Algerian international footballer Youcef Atal went on trial in France Monday accused of inciting hatred after posting a video in which a Palestinian preacher purportedly threatens Israel with a “black day”.Atal, who plays for Ligue 1 side Nice, shared the video on his Instagram account, which has 3.2 million followers, shortly after the attack by …

Algerian footballer on trial in France over Gaza postMon, 18 Dec 2023 13:21:08 GMT Read More »

Eight people have been killed after a powerful explosion at the main fuel depot in Guinea followed by a fire that rocked the centre of the capital Conakry early on Monday.Schools were closed and workers told to stay at home as thick black smoke filled the sky. Residents fled the area where the blast occurred, …

Explosion, blaze at Guinea fuel depot leave eight deadMon, 18 Dec 2023 12:21:23 GMT Read More »

Kenya and the European Union on Monday signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets, as Brussels pursues stronger economic ties with Africa.The Economic Partnership Agreement will give Kenya duty-free and quota-free access to the EU, its biggest export market, while European goods will receive progressive tariff reductions.The …

Kenya, EU ink ‘historic’ trade dealMon, 18 Dec 2023 11:02:27 GMT Read More »

Vote-counting was underway in Chad Sunday after polls closed in the referendum on a new constitution promised by the country’s military rulers, but opposed by opposition politicians.There appears little doubt that it will be approved, which would pave the way toward elections and the return of civilian rule that was promised, then postponed, by the …

Chad counts votes on new constitution promised by military rulersSun, 17 Dec 2023 19:51:47 GMT Read More »

Polls opened in Chad on Sunday for a referendum on a new constitution, a vote seen as a key step toward elections and the return of civilian rule promised, but postponed, by the ruling military junta.A large section of the opposition and civil society in the central African country have called for a boycott. They say …

Chad votes on new constitution ahead of promised end of military ruleSun, 17 Dec 2023 17:37:00 GMT Read More »

Pace bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan set up a convincing eight-wicket win for India in the first one-day international against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.Left-armer Arshdeep took five for 37 and Avesh claimed four for 27 as South Africa crashed to 116 all out.New cap Sai Sudharsan and Shreyas Iyer hit …

Arshdeep, Avesh on fire as India crush Proteas in 1st ODISun, 17 Dec 2023 13:23:17 GMT Read More »

The Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly known as Zaire, is a huge and varied country with a turbulent political history, which is currently ravaged by conflict in its east. Here are five things to know about this central African nation:- Continent-sized -The DRC spans over 2.34 million square kilometres (904,000 square miles) — roughly the size …

Five things to know about DR CongoSun, 17 Dec 2023 06:24:46 GMT Read More »

The Democratic Republic of Congo gears up for elections on Wednesday that could consolidate its democracy or unleash fresh violence as political tensions threaten to boil over.Some 44 million registered voters are set to cast ballots in the vast central African nation of about 100 million people on December 20 in presidential, parliamentary, provincial and …

Tensions run high as DR Congo approaches electionSun, 17 Dec 2023 06:22:29 GMT Read More »

The latest clashes between Sudan’s army and paramilitary forces pose dire threats to civilians and relief efforts, the United States warned Saturday as it urged fighters to avoid an aid hub sheltering tens of thousands of people.Nearly half a million displaced people have sought refuge in Sudan’s Al-Jazirah state, more than 86,000 of them in …

US urges Sudan fighters to halt advance on aid hubSun, 17 Dec 2023 00:46:53 GMT Read More »

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed Italian premier Giorgia Meloni’s approach to tackling illegal migration Saturday, in a visit to Rome where they agreed to co-fund a project to help migrants return home from Tunisia.The two leaders held formal talks at Meloni’s office and the British Conservative leader also delivered a speech at a gathering …

Italy, UK leaders unite on migration, agree Tunisia dealSat, 16 Dec 2023 22:16:46 GMT Read More »