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Free calls to Morocco after Earthquake

"Following the tragic earthquake, calls and text messages to Morocco will be free for customers of the operators @bouyguestelecom, @free, @orange and @SFR. Absolute solidarity with the victims, their families and loved ones", wrote the Minister on his ...

At least 24 killed in Nigeria boat accident

"At this stage, 24 bodies have been recovered and 30 people rescued," he said. "More than 100 people must have been on board when the boat sank," he added. The causes of the accident were not specified.

Morocco’s earthquake survivors ask for more help from authorities

"There was no one there to recover the bodies" says 82 Hada who lost her son and daughter-in-law in the devastating earthquake that struck Morocco killing more than 2,100 people and flattened villages. Rescuers in Morocco stepped up efforts using somet...

Rugby world cup 2023: Springboks ruthless against Scotland

South Africa's Springboks successfully defended their title by defeating Scotland 18-3 during the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Marseille on Sunday.
SA is set to face Romania, the weakest team in Group B, in Bordeaux next Sunday, following Romania's 82-8 los...

Moroccan citizens step in to help quake victims

Ordinary citizens are stepping in to do their bit for victims of the deadly earthquake in Morocco, after some complained that the authorities were slow to act

Gabon PM says two years ‘reasonable’ for return to civilian rule

The transitional charter put in place by the military prohibits members of the provisional government, including Ndong Sima, from standing in the forthcoming elections, but does not explicitly exclude General Oligui from running for the presidency

Morocco earthquake: Race against time to find survivors

Faced with the scale of the destruction, solidarity is being organized in Marrakech, where many residents have rushed to hospitals to donate blood for the victims

France: Ladj Ly back with new film on life in Paris suburbs

Following his powerful critique of police brutality in 'Les Misérables,' the French filmmaker Ladj Ly returns to his hometown to capture the ongoing anger within a community he believes is still facing significant challenges.

Niger: ‘French forces will redeploy only at Bazoum’s requests’, President Macron

Niger's military regime, which took power in July, accused France of deploying forces in several West African countries with a view to military intervention. President Emmanuel Macron affirmed that there will only be redeployment at Bazoum's request.

Ethiopia completes filling of Nile Renaissance Mega-Dam

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia announced the successful completion of the fourth and final filling of the Grand Renaissance Dam on the Nile, on Sunday.