Jeanne Diouf was speaking to her cousin in the heart of Senegal’s seaside capital Dakar when police fired tear gas on protesters incensed at moves to delay this month’s presidential vote. Diouf, 45, had to flee to the courtyard of the building to escape the acrid fumes.  Senegalese President Macky Sall on Saturday announced a delay …
Britain on Monday announced £100 million ($125 million) of new aid for millions of vulnerable people in Ethiopia, saying war, drought and crop failure had created a “growing risk of humanitarian catastrophe”.Authorities in the war-ravaged northern Tigray region have warned it is on the brink of famine. The conflict between federal government forces and Tigrayan rebels …
Britain pledges £100 mn aid for war-hit EthiopiaMon, 05 Feb 2024 15:40:34 GMT Read More »
Walid Regragui will continue as Morocco coach in spite of their Africa Cup of Nations failure, the national football federation said in a statement on Monday.Hopes were high for Morocco in the Ivory Coast after Regragui had led them to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a first for any African nation.After …
Morocco stick with Regragui in spite of AFCON ‘failure’Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:10:14 GMT Read More »
Security forces used tear gas to disperse an opposition rally outside Senegal’s parliament on Monday, shortly before the start of a contentious debate on postponing this month’s presidential election.Several dozen protesters could be heard chanting “Macky Sall dictator” referring to the incumbent president after being scattered by security forces.Senegal has been grappling with a political …
Rachin Ravindra struck a majestic double century before South Africa’s top order collapsed on Monday, leaving New Zealand in command of the first Test in Mount Maunganui.Ravindra crafted a career-best 240 as the home side were dismissed for 511, before the tourists’ inexperience was exposed as they were reduced to 80-4 at stumps on day …
Deputies in Senegal’s parliament will meet Monday to consider the postponement of presidential elections announced by President Macky Sall, a move that has plunged the country into crisis.They meet after a day of violent street protests in the capital Dakar — during which at least one senior opposition figure was arrested — and growing international …
Victor Osimhen’s Nigeria will aim to continue their formidable record at this Africa Cup of Nations when they take on South Africa in the semi-finals on Wednesday, while hosts Ivory Coast meet the Democratic Republic of Congo after a miraculous run to the last four.Nigeria appear the strongest side left at the competition with the …
Rachin Ravindra fell for 240 as New Zealand threatened to bat South Africa out of contention on day two of the first Test on Monday.Ravindra was dismissed just before tea at Mount Maunganui, after showcasing his enormous talent and helping steer the home side to 475-7 against an inexperienced attack.The 24-year-old was bowled trying to …
Ravindra falls for 240 as New Zealand reach 475-7 at teaMon, 05 Feb 2024 03:06:32 GMT Read More »
South Africa snared the prize wicket of Kane Williamson on Monday, but Rachin Ravindra cruised past 150 to keep New Zealand on top during day two of the first Test.The hosts were 330-3 at lunch in Mount Maunganui, with Ravindra’s reputation blossoming further in just his fourth Test as he added 51 runs in the …
Protesters and police clashed in the Senegalese capital Dakar and at least one senior opposition figure was arrested Sunday, a day after President Macky Sall announced the indefinite postponement of the presidential election.The presidential election had been set for February 25 and Sall has not announced any new date, sparking a wave of criticism from …
