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Authorities loyal to the army in war-ravaged Sudan have blocked cross-border aid to the western Darfur region, a move decried by aid workers and the United States.The vast Darfur region, bordering Chad, has been one of the hardest hit parts of Sudan since war began 10 months ago between the Sudanese Armed Forces and paramilitary …

Sudan authorities block cross-border aid to stricken DarfurSun, 25 Feb 2024 20:41:14 GMT Read More »

Before the Sudanese army and paramilitary fighters turned their guns on each other last year, Ahmed used to sell one of Sudan’s main exports: gum arabic, a vital ingredient for global industry.Now he’s out of business, and his story encapsulates the broader economic collapse of Sudan during 10 months of war.Since combat between two rival …

Economy another victim of war in impoverished SudanSun, 25 Feb 2024 03:12:47 GMT Read More »

Hundreds of Senegalese demonstrated in Dakar on Saturday both for and against President Macky Sall with the country mired in political crisis following his postponement of this month’s presidential election.Sall has faced uproar since he pushed back the vote scheduled for February 25, triggering one of the West African nation’s worst political crises.The Constitutional Council …

Hundreds protest as Senegal awaits new election dateSat, 24 Feb 2024 20:28:14 GMT Read More »

“Dahomey”, a documentary by Franco-Senegalese director Mati Diop probing the thorny issues surrounding Europe’s return of looted antiquities to Africa, won the Berlin film festival’s top prize Saturday.Kenyan-Mexican Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o, the first black jury president at the 74th annual event, announced the seven-member panel’s choice among 20 contenders for the Golden Bear award at …

‘Dahomey’ doc on looted African art wins Berlin’s Golden BearSat, 24 Feb 2024 20:13:09 GMT Read More »

South Africa’s ruling ANC launched its election campaign on Saturday, hoping to overcome anger over high unemployment and a sluggish economy and to protect its three-decade-old majority.In power since the advent of democracy in 1994, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s African National Congress has suffered a sharp decline in support, beset by allegations of corruption and mismanagement. Yet …

South Africa’s ANC kicks off election seasonSat, 24 Feb 2024 14:51:48 GMT Read More »

Several hundred people demonstrated in Dakar on Saturday calling on the president to set a date to elect his successor before his term ends on April 2.President Macky Sall has faced uproar since he postponed the vote that was scheduled for February 25, triggering one the West African nation’s worst political crises.The Constitutional Council overturned …

Hundreds protest in Senegal demanding new election dateSat, 24 Feb 2024 14:22:45 GMT Read More »

France’s Eiffel Tower that had been closed for five days by a strike will reopen Sunday after    the monument’s management announced a deal had been struck with unions. The stoppage since Monday at one of the world’s best-known tourist sites was the second within two months in protest at what unions say was insufficient investment.The tower’s …

Eiffel Tower to reopen Sunday as strike endsSat, 24 Feb 2024 13:01:34 GMT Read More »

South Africa’s ruling ANC kickstarts its election campaign Saturday for polls on May 29, facing its worst result ever amid high unemployment, a sluggish economy and a challenge from its former leader.President Cyril Ramaphosa and his embittered predecessor, Jacob Zuma, are expected to address rival events in the eastern KwaZulu-Natal province, a key electoral battleground. In …

South Africa’s ANC kicks off election season as Zuma lurksSat, 24 Feb 2024 02:35:34 GMT Read More »

Most candidates in Senegal’s delayed presidential election and a large civil society collective said Friday they would refuse to take part in talks proposed by President Macky Sall to decide a date for the vote he postponed earlier this month.Sall has faced growing calls to set a date for the presidential election after his abrupt …

Senegal candidates, civil society reject president’s dialogue bidFri, 23 Feb 2024 17:27:14 GMT Read More »

Top athletes, dignitaries and hundreds of mourners paid their last respects on Friday to Kenya’s world marathon record-holder Kelvin Kiptum in the nation’s athletics heartland where he was born, trained and died.Kiptum, a 24-year-old father of two, was killed in a late-night car crash on February 11, just months after shattering the marathon record in …

Kenya bids solemn farewell to marathon sensation KiptumFri, 23 Feb 2024 14:53:51 GMT Read More »