Racism: Brazilians protest in support of international Vinícius Jr/in /by
Chanting slogans such as “end with racism in Spain and in Brazil”, about 100 Brazilians some belonging to human rights groups and Black movements protested Tuesday (May 23). Brazilian international Vinícius Junior was racially abused during a fixture in Spain on Sunday (May 21).
Cameroon: 30 women kidnapped by Anglophone separatists/in /by
A group of 30 women were kidnapped by pro-independence rebels nearly four days ago in western Cameroon, which has been bloodied for more than six years by a conflict between separatists from the English-speaking minority and the security forces, according to authorities.
Senegalese prosecutor calls for 10-year jail term for Ousmane Sonko/in /by
Highly popular among young people, Sonko has branded the trial a political plot aimed at scuttling his bid for the 2024 presidency
Nigeria: Lake Chad Oil Well to Yield 943m Barrels As Buhari Flags Off Exploration/in /by
[Daily Trust] The Wadi-B Well in the Lake Chad Basin area of Borno State is expected to produce 943 million barrels of oil.
‘A day without press’ in Guinea as the media snubs ruling junta/in /by
Private media and online outlets in the West African state of Guinea on Tuesday launched a one-day boycott of news in protest at press and internet restrictions by the ruling junta
Nigeria: NNPCL to Boost Oil Reserves As Fresh Drilling Begins in Borno/in /by
[Premium Times] Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum noted that oil prospecting and exploration in Borno will create job opportunities for young people
Families of detained opposition leaders in Tunisia head to the African court/in /by
Since early February, the authorities have arrested more than 20 political opponents and other personalities, an act that has been condemned by the international community and rights groups.
Nigeria: Dangote’s $18.5bn Refinery Sparks Fresh Controversy in Ogun/in /by
[Daily Trust] Inauguration of the multi-billion dollar Dangote Refinery ]has sparked fresh controversy in Ogun State, Daily Trust reports.
Meet the Tunisian director whose film is making waves at the Cannes Film Festival/in /by
Euronews speaks to Kaouther Ben Hania whose Palme d'Or-nominated film entitled 'Four Daughters' has got Cannes talking... and thinking.
Thousands of displaced Tigrayans demand to be allowed to return home/in /by
Thousands of people displaced by the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region staged protests on Tuesday demanding to be able to return home.