years of reign, marked by profound reforms that have redefined the Moroccan landscape; in Africa, digitalization is accelerating, leading to increased cyberattacks; Nigeria launches a new ministry to resolve conflicts bet...

South Africa: AfDB to lend $1 billion to Transnet

The 25-year loan is fully guaranteed by the South African government and will help finance the first phase of an $8.1 billion investment plan for Transnet to improve the country's rail and port infrastructure, the bank said.

Warring parties agree to extend shaky ceasefire in eastern DR Congo

Brokered by the United States, the truce has reduced the intensity of fighting in Congo's north Kivu province but violence and human rights abuses continue

US gymnast Simone Biles says she is “confident” ahead of Paris 2024

Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles says she feels confident ahead of the Paris 2024 Games.

Palestinian mental health crisis: effects of long-term war

Anxiety, fear, depression, sleep deprivation, anger and aggression are prevalent among Palestinians experts and practitioners told reporters.

Israeli delegation in Cairo for Gaza cease-fire talks

Talks between the sides were rattled over the weekend when Israel said it targeted Hamas’ military commander. The militant group denied; pointing to the heavy death toll of the Israeli strike.

Egypt’s boxing team ready to strike in Paris

The country hopes to take around 150 athletes to the Paris Games, 18 more than it took to Tokyo where it bagged six medals - a gold, a silver and four bronzes

“Drop your weapons and recognize the state’s authority”, Haiti’s PM tells gangs

PM Garry Conille said restoring security is a top priority for him but warned it would take time. He said the objective is to recapture all gang-controlled territory “house by house, neighborhood by neighborhood, community by community.”