Why elections are a bitter pill for many Algerians to swallow
Despite being a doctor who runs his own clinic in Algeria, Adlan does not stop thinking of emigrating to Europe…
Fire rips through Kenya boarding school dormitory, killing 17 boys
A fire killed 17 boys when it ripped through the dormitory in which they were sleeping at a boarding school…
Tunisian presidential candidate Zammel still detained, campaign team says
Tunisian presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel was still in detention on Friday despite being released for a few hours a day…
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei’s parents demand justice
Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei’s family has demanded justice for their daughter who died at a hospital in Kenya on…
UN chief says Africa’s debt situation is a recipe for social unrest
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday described Africa’s debt situation “as unsustainable and a recipe for social unrest”. Speaking…
Germany proposes Rwanda migrant deportation plan
Barely two months after Britain’s new Labour government scrapped plans to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda, Germany has proposed adopting…
Glamour and style at ‘Fight Night: the million dollar heist’ New York debut
The premiere of “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” in New York was filled with star power. Samuel L. Jackson,…
Blinken backs Haiti Anti-Gang Mission, Pushes for 2024 Elections amid funding concerns
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Haiti on Thursday to emphasize the U.S. commitment to a multinational initiative…
Second phase of polio immunisation drive underway in Gaza
Crowds of Palestinian children arrived at medical facilities in Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis on Thursday to be vaccinated…
Gabon prepares for key qualifying match against Morocco
Gabon is prepared and optimistic about their match against Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification. Gabon, despite its…
UN experts call for expanded arms embargo, impartial force in Sudan
U.N.-backed human rights investigators on Friday urged the creation of an “independent and impartial force” to protect civilians in Sudan’s…
Nigerian brothers jailed in US for sextortion scam targeting teenagers
Two brothers from Nigeria who targeted a 17-year-old in a sextortion scam have been sentenced to 17 years and six…
China is not pushing Africa into debt trap, South African president says
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that he did not believe Chinese investments in Africa were pushing the…
China offers Africa $51 billion in fresh funding, promises a million jobs
President Xi Jinping pledged on Thursday to step up China’s support across debt-laden Africa with funding of nearly $51 billion…
UN chief warns Africa’s inadequate access to debt relief is recipe for social unrest
African countries’ inadequate access to debt relief and scarce resources is a recipe for social unrest, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio…
Algeria upbeat ahead of AFCON qualifiers against E. Guinea and Liberia
Algeria trained at their headquarters in Algiers on Tuesday, preparing for the start of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup…
A new era: Xi’s plans for China-Africa partnership development
Approximately 50 African leaders are in Beijing for the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, which started on Wednesday. On Thursday,…
Russia accused of trying to influence US presidential elections
President Joe Biden’s administration has announced a set of actions aimed at tackling what it says are Russian government-backed efforts…
China urges Eswatini against developing official diplomatic relations with Taiwan
China’s foreign ministry on Wednesday called on Eswatini, the sole diplomatic ally of Taiwan in Africa, to recognize the trend…
Apathy reigns as Algerians head to the polls this Saturday
Algerians will go to the polls on Saturday, but many voters feel indifferent about an election they believe won’t alter…