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Voting day concludes with low turnout in Djibouti as Guelleh set to win sixth term
Just over 256,000 people were eligible to choose between Ismail Omar Guelleh and his little-known opponent Mohamed Farah Samatar but turnout remained low throughout the day.
Tripoli zoo reopens to offer Libyans rare respite from violence
It was supposed to be a temporary closure for renovations, but for 17 long years, Tripoli's zoo -- like the city itself -- was embroiled in the violence of Libya's brutal conflict
ripoli zoo reopens to offer Libyans rare respite from violence
It was supposed to be a temporary closure for renovations, but for 17 long years, Tripoli's zoo -- like the city itself -- was embroiled in the violence of Libya's brutal conflict
Despite Benin’s economic boom, poverty persists
Voters will head to the polls on April 12 in Benin to select a new president against a backdrop of a booming economy, but not everyone is benefitting from it--many are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living
Shock appointment as Aliou Cissé takes charge of Angola national team
A surprise unfolded in Luanda, where journalists gathered expecting French coach Jean-Michel Cavalli to be unveiled as Angola’s new head coach. Instead, it was Aliou Cissé who walked in, taking charge of the Palancas Negras.
Opposition supporters call for change ahead of Benin presidential election
Paul Hounkpè, of the Cowry Forces for ⁠an Emerging Benin party, used his last campaign days to mark his differences with the current administration.
Ukraine : Russian drone attacks hit Sumy and Odesa as Easter truce looms
Russian drone strikes hit Sumy and Odesa, injuring two and damaging homes and energy sites, as Putin proposes a brief Easter ceasefire.
Kimbanguism: The church shaping faith and politics in DR Congo
Kimbanguism: The Church Shaping Faith and Politics in DR Congo
Kudus World Cup return in doubt after injury setback
Ghana international Mohammed Kudus' hopes for a return from a quad injury before the World Cup have taken a hit with Tottenham confirming the forward might need surgery.
Russian Space Forum: South Africa shares spatial ambitions and aims for the moon
South Africa expressed its spatial ambitions during the first Russian Space Forum in Moscow on Thursday.