• November 2, 2024

Spain Flood survivors call for help, local govt criticised

More horrors continue to emerge from the debris and ubiquitous layers of mud left by the walls of water that produced Spain’s deadliest natural disaster in living memory. Residents of Massanassa …

Botswana’s ruling BDP loses parliamentary majority in tight election

Botswana’s ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has lost its parliamentary majority in this week’s election, according to reports from the private Mmegi newspaper and state radio, which cited results from over …

In Morocco an Economist arrested during Macron’s visit

A Moroccan economist known for his human rights work has been detained after criticizing the government in remarks posted on social media during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to …

Magufuli wins re-election in Tanzania

Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has won the presidential election, the National Electoral Commission said late on Friday, a contest dismissed by the opposition as a “travesty” because of widespread irregularities. Magufuli …

Tanzania’s incumbent president favourite to be declared winner

Tanzania’s president is poised to be declared the overwhelming winner of Wednesday’s election despite widespread allegations of fraud, while the governing party appears to have secured the two-thirds majority in parliament …

Crucial keys to health and wealth is looking good

Look close to home If you are after something informal, just help whenever you feel the need. So many of us lack connection to our local area because we’re too busy. …

Human right says justice and accountability crucial to Libya peace

Human Rights Watch says justice and accountability for crimes carried out during Libya’s years-long conflict is “key” after the two main rival sides signed a ceasefire agreement. Failure to see justice …

140 Europe-bound migrants drown off in Senegal Coast

Report has it that at least 140 Europe-bound migrants have drowned off the coast of Senegal in the deadliest shipwreck recorded this year, the United Nations migration agency said on Thursday. …

Tanzania opposition denounces election as fear of violence looms

Tanzania’s main opposition presidential candidate on Thursday declared he would not recognise the election result as key seats fell to the governing party in a vote he said was marred by …

Army admits troops deployed but denies Lekki Massacre

More than a week after the shooting of peaceful demonstrators in Lagos, Nigeria’s army has admitted its soldiers were deployed to restore order, but denied they opened fire on the gathered …

Political rivalries alarms new fears of violence in Ivory Coast

Millions of people in Ivory Coast on Saturday will cast ballots in a high-stakes election that, until recently, was seen by many as as opportunity to help usher in a new …

2015 Mali attack culprits found guilty sentenced to death

Two men were found guilty and sentenced to death in Mali on Wednesday for the killing of more than two dozen people in attacks targeting foreigners in 2015. After the announcement …

Algeria President Tebboune in stable condition after, still hospitalised

Source has it that Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been hospitalised, his office said, days after he went into self-isolation after coronavirus cases among his aides. Tebboune, 75, was moved on …