Homeless, traumatised and in some cases feeling abandoned by the authorities, many survivors of Morocco’s powerful earthquake escaped death only to fear they are now on their own to stay alive.The deadly quake has put a heavy burden on the North African kingdom’s emergency resources and some stranded in shattered communities were angry and shocked …

Survivors suffer as Morocco quake aid trickles inTue, 12 Sep 2023 01:31:17 GMT Read More »

Moroccan rescuers supported by foreign teams on Monday faced an intensifying race against time to dig out any survivors from the rubble of mountain villages after the country’s strongest-ever earthquake.The 6.8-magnitude quake struck the Atlas mountains late Friday southwest of the tourist centre of Marrakesh. It killed at least 2,862 people and injured more than …

Rescuers race against time as Morocco quake death toll mountsMon, 11 Sep 2023 19:14:08 GMT Read More »

Madagascar marked the official start of the electoral period on Monday after the courts cleared the way for President Andry Rajoelina to run for re-election despite his dual French nationality.At a packed event in the capital Antananarivo, election authorities assigned the 13 presidential candidates their ranking on the ballot voters will use to choose the …

Madagascar gears up for vote after court clears presidentMon, 11 Sep 2023 16:58:46 GMT Read More »

Moroccan rescuers supported by foreign teams on Monday faced an intensifying race against time to dig out any survivors from the rubble of mountain villages after the country’s strongest-ever earthquake.The 6.8-magnitude quake struck the Atlas mountains late Friday southwest of the tourist centre of Marrakesh. It killed at least 2,681 people and injured over 2,500 …

Foreign rescuers join Morocco quake race against timeMon, 11 Sep 2023 15:35:48 GMT Read More »

France is insisting that the reluctance of Morocco to accept French offers of aid in the wake of Friday’s devastating quake does not represent a snub, even if it comes at a time of growing tensions between Rabat and the former colonial power.Along with the United States, France was conspicuously absent from a list of …

France insists no Morocco snub over quake aidMon, 11 Sep 2023 12:46:26 GMT Read More »

Tanzanian authorities have launched an investigation into opposition stalwart Tundu Lissu after briefly arresting him and other party members on accusations of illegal gathering, police said Monday.Lissu, who returned to Tanzania in January after years in exile following an assassination attempt in 2017, was detained on Sunday before being released on bail hours later.He and …

Tanzania police launch probe into opposition figure LissuMon, 11 Sep 2023 11:43:12 GMT Read More »

South Africa’s last two World Cup titles, in 2019 and 2007, highlighted the importance of a sharp-shooting goalkicker, Handre Pollard and Percy Montgomery’s consummate skill off the kicking tee a key factor in their teams’ success.But questions were raised after South Africa’s 18-3 opening Pool B victory over Scotland on Sunday when Bok fly-half Manie …

Springboks bat off concerns over Libbok’s goal-kickingMon, 11 Sep 2023 10:28:19 GMT Read More »

Ordinary citizens are stepping in to do their bit for victims of the deadly earthquake in Morocco, after some complained that the authorities were slow to act.Maria Boujdig lives in Agadir but is originally from Tafeghaghte, one of the villages hardest hit in mountainous Al-Haouz province, the epicentre of Friday’s quake.She loaded her car with …

Moroccan citizens step in to help quake victimsMon, 11 Sep 2023 06:27:37 GMT Read More »

A coalition of armed groups, who are signatories to a major peace agreement in northern Mali, said Sunday they were preparing to defend themselves against the ruling junta, accusing it of violating mutual security commitments.The Permanent Strategic Framework for Peace, Security and Development (CSP) coalition urged civilians to move away from military facilities in what …

Mali armed groups say preparing for battle with juntaSun, 10 Sep 2023 21:34:49 GMT Read More »