In a Congo village, presidential campaign deepens generational divide/in /by
"Without the President of the Republic, we wouldn't be safe," says Joseph Batangouna, chief of the village of Mayitoukou in Congo-Brazzaville, where the presidential campaign lays bare tensions between the generations.
Somalia warns against Israeli military base plans in Somaliland/in /by
Somalia has warned against alleged Israeli plans to build a military base in the breakaway region of Somaliland, whose independence Somalia does not recognise. The base would be a strategic point for Israel to conduct airstrikes against adversaries in the region as part of its ongoing war.
Former French president Sarkozy back in court over Libyan financing scandal/in /by
Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France, was in court this Monday for the start of his appeal trial in the Libyan campaign financing scandal that already saw him receive a first 5-year-prison sentence last year. The second trial will run until 3 June.
Michael B. Jordan wins best actor Oscar for dual role in “Sinners”/in /by
With this win, Jordan joins the small group of Black actors who have received the Best Actor Oscar, following pioneers such as Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker and Will Smith.
Congo begins vote count as President Denis Sassou N’Guesso eyes fifth term/in /by
If confirmed, Sassou N’Guesso’s victory would reinforce a broader pattern of long-serving African leaders maintaining their grip on power, alongside figures such as Paul Biya of Cameroon and Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea.
Madagascar leader appoints financial intelligence chief as new prime minister/in /by
Speaking during a ceremony at the presidential palace in Antananarivo, Randrianirina said the nation required “bold decisions” at a critical moment, describing the new premier as a man of integrity who “cannot be bought with money.”
Observers note low turnout in Congo-Brazzaville presidential polls/in /by
The elections on Sunday are widely expected to ‌extend incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso's decades-long rule.
Investigation finds Israeli group behind Palestinian evacuation flights/in /by
About 150 Palestinians landed in Johannesburg in November – one of at least three flights filled with Gazans to have arrived in Indonesia and South Africa since last May.
Moroccan men give traditional thanks to women for holy month cooking/in /by
Known as the “right of salt”, it’s an age-old tradition in the Maghreb showing gratitude for efforts made to prepare the daily meals.
More than 50 African migrants rescued from boat in central Mediterranean/in /by
The operation on Friday evening was the second sea rescue of the day for Italian NGO Organisation Emergency.