Mali: several parties condemn junta’s “unilateral” move to postpone presidential vote/in /by
The ruling junta on Monday (Sep. 25) announced a delay to a presidential election scheduled for February 2024 in the jihadist-hit West African nation. New dates for the voting "will be communicated later," a government spokesman said.
Morocco and trio Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda will host upcoming Africa Cup of Nations/in /by
The north African nation was heavily favored since the 2022 World Cup semifinalist is also currently part of an innovative joint bid for the 2030 tournament with Spain and Portugal. That the 2027 tournament was awarded to East African neighbours Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania came as a surprise to many.
UN expert urges Algeria to pardon pro-democracy convicts/in /by
The Hirak protests broke out in February 2019, forcing longtime president Abdelaziz Bouteflika to step down two months later. Dozens of people are still detained in Algeria over links to Hirak or human rights activism, according to the National Committee for the Release of Detainees
South Sudan: peacebuilding event held in Terekeka County/in /by
In South Sudan, a gathering of over 500 people was held in Terekeka County to renew a commitment to peace ahead of elections scheduled for December 2024.
Students at Gabon’s oldest university see glimmer of hope in post-Bongo era/in /by
"We know that things will change because already, our transition president Brice Oligui Nguema [has been] very, very demanding," a 3rd year law student says optimistic.
Pope Francis: Mediterranean must not be “place of conflict”/in /by
The Pope said on Wednesday that the Mediterranean Sea must not become a "place of conflict".
Victor Osimhen to sue club Napoli over TikTok video mocking him for penalty miss/in /by
"What happened today on Napoli's official profile on the TikTok platform is not acceptable.. . "A serious fact that causes very serious damage to the player and adds to the treatment that the boy is suffering in the last period between media trials and fake news." Osimhen's agent Roberto Calenda
Floods reveal new ancient structure at ancient Greek city near Derna/in /by
The city of Cyrene was founded in 631 BC by the Greeks, and it witnessed the height of its prosperity in the fourth century BC with the development of agricultural and commercial activity. The city is distinguished by its Greek baths, the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Apollo, and other temples
South Africa FM Naledi Pandor received in Washington by Antony Blinken/in /by
" the United States of America features as one of the most important partners for South Africa. So I'm thrilled that we have the opportunity to catch up and to give you some sense of what's happening in Southern Africa and broadly on the continent..' Naledi Pandor, South African Foreign Minister
Kenya: Govt Settles Sh35.32 Billionn for Credit Fuel Under a Government-to-Government Deal/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has settled Sh35.32 billion in credit fuel that was signed early this year under the government-to-government (G-to-G) deal with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).