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“Alephia 2053”, an Arabic-language animated feature set in a bleak future, has struck a chord in a region all too familiar with violent politics. Released on YouTube on March 21, a decade after the Arab Spring uprisings, the Lebanese-made thriller has already garnered more than eight million views. The 60-minute film’s success is a testament to the growing popularity of… Read More

China is Gabon’s biggest trading partner, according to data published by the International Trade Center, a body that compiles trade statistics around the world. Based on mirror data (provided by partners) on foreign trade, Gabon has achieved a cumulative trade surplus of $16.3 billion between 2009 and 2020. This represents almost 30% of the country’s trade surplus over the period.… Read More

The draw for the first ever FIFA Arab Cup was held Tuesday night in Doha. The competition will take place in December 2022 in Qatar, a year to the day before the World Cup. 23 teams will compete in this tourament, including Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. “Of course, this tournament is a chance for all the teams who have official… Read More

Five security officers including two soldiers were killed at the weekend by suspected separatists in Nigeria’s oil hub of Port Harcourt, according to a police memo seen Monday by AFP. The southeastern part of Nigeria is experiencing a spate of attacks on security forces, which authorities attribute to members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group campaigning… Read More

An avocado firm located in Kenya’s biggest game park has lost a bid to have its license renewed, a blow to its operations deemed to interfere with the wildlife. The Kenya National Environmental Tribunal suspended Kiliavo Fresh’s license last year and further ordered the firm to stop its activities in the area. A turf war had erupted over the farm… Read More

Riyad Mahrez — captain of Algeria’s African football champion team, will be one of the key players of the second UEFA Champion’s League semifinal match between Manchester City and Paris Saint Germain on Wednesday The player spoke to the media about his readiness for the highly anticipated game. “I don’t know if I’m in the best shape since I’ve been… Read More

At least five people were killed Tuesday in sporadic protests in N’Djamena and southern Chad against the junta that took power after the death of President Idriss Déby Itno a week ago. General Mahamat Idriss Déby, the regime’s new strongman, promised in a televised speech broadcast at midday to organise “an inclusive national dialogue” during an 18-month transition period. “Chad… Read More

Last updated: 1 hour ago Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, drove tractors and petted lambs on a visit to a farm in County Durham, UK, Tuesday (27 APRIL 2021). The royal couple – who celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary on Thursday – popped on their Wellington boots to look inside the barns and enjoy the… Read More

Last updated: 1 hour ago Chocolate bunnies wearing edible face masks and holding replica vaccine syringes are hopping off the shelves at a pastry shop in the Greek capital Athens. Owner Tassos Vazakas said it was an Easter message for his customers to go out and get vaccinated. Vazakas used fondant to make the protective masks and placed them on… Read More

Last updated: 2 hours ago Mogadishu residents have started to flee from their homes after military forces, who are against Somalia’s president’s term extension, took over new positions along Maka al Mukarrama, a key road that is often used by the government officials. Residents say they fear armed clashes will renew in the city. Heavily armed Somali opposition fighters held… Read More