Ruto’s $9M mega church sparks outrage amid Kenya’s crisis
"You can't talk about a political movement that can stop him from doing anything, because parliament is now a lapdog", Dr. Denis Galava said.
Semenya ruling shakes foundations of gender rules in sport
Two-time Olympic and three-time world 800m champion Caster Semenya, 34, was banned from competing in her favourite event from 2019 under a set of rules drawn up by athletics authorities due to her dominance.
Marrakech national festival: honoring the legacy of popular arts
The National Festival of Popular Arts is a key cultural event in Morocco, taking place every year in Marrakech under the guidance of the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication.
ICC warns of a dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan as the war rages on
The Deputy Prosecutor for the International Criminal Court reported to the United Nations Security Council on Thursday about the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, as civil war continues to impact the region.
Nearly 200 migrants intercepted off the coast of Senegal
The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants in the west of the country, authorities announced Wednesday, as the Atlantic Ocean crossing remains the most popular - and deadliest - migration route from Africa to Europe.
“I can’t do nuttin’ for ya man”, Nigerian Minister quotes Flavour Flav in rejection of Trump policy
The quote follows reports by The Wall Street Journal that five African leaders participating in a summit at the White House from July 9-11 had received letters pushing them to accept migrants deported by the U.S. whose home countries refuse to take them back.
Financial cooperation: Egypt and China sign key trade agreements
Egypt and China entered into three financial cooperation agreements on Thursday. The main topics of discussion included the creation of agreements to facilitate trade in local currencies and the settlement of bilateral commercial payments in Egyptian pounds and Chinese yuan.
UN warns millions will die by 2029 if new funding for HIV programs isn’t found
The $4 billion that the United States pledged for the global HIV response for 2025 disappeared virtually overnight in January, when U.S. President Donald Trump ordered that all foreign aid be suspended
Central African Republic’s major rebel groups to disarm, dissolve
UPC and 3R have been the biggest armed movements still holding out against Bangui, which only controls a fraction of the country. The groups signed peace deals with the government on Thursday
Trump’s comments on Boakai’s English met with mixed reactions
U.S. President Donald Trump’s praise for the “beautiful” English of Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai sparked confusion on Thursday in the English-speaking African nation, with many interpreting the comments as patronizing.