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Egyptian equestrian Nayel Nassar is set to marry Jeniffer Gates, the daughter of philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates, who announced their engagement on her Instagram account. Gates and Nassar who have been dating since 2017, are both riders of the Paris Panthers, which the former also owns. ‘‘Nayel Nassar, you are one of a kind. Absolutely swept me off my… Read More

Suspected Islamic extremists attacked a busy market in Burkina Faso and killed more than 30 people over the weekend, authorities said, as the West African country’s security situation deteriorates. The death toll could be as high as 50, Burkina Faso’s national television reported Monday evening. It was the second attack in northern Burkina Faso in a week that has left… Read More

Liberian President George Weah announced Monday that the West African country will in April launch a call for bids to resume offshore oil and gas exploration after years of stagnation. In his annual state of the nation address to parliament, Weah said “Nine offshore blocks will be put up, allowing competent and reputable international oil and gas companies to bid… Read More

Sudan’s former President Omar al-Bashir, on Tuesday appeared at the Prosecutor General’s office in Khartoum to be questioned about his role in a 1989 coup that brought him to power. Bashir’s lawyer said his had refused to respond to inquiries related to the coup saying the probe lacked credibility. Bashir’s lawyer, Mohamed al-Amin, told the press: “The former president and… Read More

On Tuesday, United States president Donald Trump outdoored what he said was a “Peace to Prosperity” plan for the protracted Israeli – Palestinian issue. Reactions to the plan came in thick and fast from countries, diplomats, political and security watchers as well as people on social media platforms – Twitter and Facebook. One word that was widely associated with the… Read More

Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari says he is baffled by the resurgence of the terrorist group, Boko Haram who have recently carried out attacks against civilian and military establishments. ‘‘I was taken aback by what is happening in the north-west and other parts of the country. During our campaigns, we knew about the Boko Haram. What is coming now is surprising.,’‘… Read More

The coronavirus was confirmed in the Chinese city on January 7, 2020. Cases have since been confirmed in several other Asian countries, Europe and the United States. The World Health Organisation’s Africa emergency response program manager Michel Yao advised health ministers in the region to activate standard flu screening at airports for passengers coming from mainland China. There is a… Read More

Tunisia’s star tennis player Ons Jabeur on Wednesday thanked the country’s president and all the people that supported her impressive run to the quarter-finals of the Australia Open. Jabeur, the first Arab woman to reach the last eight of a Grand Slam, went down 6-4, 6-4 to the American Sofia Kenin. Prior to that match, Jabeur, who was also the… Read More

Businesses in Malawi are wary of potential violence and disruption that could follow next week’s ruling on the contested presidential election narrowly won by President Peter Mutharika. A notice from the Constitutional Court said the ruling will be delivered on Monday February 3 at nine am (0700 GMT) in the capital Lilongwe. Mutharika secured his second term in office with… Read More

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune held a meeting with country’s military leadership for first time since taking office in December. The repression against the protest movement denounced by Amnesty International, securing the border with Libya or government-army relations. What exact message did the president want to send through this meeting? Africanews correspondent Tarik Hafid tells us more. @NyashaKMutizwa Read More