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Several thousand Angolan opposition supporters in the capital Luanda protested against the government on Saturday in the first large demonstration since 2022’s disputed vote.Closely supervised by police, some 4,000 people marched peacefully with banners criticising the ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) and President Joao Lourenco, according to an AFP reporter.The protest …

Thousands march against Angola govtSat, 23 Nov 2024 17:32:12 GMT Read More »

War-torn Sudan is on a “countdown to famine” ignored by world leaders while humanitarian aid is only “delaying deaths”, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) chief Jan Egeland told AFP on Saturday.”We have the biggest humanitarian crisis on the planet in Sudan, the biggest hunger crisis, the biggest displacement crisis… and the world is giving it a …

Aid only ‘delaying deaths’ as Sudan counts down to famine: agency chiefSat, 23 Nov 2024 17:26:10 GMT Read More »

The Sudanese army said Saturday it had retaken a key state capital south of Khartoum from rival paramilitaries who had held it for the past five months.The Sennar state capital of Sinja is a strategic prize in the 19-month-old war between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces as it lies on a …

Sudan army says recaptures key state capitalSat, 23 Nov 2024 14:17:23 GMT Read More »

Three football fans have been arrested in Spain over the racist abuse of Barcelona players Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde during last month’s Clasico against Real Madrid, Spanish police said Saturday. The two adults and a minor are accused of having “made xenophobic statements that harmed the dignity and moral integrity of the two footballers” during …

Three arrested in Spain for racist abuse at Liga ClasicoSat, 23 Nov 2024 12:00:52 GMT Read More »

Mozambique’s opposition leader said Friday he would accept the president’s offer of talks after deadly post-election unrest on terms including they be held virtually and legal proceedings against him are dropped.President Filipe Nyusi invited Venancio Mondlane to his office in Maputo on November 26 after the killing of dozens of people in a police crackdown …

Mozambique opposition leader sets conditions for post-vote talksFri, 22 Nov 2024 19:11:05 GMT Read More »

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir held an urgent meeting of top security brass on Friday after a shootout at the home of powerful former spy chief Akol Koor, who was sacked almost two months ago amid rumours of a coup plot.Gunfire erupted on Thursday evening in the capital Juba, sparking concerns about the stability of …

S.Sudan’s Kiir holds urgent talks over shootout at ex-spy chief’s homeFri, 22 Nov 2024 18:58:06 GMT Read More »

The arrest of a Ugandan opposition figure in Kenya was carried out with Nairobi’s knowledge, a Ugandan government spokesperson told AFP Friday.His comments came two days after a senior Kenyan official said Nairobi had launched an investigation into the affair.Uganda has faced international condemnation following the abduction from Nairobi of veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye, …

Kenya knew about arrest of opposition figure: Uganda govtFri, 22 Nov 2024 18:42:59 GMT Read More »

One of Tanzania’s main opposition leaders, Freeman Mbowe, was detained by police on Friday, his Chadema party said, after officers dispersed an opposition rally with tear gas just days before local elections.Chadema had protested earlier this week that many of its candidates had been “unfairly” disqualified from running in the November 27 polls in towns …

Tanzania opposition leader arrested ahead of local pollsFri, 22 Nov 2024 15:24:49 GMT Read More »

Alex Okwomi trains his lens on his latest clients: two young women whose identical crimson dresses will make a striking photo as they pose and pout against the photogenic skyline of Nairobi’s central business district.”You must have that good language to convince them,” the 27-year-old street photographer told AFP, explaining how he approaches stylish people …

Kenyan street style snappers reclaim the heart of NairobiFri, 22 Nov 2024 11:08:58 GMT Read More »

South Sudan security forces were investigating Friday a shootout at the home of the troubled nation’s powerful former spy chief Akol Koor, who was sacked almost two months ago amid rumours of a coup plot.Gunfire erupted on Thursday evening in Juba, the capital of the world’s youngest country that is plagued by power struggles, ethnic …

South Sudan probes shootout at sacked spy chief’s homeFri, 22 Nov 2024 10:35:16 GMT Read More »