West African military chiefs said on Friday they were ready for an armed intervention in Niger after a coup ousted President Mohamed Bazoum last month, but a diplomatic mission was possible over the weekend to keep talks open.The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has agreed to activate a “standby force” as a last …
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Leymah Gbowee on Friday said Liberia cannot move forward unless it prosecutes former war criminals, as survivors commemorated the anniversary of the peace accord that ended two brutal civil wars.No war criminals have been prosecuted within Liberia since the two civil wars — which left nearly 250,000 people dead, according to …
Fighting between two rival generals has spread to cities in war-ravaged Sudan’s south, witnesses said Friday, raising concerns for hundreds of thousands who have fled violence in the Darfur region.The vast western region has seen some of the worst bloodshed since the conflict erupted on April 15 between the army under General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan …
Fears for hundreds of thousands as Sudan war spreadsFri, 18 Aug 2023 17:17:20 GMT Read More »
West African military chiefs held a second day of talks in Ghana on Friday, preparing for a possible armed intervention in Niger after a coup there ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has agreed to activate a “standby force” as a last resort to restore democracy in Niger after generals …
W.Africa military chiefs prepare possible Niger missionFri, 18 Aug 2023 14:37:03 GMT Read More »
Kenyan authorities have banned five churches including that of a suspected cult leader accused of inciting more than 400 of his followers to starve themselves to death, a government document said Friday. The registrar of societies said in a gazette notice that the licence of self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie’s Good News International Ministries was cancelled effective …
Kenya bans churches linked to cult deathsFri, 18 Aug 2023 11:53:41 GMT Read More »
More than three weeks after a military coup in Niger forced out a democratically elected government, the international community appears hopelessly divided on how to handle the new status quo, with fault lines appearing even among Western allies, analysts say.Former colonial master France remains steadfastly opposed to the new regime in Niamey while Russia, predictably, …
International community divided on Niger coup responseFri, 18 Aug 2023 11:39:24 GMT Read More »
Sevilla’s Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has become the latest big name to quit Europe for the riches of Saudi Arabia, signing for Al-Hilal the two teams announced on Friday. Bounou, who featured in this week’s UEFA Super Cup match against Manchester City,  is the second big signing for Al-Hilal this week, following the transfer of Neymar …
Sevilla goalkeeper Bounou joins Saudi club Al-HilalFri, 18 Aug 2023 10:05:00 GMT Read More »
Fighting between two rival generals has spread to cities in war-ravaged Sudan’s south, witnesses said Friday, raising concerns for hundreds of thousands who have fled violence in the Darfur region.The vast western region as well as the capital Khartoum have seen some of the worst bloodshed since fighting erupted on April 15 between Sudan’s army …
Following a July coup, Niger has become the latest hotbed of disinformation in the troubled Sahel region as West African powers grapple with crafting a response to the political crisis. From false rumours and misleading videos to manipulated audio clips, AFP has debunked over a dozen social media claims either backing or discrediting the coup leaders …
Disinformation an ‘easy sell’ in post-coup NigerFri, 18 Aug 2023 09:27:12 GMT Read More »
Deep in the Sahara desert lies the Algerian oasis of Djanet, one of earth’s more stunning locations where visitors may feel they’ve actually been transported to another planet.Parts of the landscape are more Martian or lunar, with only the blue of the sky giving the game away.Visitors, local and now foreign as well, come to …
Out of this world deep in the Algerian desertFri, 18 Aug 2023 03:17:56 GMT Read More »
