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Deadly Chad protests: death toll now estimated at 128

The National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) of Chad estimates that 128 people died in the bloody October crackdown on opposition protests against the extension of the transitional government,

Olunga shines for Al Duhail knocking out Al Shabab

The Qatari side, managed by Hernan Crespo, will now meet Al-Hilal on Sunday

South Africa: US senators vow support for AIDS relief

Accompanied by British singer Elton John, the senators' visit is meant to mark 20 years since the launch of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR

Calib Cassim appointed as interim Eskom CEO

The state-owned utility Eskom, which currently imposes 12-hour power cuts on South Africans, has appointed an interim leader after its chief executive, Andre de Ruyter, quit in the wake of a shock interview...

Cyclone Freddy kills 7 in Madagascar, becomes a storm in Mozambique

Tropical cyclone Freddy, which has been sweeping across the Indian Ocean for several days, has killed 7 people as it passes through Madagascar and has weakened considerably as it makes landfall in Mozambique on Friday as a moderate tropical storm.

Livelihood: Russian war in Ukraine is taking a toll on Africans

WestAfrica's Ivory Coast was heavily reliant on these commodities and supply chain disruptions have impacted day-to-day life for Africans

US First Lady visits non-profit at work in Namibia

It is a nongovernmental organization that works to end poverty and hunger in marginalized communities in the region.

Djibouti to hold parliamentary vote snubbed by opposition

Djibouti opposition party will not partake in parliamentary elections friday, as they deem said elections a sham.

Nigerian IDP excited to vote for first time after years in camp

In Nigerian, Mallam Yusuf Takida, an Internally displaced person is excited to vote for first time this Febuary 25th, after years spent in camp.

Haiti reaches finals of FIFA’s Womens World Cup

Ranked 55th in world, Haiti defeated Chile 2-1 in an inter-continental playoff in Auckland, New Zealand