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Mbappé once again left out of France squad
Mbappé, who has been struggling since his move to Real Madrid, was omitted from a second consecutive France squad despite being fit for selection.
Post-election violence intensifies in Mozambique ahead of SADC meeting
Amnesty International said on Wednesday (Nov. 06) that at least 20 people have died and hundreds more have been injured and arrested since the beginning of the protests in late October. SADC has called a emergency meeting on the post-electoral violence.
Botswana’s new government races to diversify its economy {Business Africa}
With unemployment on the rise and a downturn in diamond demand, can Botswana's new administration succeed in driving economic diversification? In Ethiopia, despite efforts to reduce fuel dependence and pollution, electric vehicle owners face obstacles due to limited charging infrastructure
Cameroon: At least 4 dead and dozens missing after landslide in country’s West region
Torrential rains weakened the soil and lead do the landslide on Tuesday, Cameroon’s Minister of Public Work Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi said after visiting the site of the disaster, a stretch of a highway linking Dschang in the West Region of Cameroon and the country’s economic capital of Douala.
Juliette Binoche launches Paris Christmas window display
The iconic Printemps Haussmann department store launched its enchanting Christmas window display on Thursday, with celebrated French actress Juliette Binoche unveiling this year’s festive theme, a magical train journey.
Morocco’s population grows in a decade to reach 36.8 million
About 36.8 million Moroccans were numbered by September 1st, 2024. The kingdom is the second most populous Maghreb country.
Erykah Badu given Council of Fashion Designers of America’s fashion icon award
Grammy-award-winning singer Erykah Badu has been given the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s fashion icon award. Badu is also set to star in the upcoming film, The Piano Lesson, which will be released for streaming on Netflix later in the month.
UK targets Russian mercenaries and military suppliers with new sanctions
The United Kingdom has unveiled an extensive new sanctions package against Russia, focusing on Kremlin-backed mercenary groups operating in Africa and key players tied to Russia’s military supply chain.
Kung Fu gains popularity among young people in Kenya
Kung Fu teachers believe the martial art is helping youngsters in Kiambu County to stay away from alcohol, drugs, and crime.
UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the first cluster outside Africa
Authorities announced the first case of the new form of mpox in the U.K. last week, saying the case was being treated at a London hospital after recently travelling to countries in Africa with ongoing outbreaks.