tanzania opposition leader freeman mbowe released on bail

Tanzania Opposition Leader Freeman Mbowe Released On Bail

The leader of Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chadema, Freeman Mbowe, has been released on bail after being arrested on Friday, just days before the local elections scheduled for 27 November. On Saturday, Chadema announced its release via the social media platform X, stating: ‘President Freeman Mbowe (…) and other leaders detained at Vwawa police station […]

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Pastef party led by Ousmane Sonko wins historic election victory

Senegal’s ruling Pastef party has won a resounding victory in the legislative elections, taking130 of the 165 seats in parliament, according to provisional results.This victory gives the newly elected president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a clear mandate tocarry out the ambitious reforms promised during the campaign. These include fightingcorruption, reorganising the fishing industry and maximising the […]

turkey wants to increase its trade with africa to 50 billion dollars

Turkey wants to increase its trade with Africa to 50 billion dollars

The trade volume between Türkiye and 54 African countries has grown sevenfold, reaching $37 billion from 2003 to 2023, Yılmaz said after a meeting with Lesotho’s Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane in Ankara. Highlighting Turkish investments in Africa, Yılmaz said investors from his country have contributed approximately $10 billion to the continent. He also emphasized […]

trump chooses elon musk to head government efficiency department

Trump chooses Elon Musk to head government efficiency department

Billionaire tech entrepreneur Musk, who has called for major spending cuts, has been chosen alongside biotech investor Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ (Doge). This acronym is a nod to Musk’s favourite crypto-currency, Dogecoin. President Trump said the two would act in an advisory capacity and that the Doge would not […]

somaliland holds elections, reaffirming self declared independence

Somaliland Holds Elections, Reaffirming Self-Declared Independence

Somaliland voters came to the polls on Wednesday to elect a president as the breakaway Somali region seeks international recognition after three decades of de facto self-rule. With more than 2,000 polling places almost 1 million voters are anticipated to cast ballots on Wednesday with some 28 international observers spread across the country.. Voters were […]

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Mozambique Protest Escalates with 3deaths, Military Intervention

On Friday, November 8th the biggest hospital in Maputo announced that clashes with thepolice on Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least three persons in the capital ofMozambique. It also added that 66 people had been hurt during the police clashes.The military of Mozambique has been sent in as a result of protest being […]

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Prince William Concludes four-day visit to Cape Town to promote conservationand climate change in South Africa

William met with volunteers at the National Maritime Rescue Institute station in Simon’sTown, near Cape Town, before boarding the boat for the short trip to Kalk Bay harbour.Wearing sunglasses and a bright red waterproof jacket, William appeared on the upper deckof the rescue boat as it pulled away from Simon’s Town, the site of South […]

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Historic Shift in Botswana as PresidentConcedes to Opposition Victory

Following elections in which the party that had ruled the diamond-rich nation for almost 60years suffered a historic setback. Botswana’s new president took office on Friday in asmooth handover of power.Three days after the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) was ousted from power in theelections, a 54-year-old human rights attorney Duma Boko was sworn in during […]

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Commonwealth nations adopt first ocean declaration

SAMOA: Commonwealth represents a third of the world’s population, and 49 of its 56 countries have a coastline. Commonwealth countries adopted their first ocean declaration on Saturday at their summit held for the first time in the Pacific island nation of Samoa, amid growing calls from some former British colonies for restorative justice for the […]

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Zimbabwe’s currency loses half of its value!!!

The economic pressure, inflation and devalue of currency in Zimbabwe have its traces from the past. The unparalleled inflation in the history of Zimbabwe took place in the year 2008, where 79.6 billion percent of hyperinflation happened every month. The currency of Zimbabwe became a valueless one and was forced to abandon in 2009 in […]

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Mozambique Elections 2024: Ruling Party Frelimo Claims Victory as Protests Rock Nation

As has been a tradition, the much-fought Mozambique presidential elections of 2024 saw the ruling party Frelimo clinch 70% of the votes. Election authorities said on Thursday that Frelimo’s candidate Daniel Chapo will be the successor of incumbent President Filipe Nyusi, who serves the maximum of two terms. Mozambique’s October 9 polls that involved presidential, […]

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Kais Saïed Sworn in for Second Term as Tunisia’s President

After a months-long crackdown and several arrests of his political rivals, Kais Saied was sworn in as Tunisia’s President. Kais Saied is a 66-year-old former law professor who was sworn in for the second term as Tunisia’s President. In his oath taking speech, he called for a “cultural revolution” to fight unemployment, terrorism and corruption, […]

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Italy Steps Up to Save Migration Deal with Albania Amid New Policy Measures

Italy’s far-right administration on Monday passed a new law aimed at addressing judicial obstacles that might jeopardise a controversial migration agreement with Albania.   With this immediate law, the government has narrowed the list of countries classified as “safe” by law, allowing Rome to quickly send back those migrants who have not secured asylum.   The count […]

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President Paul Biya Returns to Cameroon After Six-Week Health-Related Absence

After several weeks’ absence and alarming rumours about his health, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya arrived at Yaoundé international airport on Monday 21 October, according to images broadcast by state television station CRTV. After the presidential plane landed, the 91-year-old head of state was filmed greeting dignitaries at the foot of the jetway, with his wife […]

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UAE, Russian Presidents discuss strategic partnership, regional, international issues in Moscow

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, and His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them within the framework of the strategic partnership between the two countries. They also discussed many regional and international issues of common interest. The meeting was […]

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African Space Agency Set for Official Launch at NewSpace Africa Conference 2025

According to Space in Africa, the African Union Commission (AUC) will officially launch the African Space Agency (AfSA) at the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference. Egypt Space City in Cairo,  will host the conference. After its launch, AfSA will serve as the primary organisation for fostering cooperation. The agency will be in charge of carrying out […]

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Football leagues and unions lodge a complaint against FIFA over the calendar

The governing boards of FIFPro and the European leagues, the organisation representing clubs from more than 30 European countries, decided to take legal action in July, so the decision did not come as a complete surprise to world football’s governing body.  Speaking at a press conference in the Belgian capital, the heads of the French, […]

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Farewell to Tito Mboweni: South Africa Mourns the Loss of Former Finance Minister

Following the passing of Tito Mboweni, the former finance minister and South African Reserve Bank governor, many continue to share their condolences. A tweet from 2018 has resurfaced, revealing Mboweni’s expressed wishes for when he could no longer breathe. Mboweni, aged 65, passed away on Saturday night after a brief illness. In the tweet, Mboweni […]