France hands over Abeché base ahead of troop withdrawal/in /by
The French government has just handed over its detachment camp in the city of Abeché to Chad
Striker Karim Benzema responds to rumors of potential retirement/in /by
Karim Benzema, the 37-year-old forward for Al-Ittihad, who has impressively netted 10 goals in 10 appearances this season in the Saudi Pro League, has dismissed claims that he might retire at the end of the 2024-2025 season, even though he has a contract lasting until June 2026.
Iconic soul singer Sam Moore of sam & dave dies at 89/in /by
Sam Moore, the iconic half of the legendary 1960s duo Sam & Dave, known for timeless classics like “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin’,” has passed away at the age of 89.
New securities exchange in Ethiopia aims to attract private investors/in /by
Ethiopia inaugurated its securities exchange on Friday, marking a significant step in Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's efforts to liberalize the nation's heavily regulated economy and attract private investment.
Uganda’s military leader leaves X after controversial posts/in /by
Uganda's chief of defense forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, has declared his departure from X, where he has been known for sharing provocative messages.
Abéché military base handover marks shift in French involvement in Chad/in /by
In Chad, the withdrawal of French armed forces is ongoing, particularly at the military base in Abéché. As the country's third-largest city, Abéché endured significant hardships during the French colonial period, leading its residents to welcome the departure of the French military with open arms.
Guinea: opposition expressed doubt over election/in /by
The Guinean government's spokesperson announced that the presidential election might occur before the close of 2025. Initially, the junta had pledged to transfer power to elected officials by the end of 2024 due to international pressure, but they have failed to fulfill that promise.
Plane crash in Malindi leaves three dead/in /by
Residents have challenged government plans to extend the airport's boundaries without resolving land compensation issues.
Zelenskyy rallies European support as Putin signals openness to dialogue with Trump/in /by
Meanwhile, in Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated Russian President Vladimir Putin's openness to dialogue with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
Maduro’s inauguration sparks controversy in Venezuela/in /by
Demonstrators took to the streets of Caracas, Venezuela, on Thursday in a spontaneous attempt to block Nicolas Maduro's inauguration for a third term on Friday