Meta sued for $2bn over Facebook posts ‘rousing hate’ in Ethiopia | Social Media News
A lawsuit filed in Kenya alleges Facebook’s recommendations systems amplified violent posts, inflaming the conflict. A lawsuit accusing Meta Platforms…
Argentina’s Messi confirms Qatar final his last World Cup: Media | Qatar World Cup 2022
‘To finish like this, it’s the best’, Lionel Messi told a leading Argentinian sports news outlet after his team qualified…
SA leader survives MPSA leader survives MP
l MPs at a special sitting of South Africa’s parliament voted to reject a move to begin impeachment proceedings against…
At least 50 killed by Kinshasa floods – police
The police in the Democratic Republic of Congo say at least 50 people have died in the capital, Kinshasa, after…
Meta sued for $2bn over Ethiopia violence
Facebook’s algorithm helped fuel the viral spread of hate and violence during Ethiopia’s civil war, a legal case alleges. Abrham…
Photos: Fans go wild as Argentina advance into World Cup final | In Pictures News
Lusail/Doha, Qatar – Argentina have eased past Croatia to book their ticket into the World Cup final, sending their numerous…
Photos: Argentina batter Croatia to shoot for World Cup glory | In Pictures News
Lusail, Qatar – Superstar Lionel Messi led Argentina to a commanding 3-0 victory over 2018 runners-up Croatia to reach the…
Bodies of 27 migrants, including children, found in Chad desert | Migration News
The migrants left a year and a half ago in a truck and are believed to have been lost in…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa avoids impeachment: A timeline | Politics News
South Africa’s parliament has voted not to start impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over alleged misconduct and violation of…
Morocco coach hopes to ‘upset’ France in World Cup semifinal | Qatar World Cup 2022 News
Walid Regragui says the team was still ‘hungry’ for more success despite them not being ‘favourites’ to lift the trophy.…
The Last Speaker: South Africa’s dying language | Arts and Culture
From: Africa Direct Compiling a dictionary of click-based words, Claudia works to save her grandmother’s dying San, or Bushman, language.…
Justice in Ethiopia must not be killed by a peace deal | Conflict
In early November, the international community welcomed almost unanimously the peace agreement between the government of Ethiopia and the Tigray…
DR Congo denounces ‘illegal presence’ of Rwanda journalists
The government in the Democratic Republic of Congo has “strongly” denounced what it has described as the “illegal presence” of…
Ethiopia to investigate death of migrants in Zambia
l Ethiopia’s government says it will send experts to investigate the death of 27 of its nationals whose bodies were…
Visa restrictions for Africans in Africa slow trade – report
l Benin, Seychelles and The Gambia are the only African countries that allow visitors from any other African nation to…
World’s only nonuplets return home in Mali
The world’s only nonuplets – nine babies born at the same time – have safely returned to Mali, their home…
US imposes sanctions on Zimbabwe president’s son
l The US has imposed financial sanctions on four Zimbabweans, including the son of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. It accuses Emmerson…
US-Africa leaders summit to kick off in Washington
l Dozens of leaders from across Africa are gathering in Washington for a major summit hosted by President Joe Biden.…
World Cup win for Lionel Messi is only a ‘matter of time’ | Qatar World Cup 2022 News
Doha, Qatar – When 18-year-old Abdur Rahman stepped inside Lusail Stadium ahead of Argentina’s quarterfinal against the Netherlands on Friday…
Morocco’s injured midfielder Harit joins teammates at World Cup | Qatar World Cup 2022
Amine Harit will continue to receive treatment for his knee injury while in Qatar to watch the semifinal against France.…