Niger, under sanctions, commissions a new photovoltaic power plant/in /by
Equipped with more than 55,000 solar panels, this power station is the largest solar energy infrastructure ever built in Niger.
Uganda: digital network boosts community security/in /by
A digital security network in Kampala's suburbs is helping Ugandan communities stay safe.
Sierra Leone: Night curfew eased/in /by
Sierra Leone has lifted a curfew imposed on Sunday following an attack by armed men on a military barracks and prisons in the capital Freetown.
German priest abducted in Mali in 2022 freed: officials/in /by
"The priest Hans-Joachim Lohre, who was abducted on 20 November 2022, was released on Sunday. He is on a plane to his country",
Malawi slammed for sending workers to Israel amid Gaza conflict/in /by
This decision, implemented on Saturday, comes in the wake of Israel's recent aid contribution of $60 million (£47 million) aimed at supporting Malawi's economic recovery.
20th Marrakech International Film Festival Celebrates Cinema Amid Global Challenges/in /by
Despite challenges like Israel's war with Hamas and a recent earthquake in Morocco, the organizers aim to showcase cinema from Morocco, the Middle East, and Africa. The festival will honor Moroccan director Faouzi B
Sierra Leone: night curfew imposed following attack/in /by
Sierra Leone has lifted a curfew imposed on Sunday following an attack by armed men on a military barracks and prisons in the capital Freetown.
Africa: COP28 – President Using Summit to Arrange Oil Deals Proves ‘Fox Is Guarding Hen House’/in /by
[AI London] Reacting to a BBC report that Sultan Al Jaber, the president-designate of COP28, who is also the chief executive of the UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), was briefed to advance the interests of the businesses he leads before dozens of bilateral meetings about the climate summit, Amnesty International's Climate Advisor Ann Harrison, said:
More captives, prisoners freed as Gaza truce extension mooted/in /by
The transfers under a four-day truce that started Friday have been the first relief for captives' families since the militant group attacked Israel on October 7, prompting devastating Israeli bombardments of the Gaza Strip.
Morocco: pro-Palestinian rally held in Casablanca/in /by
Moroccans rallied in support of Palestinians in Casablanca on Sunday, calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and for an end to diplomatic relations with Israel.