Plastic waste chokes Congo dam, causing widespread power cuts
BUKAVU, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nov 18 – A tide of plastic waste flowing into a major hydroelectric dam in…
UK to put Sudan resolution to vote by UN Security Council
Britain will seek backing from other United Nations Security Council members on Monday for its demand that Sudan’s warring parties…
Senegal parliamentary elections: Polls open, over 7 million expected to vote
In Gabon, about 860,000 registered voters were expected to cast their ballot Saturday (Nov. 16) on whether to adopt a…
Voter turnout in focus as Gabonese await referendum results
In Gabon, about 860,000 registered voters were expected to cast their ballot Saturday (Nov. 16) on whether to adopt a…
Senegal’s ruling Pastef party claims victory in snap legislative electioins
A government official says Senegal’s ruling Pastef party has won a decisive victory in Sunday’s snap legislative elections, securing a…
Nigeria and India pledge to strengthen defence, trade, development ties
Nigeria and India have pledged to strengthen ties between the two countries during a meeting at which they also agreed…
Newly appointed Haitian prime minister swears in cabinet of ministers
Recently appointed Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime swore in new cabinet members on Saturday. Fils-Aimé was sworn in Monday…
Who wins when Nigeria’s richest man takes on the ‘oil mafia’?
Petrol production at Nigerian business tycoon Aliko Dangote’s $20bn (£15.5bn) state-of-the-art oil refinery ought to be some of the best…
Rescuers send water through holes to building collapse trapped
Rescue teams in Tanzania say they have managed to establish contact with people who are still trapped a day after…
Miss Nigeria’s pride after defying trolls to challenge for Miss Universe
Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has spoken of her pride at coming second in the Miss Universe competition, as well as…
Gabon votes on new constitution, key step towards democratic rule
Voters in Gabon headed to the polls on Saturday to decide on a new constitution that would pave the way…
Nigeria’s inflation rate surges as food prices escalate
Nigeria’s inflation rate surged to 33.9% in October driven by high food prices, official figures showed. In September, the rate…
Turkey offered partner status by BRICS amid bid to balance East-West ties
Turkey has been offered partner country status by BRICS, the bloc of emerging economies, as part of its ongoing efforts…
Fresh airstrikes hit Beirut, as Israel presses ahead with campaign against Hezbollah
Lebanon’s capital has been was rocked by another round of Israeli strikes. Blasts were reported on Friday in the area…
WHO warns measles infections on the rise, after more than 10 million cases reported in 2023
According to the World Health organisation, more than 10 million cases of measles were recorded last year. The figure represents…
Tunisia: French student detained for weeks, flies back home
Tunisia has released a French Phd Student. The announcement was made Friday (Nov. 15) by the French ministry. Victor Dupont,…
Gabonese vote on new Constitution
Voters lined up outside polling stations in Gabon’s capital, Libreville, on Saturday (Nov. 16) to cast their ballots in a…
France-trained Ukrainian soldiers prepare to deploy against Russia
A French military task force with a festive name — “Champagne” — is wrapping up a mission that’s no party:…
Panic, displacement in Haiti’s capital as gangs step up attacks
Residents of a neighborhood in the Haitian capital recently attacked by gangs fled from their homes Thursday, some saying there…
Boos and questions after Jake Paul, 27, beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson
Social media personality turned youtuber Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson, 31 years his senior, in Arlington Texas, on Friday (Nov.…