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Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich smashed the women’s half marathon world record on Sunday in a time of one hour four minutes and two seconds in Istanbul. The marathon world champion sliced almost half a minute off the previous best mark of 1hr 4:31 set by Ethiopia’s Ababel Yeshaneh in February 2020 in the United Arab Emirates. Chepngetich, 26, was followed across… Read More

American rap artist and singer Akon is visiting Uganda Friday in search of investment opportunities that would extend his business footprint in Africa, where his efforts include a planned futuristic city. Akon’s arrival in the East African country was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He will meet with President Yoweri Museveni to discuss “different investment opportunities in various… Read More

Côte d’Ivoire’s former minister for youth Charles Blé Goudé, stated on Thursday in an interview from the Hague his desire to return quickly to his homeland – as he expressed his hopes for a gesture, pardon or amnesty on the part of the Ivorian authorities to make this a reality. Acquitted along with his mentor and former president of Côte… Read More

One of the main armed groups in the Central African Republic, a member of a rebel coalition seeking to overthrow the regime of President Faustin Archange Touadéra, announced on Friday the death of its leader, Sidiki Abass, from injuries sustained during an attack in November. In a statement, the group “3R” announced the “sad news of the death of its… Read More

“Total has gone” French energy giant Total has shut its operations and withdrawn all staff from a site in northern Mozambique following last week’s deadly jihadist attack in the area, security sources said Friday. “Total has gone,” a security source in Maputo told AFP, adding that “it will be hard to persuade them to return” this year. And a military… Read More

This empty swimming pool is a clear indictor of the crisis facing the tourism sector in Senegal amid Covid-19. In this hotel in Kabrousse, in the seaside resort of Cap-Skirring, in the south of the country, these employees are like survivors. In spite of a turnover divided by more than two, the owner has managed to save a few jobs.… Read More

Simultaneous large explosions were heard in and around two Somali army bases on Saturday, with the military confirming at least nine of its people killed but asserting “heavy losses” among the attackers. The al-Shabab extremist group claimed responsibility. Residents said the attacks occurred in Bariirre and Awdhegleh villages of Lower Shabelle region, 75 kilometers (46 miles) south of the capital,… Read More

Animal rights activists warned that rhino slaughtering for the illegal trade of their horns could soar again in Namibia as the coronavirus pandemic has halted the travel industry, affecting many farms that rely on tourism. Namibia is home to the majority of black rhinos, members of an endangered species usually looked after by private citizens at their own cost and… Read More

IMF Board approves about US$2.34 billion ECF and EFF arrangements for Kenya. The three-year financing package will support the next phase of the authorities’ COVID-19 response and their plan to reduce debt vulnerabilities while safeguarding resources to protect vulnerable groups. The Fund-supported program will also advance the broader reform and governance agenda, including by addressing weaknesses in some state-owned enterprises… Read More

Worshipers gathered on Friday at the Regina Mundi Catholic Church in Soweto, South Africa, to celebrate Good Friday under strict COVID-19 regulations, praying for all those who are fighting the pandemic on the frontline. Faithful had their temperature taken, hands sanitized and were expected to wear face masks at all times inside the church. About 150 people turned out for… Read More