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Mozambique: TotalEnergies can resume its gas project, says head of state

The Mozambican president, Filipe Nyusi, assured on Wednesday that the conditions are met to allow TotalEnergies to resume its huge natural gas exploitation project in the country, suspended since 2021 following a major jihadist attack, a few kilometers...

5 soldiers killed in mine explosion in Nigeria

The Nigerian government has announced that it will take the first step towards the creation of a new state of the nation's military in the coming years, according to a new report released by the Nigerian Ministry of Defence on Wednesday.

East African force fails to quell rebels in eastern DR Congo

But the force faces accusations of being too soft and refusing to confront the rebels, whom Kinshasa asserts are backed by neighboring Rwanda. Commanded by a Kenyan General, the force finds itself in the same predicament as UN peacekeepers, fast losing...

Biopic explores life of heavyweight champion George Foreman

Award-winning director George Tillman Jr has brought to the big screen the rise, fall and redemption story of boxer turned minister George Foreman. The 2hour-9-minute movie includes highlights of notable matches with Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier and st...

Uganda: President calls for ‘review’ of controversial anti-LGBT+ law

The bill, which was passed on March 21 and provides for stiff penalties for those involved in same-sex relationships, has sparked outrage from human rights organizations and Western governments, which have threatened sanctions.

Giannis’ emotional outburst as Milwaukee Bucks bow out

The Milwaukee Bucks entered the playoffs boasting the NBA’s best record and believing they had a great shot at winning their second title in three seasons.

Sudan: Nigeria begins evacuating the first of its thousands of nationals

"The evacuation of our nationals has begun. Seven buses have left Khartoum and are heading to Egypt," Manzo Ezekiel, spokesman for the National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria said

Regional leaders appeal for extension of shaky ceasefire in Sudan

On Wednesday, an eastern African regional bloc submitted a proposal to extend a shaky ceasefire agreed Tuesday by a further 72 hours. The truce is due to expire late on Thursday. Sudan's army said it was open to an extension but there's no been no word...

BAL 2023 : Al Ahly dominate Nile Conference Game 1

For its debut in the Basketball Africa League, Al-Ahly has perfectly negotiated the opening game of the Nile Conference. The Egyptian champions dominated Ferroviário da Beira on wednesday (92-74).

WHO chief says Covid-19 deaths down but warns virus is still on the move

The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that Covid-19 deaths had dropped by 95 per cent since the start of the year.