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A day ahead of Benin’s presidential election, the economic capital Cotonou regained its calm atmosphere on Saturday. After campaigning ended and people returned to their everyday activities. “The campaign ended Friday at midnight and then this Saturday morning everything is calm. It’s calm” even the posters – I don’t know how they did it, they tore them down everywhere,” said… Read More

Egyptian archeologists have unearthed a 3,000 year-old lost city complete with mud brick houses, artifacts and tools from the times of the pharaohs. The mortuary city, in the southern province of Luxor, is being called the most important such find since the tomb of Tutankhamun. It dates back to the period under King Amenhotep III of the 18th dynasty. There… Read More

The iconic US rapper DMX died on Friday at the age of 50, five days after suffering a heart attack. The performer’s real name was Earl Simmons. His hits included songs like “Party Up” and “X Gon’ Give it to ya.” The hip-hop performer also collaborated with artists such as JAY-Z, Ja Rule and LL Cool J. Mourners gathered outside… Read More

Djibouti President Ismael Guelleh will extend his two decades in power after winning Friday’s vote. He received 98,58 percent of votes, according to provisional results, meaning he will enter a fifth term. It is theoretically Guelleh’s last term as a 2010 constitutional reform introduced an age limit of 75 and scrapped term limits. Guelleh is the second president of Djibouti… Read More

Benin’s President Patrice Talon promised a “KO” first-round victory in Sunday’s election on his last campaign rally in Cotonou before the vote, which has been mired by violence. Election buildup has been marked by protests in opposition strongholds. On Friday, a second person died a day after troops opened fire to break up a protest in the city of Save.… Read More

It is still early to get an idea of voter turnout, in the first round of Djibouti’s presidential election on Friday. Incumbent President Ismail Omar Guelleh voted in the capital in his bid for a fifth term and the 73- year-old appeared sure of a win. “I voted that’s it. I’m waiting for the results. I am very very confident,”… Read More

Counting started shortly after polling stations closed around 7:00 pm in the Horn of Africa nation, which overlooks one of the world’s busiest trade routes at the crossroads between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Results are expected in the course of the evenin Some 215,000 citizens are registered to vote in the ballot pitting Guelleh, 73, against a little-known businessman… Read More

Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip, has died at the age of 99, Buckingham Palace has said. Known for his sense of humour and at times controversial gaffes, Queen Elizabeth II’s consort was the longest-serving in British history. His marriage to Queen Elizabeth lasted 74 years, with the couple celebrating their 70th anniversary in 2017. They had four children. During… Read More

If you need to take the political temperature in Benin, just hitch a ride on a motorbike. In this West African state, tens of thousands of motorcycle taxis work the streets, playing a crucial part in political debate and election campaigns. Their unusual role has returned to the spotlight ahead of presidential elections on Sunday. Election tensions have gripped the… Read More

In the context of supply issues, the African Union has abandoned plans to procure coronavirus vaccines from the Serum Institute in India and is now discussing possibilities with the U.S. Johnson & Johnson. John Nkengasong, head of the African Disease Control Centers, said the sufficient supply of vaccine was crucial – and that export constraints by India is problematic for… Read More