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Benin’s Kidjo awarded Polar Music Prize
Award-winning singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo, Island Records founder Chris Blackwell and Estonian composer Arvo Pärt won the 2023 Swedish music award. The three “all made such a global impact with their music,” managing director of the prize, said on Tuesday (Mar. 28).
Odinga condemns invasion of Kenya ex-leader’s farm
Raila Odinga, the leader of Kenya's opposition, has expressed strong disapproval of the encroachment on the property belonging to the former president of the country, Uhuru Kenyatta.
New penalty system to improve road safety in Ivory Coast
According to official figures, penalties will cost points to drivers in a bid to reduce the number of deaths that last year reached over one thousand
Egypt’s Ramadan good Samaritans forced to tighten their belts
Egypt's Ramadan good Samaritans forced to tighten their belts
Amnesty International accuses West of double standards
In its annual report, Amnesty International denounced western double standards regarding refugees and human rights
Tunisians struggle to make ends meet during holy month of Ramadan
With the cost of living hard hit by Tunisia’s ongoing economic crisis, people are having to cut back on their spending during the holy month of Ramadan.
UN-backed probe cites crimes against humanity in Libya
The investigators commissioned by the U.N.-backed Human Rights Council also faulted the European Union for sending support to Libyan forces that they say contributed to crimes against migrants and Libyans, and called on EU authorities to review their policies toward Libya.
Harris to pledge support for African innovation in Ghana
Vice President Kamala Harris will pledge a new era of partnership with Africa on Tuesday when she speaks from Black Star Gate, which commemorates Ghana's independence from colonialism.
Police fire tear gas as fresh protests erupt in Kenya despite ban
The demonstrations are the first major outbreak of political unrest since Ruto took office more than six months ago after defeating Odinga in an election his rival claims was "stolen".
Black Tunisians hit by racism after President’s infamous remarks
Ever since president Kaïes Saïed ordered "urgent measures" against sub-Saharan migrants over a purported "criminal plot" to change the North African country's demographic make-up last month, Black Tunisians say they've been insulted on the street.