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Senegal’s Habib Beye named head coach of French club, Rennes/in /by
The former international defender replaces sacked Argentinian coach, Jorge Sampaoli.
Nigeria Union rejects telecom tariff hike/in /by
Consumer advocacy groups have also vowed to contest the hike, as the economic crisis deepens. The February 4 protest is set to test the government’s ability to manage public discontent over economic policies.
Kinshasa residents want action to end the war in the eastern DRC/in /by
Some people welcomed a TV address by President Félix Tshisekedi during which he called for a massive military mobilisation.
Stolen Iraqi artefacts returned from Italy/in /by
On Wednesday, a set of ancient artefacts stolen by illegal traffickers were returned to Iraqi authorities in a ceremony held in Rome
M23 rebels in DR Congo vow to march all the way to the capital/in /by
The group’s announcement came hours after President Felix Tshisekedi called for a massive military mobilisation to resist the rebellion.
DRC troops said to have surrendered to M23, escorted to training camp/in /by
The M23 says soldiers who no longer wanted to fight, would be allowed to return to civilian life, but that some were ready to join the group.
Bodies recovered in Goma as M23 rebels take control and urge normalcy/in /by
Goma's streets saw bodies recovered as M23 rebels urged normalcy. President Tshisekedi promised a strong response. M23 forces advanced toward South Kivu.
France hands over last army base in Chad/in /by
Two months after Chad severed its defence agreement with Paris, the French army has handed over its last military base in the country. It comes after Paris handed over its two other bases in the country.
Watch: Emotional return for Israeli soldier Agam Berger, freed in third prisoner exchange/in /by
Hamas-led militants released the first of eight hostages on Thursday, marking the latest step in the ceasefire agreement that took hold earlier this month in the Gaza Strip.
While some Goma residents re-open businesses, others flee/in /by
Days after M23 rebels marched into Goma, they have ordered residents to re-open their businesses. While some residents say life is returning to normal, there is no electricity in the city; others have fled in the wake of the violence.