Tens of thousands of Moroccans march in support of Palestinians/in /by
Amid the Gaza war, tens of thousands of Moroccans have marched in support of Palestinians in the biggest demonstration since Rabat normalised ties with Israel in 2020.
Ghana, South Africa sign visa waiver deal/in /by
“Travellers may transit through, depart from and stay in the territory of both countries for a cumulative period of up to 90 days without recourse to work.
Ugandan police foil ADF plot to bomb churches – Yoweri Museveni/in /by
Two explosive devices that the ADF, rebels who have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, "were planning to plant in the churches of Kibibi (...) were reported to the police and defused", wrote the Ugandan head of state on X (formerly Twitter).
Used clothing from the West is a big seller in East Africa. Uganda’s leader wants a ban/in /by
Downtown Kampala's Owino Market has long been a go-to enclave for rich and poor people alike looking for affordable but quality-made used clothes, underscoring perceptions that Western fashion is superior to what is made at home.
Liberia: Ecowas warns instigators of post-election violence/in /by
The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has warned the protagonists of the recent elections in Liberia against any premature proclamation of victory, and warned that it would crack down on those responsible for violence.
South Africa Ousts France from the World Cup (Rugby)/in /by
The elimination is a massive disappointment for the French team, who had aimed for their first-ever World Cup title. Their hopes had been further bolstered by their impressive victory in the opening match against the All Blacks
Are Sahelian states restrategizing counter-terrorism without France? [Interview]/in /by
On this special interview segment on Africanews, analyst Niagalé Bagayoko breaks down the stakes of an Africanization of counterterrorism efforts. The military rulers in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger recently signed a mutual defence pact. They belonged to the G5 Sahel initiative spearheaded by France
Algeria and Egypt prepare to face off in Monday’s friendly/in /by
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez said his team are "hungry" for more success as he prepared to lead his team against Egypt on Monday.
Designer Avido puts Kenyan slum on the fashion map/in /by
Upcoming designers in Nairobi showcase their designs in the second edition of the Kibera Fashion Week.
Burkina Faso names boulevard after Thomas Sankara on anniversary of his assassination/in /by
Burkina Faso's transitional government paid tribute on Sunday (Oct. 15) to former revolutionary president Thomas Sankara on the anniversary of his assassination. Attendees included relatives of the late leader, the president of the transition and government officials were in Ouagadougou.