Uganda-born NY mayoral candidate Mamdani vows to embrace Muslim identity in face of “racist” attacks/in /by
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, pledged Friday to further embrace his Muslim identity in response to growing attacks by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his surrogates that he characterized as “racist and baseless.”
Two top opposition leaders arrested in Cameroon as post-election tensions mount ahead of results/in /by
Two top opposition leaders in Cameroon have been arrested, their Union for Change political platform said in a statement on Friday. The news is further adding to post-election tensions in the country.
Liberia agrees to accept man at centre of US deportation row/in /by
Liberia is willing to accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia if he is deported from the United States, according to new documents filed in US federal court. Uganda, Ghana and Eswatini all previously refused to take him in.
Nigerian president orders major military shake up as rumours of a coup attempt swirl/in /by
Nigeria’s president has replaced top security officials as the West African country grapples with unabated violence in the conflict-hit north and myriad security challenges.
Madagascar strips ex-president Rajoelina of citizenship as former aid arrested for money laundering/in /by
Madagascar’s former president Anch Ratzwelna has been stripped of his nationality after fleeing the country earlier this month amid widespread protests. The news comes as his top advisor is arrested in Mauritius on suspicion of money laundering.
Ivory Coast goes to the polls as Ouattara seeks fourth term/in /by
Polls have opened in Ivory Coast where the country is voting to elect its next leader. Longtime President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a fourth term. A win would extend his rule to almost two decades.
Trucks carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza wait for days at Rafah border crossing/in /by
As Israel continued to delay the reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, hundreds of trucks loaded with humanitarian aid have been stuck in the nearby Egyptian city of Al-Arish.
Polisario Front says Morocco’s autonomy plan should go to referendum/in /by
The Western Sahara independence movement says it would accept it if it was validated by the Sahrawi people.
Documentary reveals underground world of South Korean tattoo artists/in /by
In September, Seoul legalised tattoos by non-medical professionals for the first time following a campaign by artists.
Algerian gymnast becomes world champion on uneven bars/in /by
With her world title secured, Nemour now turns her attention to further finals and the next Olympic targets, as she continues to build on her incredible rise.