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Shirt dispute controversy leads to cancellation of CAF Cup tie between Moroccan and Algerian Teams
The first leg of their tie with USMA was cancelled after Algerian customs officers seized Berkane's jerseys due to the inclusion of a map of Morocco that depicted the long-disputed Western Sahara.
African heads of states meet in Nairobi for World Bank summit
Established in 1960, IDA is part of the World Bank and aims to reduce poverty by providing grants and zero-to low-interest loans for programmes that boost economic growth, reduce inequalities and improve people’s living conditions.
Polls open in Togo parliamentary elections ahead of proposed controversial reforms
The opposition and the clergy say the proposed new constitution, which was passed by parliament in March after its mandate expired, makes it likely that Gnassingbe will be reelected when his mandate expires in 2025.
Norwegian foreign minister criticizes western response to Gaza crisis
The minister's remarks come at a time when the Gaza crisis has reached catastrophic proportions, with a desperate need for humanitarian aid and a call for durable peace in the region
Fuel shortages force UN to halt South Sudan food delivery
This happened after the government decided to charge taxes on supplies brought in by UN agencies and other international groups.
Diversifying the Democratic Republic of Congo’s economy
Mining, especially copper and cobalt, brings in a lot of money. However, when prices go up and down, it makes the economy unstable.
EU restricts visa provisions for Ethiopian nationals
The European Union (EU) will limit visas for people from Ethiopia. This is because the Ethiopian government hasn't been helping take back citizens who stay in the EU illegally.
Ghana’s high court dismisses bid to speed up anti-LGBTQ law passage
A court in Ghana on Monday, April 29 dismissed a legal challenge against President Nana Akufo-Addo's decision on the anti-LGBTQ bill.
Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday
This significant day amongst Orthodox Christians marks the beginning of Holy Week and commemorates Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
Burkina Faso rejects Human Rights Watch’s report on village massacre as ‘baseless’
"We strongly reject and condemn such baseless accusations," said Communications Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo.