Sierra Leone: President declares calm after day of clashes/in /by
The day saw unknown assailants attempting to force their way into a military arsenal in Freetown, confronting security forces in various parts of the capital, and freeing numerous prisoners from jail.
Junta-run Chad opens campaign for key December referendum/in /by
More than 8.3 million people in the vast but poor Sahel country are called on to vote in a referendum slated for December 17, in a key step towards the elections and establishing civilian rule.
Tanzania: How Tanzania Can Reduce Petrol-Import Dependency/in /by
[Daily News] India -- INDIA: INDIAN top players in the energy sector have argued that Tanzania can also reduce fuel import bills like India if it turns to producing ethanol from sugarcane or agricultural residues.
South Africa Withdraws 2027 Women’s World Cup Bid/in /by
South Africa announced on Saturday that it was withdrawing its bid to host the Women's World Cup in 2027, preferring to avoid showing a "rushed presentation" to Fifa in December. The deadline for submitting precise plans from candidates to host the competition was set by Fifa for December 8.
Tamangoh, an artist on a tap-step homeward journey/in /by
If tap dance is still alive and kicking in the jazz world today, it's thanks in part to one man: Tamangoh. This internationally-renowned dancer and choreographer has made it his mission to perpetuate tap dance, while asserting its African origins through his show Kongo Square.
Senegal: Rural women advocate for climate justice ahead of COP28 Summit/in /by
Senegalese rural women staged a demonstration, calling for climate justice on Saturday in Dakar, asserting that they continue to endure the adverse impacts of climate change.
Sierra Leone declares nationwide curfew after gunmen attack military barracks/in /by
The country's Ministry of Information and Education also said in a statement the government and security forces are “in control” of the situation.
DRC: Nobel winner Denis Mukwege launches electoral campaign in hometown/in /by
Nobel-winning gynaecologist Denis Mukwege of the Democratic republic of Congo staged a rally in his hometown on Saturday, promising to tackle corruption and conflict if elected president next month.
Madagascar: Rajoelina’s re-election amid opposition boycotts and skepticism/in /by
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina secured re-election in the initial round of a contested ballot, marked by opposition boycotts, as confirmed by the election commission on Saturday. An opposition candidate has appealed to the High Constitutional Court, to demand the annulment of the ballot.
Egypt’s Soilless Farming: Rooting for a Sustainable Future/in /by
Amidst water scarcity and diminishing arable land, some individuals in Egypt are transitioning to soilless farming. However, experts caution that the high initial costs and certain crop limitations may impede widespread adoption in the African nation.