South African town divided over renaming after Robert Sobukwe/in /by
The nearly 250-year-old town, known for its Cape Dutch architecture and tourism appeal, is among more than 1,500 places renamed since the end of apartheid to shed colonial-era legacies. But here, the change has sparked protests, petitions and concern over its real impact on everyday lives.
Israel: Iranian missile strike near Tel Aviv kills elderly couple in Ramat Gan/in /by
An Iranian missile struck a residential building in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, early on Wednesday 18 March, killing two people, according to Magen David Adom.
Lebanon: Israeli airstrike flattens Beirut apartment block, killing at least six/in /by
An Israeli airstrike destroyed an apartment building in the Bachoura district of Beirut early on Wednesday, killing at least six people, according to Lebanese authorities.
Morocco awarded AFCON title after Senegal forfeits chaotic final/in /by
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that its appeals board ruled Senegal had effectively forfeited the match, converting their 1-0 extra-time win into a 3-0 default victory for the host nation.
CAF overturns Senegal win: Appeals board declares Morocco AFCON Champions/in /by
The Confederation of African Football said its appeals board ruled that Senegal is “declared to have forfeited the final” and its 1-0 win in extra time becomes a 3-0 default win for host nation Morocco.
Residents of Nigeria’s Maiduguri on high alert after coordinated explosions kill 23/in /by
Coordinated blasts by suspected suicide bombers tore through a busy market and other areas in the Nigerian city of Maiduguri, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others, in one of the worst recent attacks on the capital of Borno state.
During Ramadan, Senegal’s Baye Fall community lives to serve through iftar meals/in /by
Each Ramadan, members of Senegal’s Baye Fall gather in their holy city of Touba to cook and distribute Iftar meals.
Republic of Congo’s president reelected to fifth term, provisional results show/in /by
The Republic of Congo ’s President Denis Sassou N’Guesso has been reelected for a fifth consecutive term, according to provisional results announced Tuesday by the authorities.
Uganda: Cheap Oil Is More Expensive Than You Think/in /by
[Nile Post] Uganda's boda-boda sector operates under relentless pressure, tight margins, long working hours, unforgiving roads that push the riders and machines to their limits.
Thousands of DR Congo refugees struggle in overcrowded Burundi camp/in /by
Tens of thousands of Congolese refugees are enduring dire conditions at Burundi's Busuma camp after fleeing renewed fighting in eastern DRC, with many lacking food, shelter, and information about separated family members.