Burkina Faso to dissolve its electoral commission
The National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI), which has been in place for over 20 years in Burkina Faso , is to be dissolved.
Flight captain switched off fuel flow to engines in Air India crash-Report
Black-box recording indicates that the flight's captain switched off fuel flow to both engines of the recently crashed Air India airplane, according to media reports on Wednesday, citing preliminary U.S. assessment of evidence.
Cameroon: Biya reshuffles top military ranks days after re-election bid
Experts see the move as a way of making sure that the armed forces will support Biya's new re-election bid, following concerns over Africa's oldest head of state's capacity to run again for president.
Cameroon 2025: Maurice Kamto seeks to vie on a different political outlook
Kamto’s surprise endorsement could re-energize the opposition and test the strength of the ruling party’s grip ahead of the October polls.
US, European allies agree August deadline for Iran nuclear deal
U.S. media reported Tuesday that the United States and its three European allies have set an end-of-August deadline for reaching a nuclear deal with Iran.
How to keep your passwords really safe: advice from an expert
In an age of multiplying cyber security issues, gone are the days of "1234567" or birthday date passwords. Mustafa Abdallah, professor of computer and information technology, tells us what to do instead, where to store passwords and which other safety measures there are.
Morocco’s Sale crafts centre trains next generation to keep traditional skills alive
The trainees at a traditional crafts center in the Moroccan city of Sale are learning new skills to prevent ancient crafts from dying out.
Prince Harry walks Angola minefield in tribute to Princess Diana
Harry last visited the country in 2019, continuing his mother’s legacy of compassion and advocacy in one of the world’s most mine-affected nations.
France shuts down last military base in Senegal after 65 years
“Senegal is an independent country, it is a sovereign country, and sovereignty does not accept the presence of military bases in a sovereign country,” President Faye said.
Low turnout for municipal elections in Togo: Silent boycott or just a slow start?
Polling stations in Togo opened on July 17, 2025 for the country's municipal elections. But by mid-morning, just a trickle of voters had been to cast their votes in the capital Lomé. Are voters boycotting the poll or just not interested?