Burundi becomes 100th member of FIFA’s Football for Schools programme
FIFA chief, Gianni Infantino, has been in Burundi to inaugurate its Football for Schools programme in that country.
Tunisians gather outside French embassy in new rally in support of Palestinians
Thousands of Tunisians gathered outside the French embassy in Tunis on Saturday in support of the Palestinians and demanding the departure of the ambassador.
Madagascar opposition denounce “illegitimate electoral process”
Madagascar's opposition presidential candidates have held a major rally in Antananarivo denouncing what they describe as an "illegitimate electoral process" ahead of November elections.
Kenya and Angola call on M23 rebels in DRC to move to a military garrison
The presidents of Kenya and Angola have called on M23 militia fighting government forces in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to facilitate peace in the region by moving to a military garrison.
DRC: Former prisoner promoted to rank of general in army reshuffle
A former military aide who spent some 20 years in prison for his alleged role in the assassination of DRC president Laurent Kabila, has been promoted to rank of brigadier general.
South Africans celebrate Springboks nail-biting win against England
South Africans on Saturday night celebrated the Springboks nail-biting 16-15 win against England in the last minutes of the game.
Springboks into the Rugby World Cup final after thriller win against England
There was a collective sigh of relief across South Africa on Saturday as the Springboks won their nail-biting Rugby World Cup semi-final match against England in the last minutes of the game.
Gabon: Former Bongo’s chief of staff released from prison
Ali Bongo Ondimba's former chief of staff was finally released from prison on October 20, after spending nearly four years in solitary confinement and more than a week after his confrontation with Sylvia Bongo Ondimba.
UN chief urges ceasefire to end Gaza’s ‘godawful nightmare’
UN chief Antonio Guterres pleaded Saturday for a "humanitarian ceasefire" in the war between Israel and Hamas militants that has devastated much of Gaza, demanding "action to end this godawful nightmare".
Chadians seek justice one year after deadly protests against junta
The crackdown on the peaceful march on October 20, 2022, left some 60 people dead, according to the government, and over 300, according to the organizers.