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Journalists, officials, civil society members — kidnappings of figures deemed critical of Burkina Faso’s military regime have for months been on the rise, sowing a climate of terror among the population, experts and Burkinabes say.The policy is backed on social media by pro-junta activists, who publicly denounce people they describe as “stateless” for opposing “patriots” …

Burkina Faso repression silences populationThu, 08 Aug 2024 06:46:09 GMT Read More »

Kenya’s President William Ruto campaigned for the August 2022 election as a man of the people, but deadly protests over his economic policies have demolished his image domestically and tarnished his standing abroad, analysts say. The embattled leader is facing searing criticism since he won the hotly-contested election, with the discontent — mostly led by young …

Kenya’s Ruto making friends abroad and enemies at homeThu, 08 Aug 2024 02:19:54 GMT Read More »

Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked his prime minister Ahmed Hachani without explanation on Wednesday and replaced him with social affairs minister Kamel Madouri, according to a statement from his office.Hachani took office on August 1 last year, replacing Najla Bouden, who was also dismissed without an official reason by Saied. His replacement Madouri had only taken …

Tunisian president replaces prime ministerThu, 08 Aug 2024 00:47:15 GMT Read More »

At least four veteran African politicians — from Djibouti, Kenya, Mauritius, and Madagascar — are vying to take over the African Union’s top post.The pan-continental body, which has 55 member states, will hold elections at its summit in February to choose a successor to Moussa Faki Mahamat as chair of the African Union Commission.This year …

At least four throw hat into ring for top AU postWed, 07 Aug 2024 17:34:39 GMT Read More »

At least three veteran African politicians — from Djibouti, Kenya, and Mauritius — are vying to take over the African Union’s top post.The pan-continental body, which has 55 member states, will hold elections at its summit in February to choose a successor to Moussa Faki Mahamat as chair of the African Union Commission.This year the …

At least three throw hat into ring for top AU postWed, 07 Aug 2024 15:22:54 GMT Read More »

The brother of a Kenyan protester killed during anti-government demonstrations is suing the police over his death, his lawyer said Wednesday.David Chege was shot dead outside parliament on June 25, one of the bloodiest days during widespread rallies against President William Ruto’s administration that roiled the East African country for weeks.At least 60 people have …

Brother of Kenyan protester killed in rally sues policeWed, 07 Aug 2024 14:29:56 GMT Read More »

The Algerian boxer embroiled in a major gender controversy at the Paris Olympics won her semi-final on Tuesday to guarantee at least a silver medal in front of a raucous Roland Garros crowd that chanted her name.Imane Khelif defeated Thailand’s 2023 world silver medallist Janjaem Suwannapheng in a unanimous points decision to march into Friday’s …

Algerian boxer in Olympic gender row marches into finalTue, 06 Aug 2024 21:15:49 GMT Read More »

Stormers fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will make his first Test start for South Africa after coach Rassie Erasmus named him ahead of Handre Pollard on Tuesday for the Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Brisbane. Bulls number eight Elrigh Louw will also line up for the first time from the off at the Suncorp Stadium on Saturday in a …

Feinberg-Mngomezulu makes first Springbok start against WallabiesTue, 06 Aug 2024 12:15:53 GMT Read More »

Tatjana Smith, South Africa’s most-decorated Olympian, is hoping to use her experience on the global stage to guide the careers of future swimming stars after calling it quits in Paris.Smith bowed out with gold in the 100m breaststroke and silver in the 200m breaststroke, switching her podium positions from Tokyo.Now, at the still tender age …

South African Olympic star Smith switches focus to new generationTue, 06 Aug 2024 12:08:54 GMT Read More »

Spectators poured into Benin’s capital for a new festival celebrating traditional masks over the weekend as the West African country seeks to attract visitors and showcase its cultural heritage.The three-day Porto Novo Mask Festival drew participants from across Benin as well as neighbouring Togo and Burkina Faso.There was excitement in the crowd as spectators caught sight of …

Mask festival brings ‘buzz and beauty’ to Benin’s capitalTue, 06 Aug 2024 06:27:51 GMT Read More »