DR Congo fans celebrate draw against Portugal despite Ebola fears/in /by
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s national soccer team made history at the World Cup by earning a 1-1 draw against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal on Wednesday.
UK: Tommy Robinson’s Oxford Union debate sparks protests and free speech backlash/in /by
Tommy Robinson’s appearance at the Oxford Union prompts large protests and reignites the UK debate over free expression and platforms for extremists.
Mali: Mandatory motorcycle registration raises concerns among stakeholders/in /by
In Bamako, motorcycles are impossible to ignore. They are everywhere — in narrow streets, on major roads, at the heart of daily life. For tens of thousands of families, riding a two-wheeler is simply a means of survival.
Senegal court declines to hear challenge against Sonko’s return to parliament/in /by
Senegal's Constitutional Council on Wednesday declined to hear a challenge against former prime minister Ousmane Sonko's recent reinstatement to parliament, where he now serves as speaker after a falling-out with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
Trump welcomed to Versailles for dinner with Macron/in /by
Donald Trump was welcomed to the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday evening for a private reception and dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron following the conclusion of the G7 summit in Evian.
Ex-OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke cleared of bribery in UK trial/in /by
The first woman president of OPEC and Nigeria's former oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was cleared of bribery charges in a UK trial Wednesday, her defence lawyers said in a statement
EU lawmakers approve deportation hubs for migrants/in /by
European lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to tougher migration rules that will grant authorities much broader detention powers and allow for the creation of deportation centres outside the bloc
South Africa secures $1bn from BRICS bank for urban infrastructure/in /by
The funds will support investment in the provision of essential ​urban services, including water supply and sanitation, electricity and solid waste management in eight South African municipalities
Chloe Bailey stars in psychological thriller ‘Strung’/in /by
Chloe Bailey leads Malcolm D. Lee’s new psychological thriller, “Strung.” Bailey plays Laila, a musical prodigy who takes a job as a tutor for a young girl. As Bailey’s character learns more about the family she works for, she recognizes dark secrets and gets tangled up in several twists and turns.
Government of Equatorial Guinea submits collective resignation/in /by
The government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after failing to meet its targets.