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Cameroon: French court backs Douala port in Bolloré dispute/in /by
The court overturned a previous decision by the Paris Chamber of Commerce, which had ordered the port of Cameroon's economic capital to pay €58.6 million to a Bolloré subsidiary that lost a bid for the concession
1 killed in stampede as Rwanda’s Kagame begins campaign for reelection/in /by
The stampede took place in Rubavu in remote western Rwanda on Sunday when attendees pushed to get closer to Kagame as he was about to leave the event.
Haitians react to expected arrival of police force from Kenya/in /by
On Monday, in the streets of the capital, Port-au-Prince, some welcomed the arrival of the UN-backed force while others viewed the force with caution
Hundreds of Kenyan police officers deployed to lead UN force in Haiti/in /by
The deployment comes at a time when Kenyan police are under scrutiny. Just last week, watchdog groups accused Kenyan police of using excessive force during anti-government protests, resulting in the deaths of two people.
Congo: Youth fighters join forces with army to defend Sake/in /by
Despite the patriotic fervor, human rights organizations have raised concerns. They acknowledge the dedication of these young fighters but condemn the human rights violations committed by some alongside the Congolese army.
Basketball Africa League aims to expand footprint and player development/in /by
The Basketball Africa League's (BAL) progress can be described as a success given its evolution over the years. The BAL president Amadou Gallo Fall lauded the progress of basketball in Africa as inspirational, especially to the upcoming youthful players who want to join the league.
CAR: Sand mining, a job provider for former militiamen/in /by
In a country which lacks industries, sand extraction has become a job provider for many young former fighters. There are no official figures on the number of Central Africans working in sand quarries but professor Elokoua estimates that the sector is a significant contributor to the economy.
Malian singer detained in Italy in child custody dispute/in /by
Mali's Rokia Traoré and her estranged partner Belgian have gone to court in France, Mali and Belgium to gain full custody of their daughter. Traoré was arrested upon arrival in Italy.
Basketball Africa League aims to expand footprint and player development /in /by
The Basketball Africa League's (BAL) progress can be described as a success given its evolution over the years. The BAL president Amadou Gallo Fall lauded the progress of basketball in Africa as inspirational, especially to the upcoming youthful players who want to join the league.
Gaza war high on the agenda as French and Jordanian leaders meet/in /by
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he will only accept a partial cease-fire deal that would not end the 8-month-long war in Gaza, casting doubt on the viability of a U.S. backed cease-fire proposal.