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A French journalist has been arrested and detained in Ethiopia since February 22 on suspicion of conspiring “to create chaos” in the country, his employer said Monday.Antoine Galindo had travelled to Ethiopia to cover the African Union (AU) summit earlier this month for the specialist publication Africa Intelligence.Following his arrest on Thursday, he was brought …

French journalist detained in EthiopiaMon, 26 Feb 2024 12:40:00 GMT Read More »

West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS said Sunday it was easing sanctions imposed on Guinea and Mali, a day after announcing a similar decision for Niger, another country under military rule.The bloc imposed sanctions following military coups in the countries between 2020 and 2023.ECOWAS said it was lifting financial and economic sanctions against Guinea and ending …

W.African bloc lifts sanctions against Guinea, MaliMon, 26 Feb 2024 12:25:20 GMT Read More »

Senegal’s President Macky Sall was on Monday due to begin talks to end weeks of political turmoil and decide a date for the delayed presidential poll, but major political and social stakeholders have said they will not attend.Sall has faced public outcry and growing calls to set an election date after he abruptly delayed the …

Senegal president opens dialogue to find way out of crisisMon, 26 Feb 2024 11:52:56 GMT Read More »

Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations stars Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi scored as Fulham shocked Manchester United 2-1 in the Premier League at the weekend.Defender Bassey gave the London club a second-half lead and midfielder Iwobi snatched an added-time winner as Fulham won at Old Trafford for the first time since 2003.Bassey and Iwobi were …

African players in Europe: Nigeria AFCON stars shock Man UnitedMon, 26 Feb 2024 11:15:16 GMT Read More »

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 »