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“Conditions not right to open polling stations” in two eastern DRC territories – Electoral body/in /by
"In Rutshuru, we have enrolled [about] 10% of the expected voters, and we have no candidates, so the conditions are not right for opening the polling stations. In Masisi, I think it's around 1%," Kambale Ngayiremawa said on December 12.
Carthage Theatre Days: Ivorian musical ‘220 Logements’ explores the nation’s troubled history/in /by
The JTC, as the event is locally known, is North Africa's biggest theatrical festival. It celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. 220 Logements which translates as 220 Housing Units is an Ivorian musical. It was one of 10 works competing for the top prize.
Kenya ‘out of debt distress’, Ruto says on 60th Independence Day/in /by
President William Ruto said that Kenya is emerging "out of debt distress", touting his economic policies despite public anger over tax hikes and slashed subsidies
Niger: NGOs call on ECOWAS to let in humanitarian aid/in /by
On Tuesday, international NGOs working in Niger called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to ease its sanctions against Niamey to allow emergency humanitarian aid to enter from neighbouring Benin.
Kenya: The dangerous rise of ‘medicalised’ genital mutilation/in /by
"I went through the cut, but I wouldn't want my children to go through the same. There was a seminar I attended, and we were taught about the complications those who went through the cut get when giving birth, I have experienced the same while going to the hospital to give birth." FGM survivor
Table Mountain attacks highlight S. Africa’s crime threat to tourism/in /by
Cape Town authorities say there have been more than 80 attacks against hikers and walkers on the mountain paths this year, most since August
South Africa opts for nuclear power as part of measures to address electricity crisis/in /by
Zizamele Mbambo, who is in charge of nuclear power at the Ministry of Energy, told a press conference that the plant is expected to be commissioned between 2032 and 2033. "An important milestone", said the Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, which should provide an additional 2,500 MW.."
Mthuli Ncube: Zimbabwe shock as finance minister named Africa’s best/in /by
Zimbabweans have expressed disbelief following the accolade bestowed upon Mthuli Ncube, who was declared "Best African Finance Minister of the Year" amid the country's economic challenges.
Niger: first marketing of crude oil in January/in /by
The marketing of Nigerien crude oil on the international market will begin in January, announced General Abdourahamane Tiani, head of the military regime which has ruled this state under regional sanctions since a coup in July.
Egypt: Vote in presidential election enters final day/in /by
Voters in the upscale Cairo district of Zamalek voice concerns over the fallout of the war in Gaza and demand solutions to soaring prices as Egypt grapples with the most severe financial crisis in its recent history. "Living conditions are tough, and the situation is challenging. Everything is hard"