COP28: Activists urge rights for migrant workers, call for end to killing of Indigenous Peoples/in /by
Several demonstrations were held on Sunday (Dec. 10) which marked Human Rights Day. Activists in the UAE gathered near the venue of the United Nations climate summit in Dubai.
Ivory Coast: Opposition leadership hopeful rallies thousands ahead Dec 16 party vote/in /by
"More than ever, we have a duty to remain united in order to consolidate the party's foundations, withstand hardship and meet the challenges of the 21st century." Tidjane Thiam, candidate for the PDCI presidency
Cameroon’s opposition leader Kamto re-elected at the helm of MRC/in /by
In a speech delivered in French and English Sunday (Dec. 10), 69-year-old Maurice Kamto announced the creation of a coalition with the aim to build a peaceful Cameroon. He grabbed over 99 % of the votes as his list stood unopposed.
Guinea: divisions in the press in the face of the junta’s restrictive measures/in /by
Private press organizations in Guinea were divided on Sunday over a call for a dead day for Monday, launched after a series of restrictive measures taken by the ruling junta.
Zimbabwe: opposition denounces “a masquerade” during partial elections/in /by
“The by-elections were a charade,” criticized the first opposition party, the Coalition of Citizens for Change (CCC), in a press release.
Much of Kenya falls into darkness in the third nationwide power blackout in 3 months/in /by
The electricity failure began around 8 p.m., affecting many vital facilities, including the main airport in the capital, Nairobi, which is a major transport hub connecting East Africa to Asia, Europe and other parts of the world.
Egypt: Presidential election enters second day in vote likely to give Sisi third term/in /by
Voting will take place until Tuesday, between 9:00 am and 09:00 pm (0700-1900 GMT) each day, with the official results announced on December 18.
DRC: Incumbent president Tshisekedi vows to “rid country of M23” rebels at Goma campaign rally/in /by
With less than 10 days to go before the presidential election, the Democratic Republic of Congo's incumbent president who is running for re-election, was Sunday (Dec. 10) on the campaign trail in Goma. The city is one of the largest in the DRC's east.
ECOWAS sets up committee to negotiate with Niger junta on return to civilian rule/in /by
West African leaders met in Abuja, Sunday (Dec. 10) for talks on their region which faces a deepening political crisis, growing threats from jihadist wreaking havoc in the Sahel and criticism of its leadership in some member countries.
Synthetic wigs, weaves and extensions given new life in Kenya/in /by
Synthetic wigs, weaves and extensions are made of non-decomposable plastic and are therefore cheaper than extensions and wigs made with human hair. At Alisam Products Development and Design's workshop in Kenya, women sort, wash and knit the collected hair into threads before weaving them into mats.