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The Egyptian government announced on Tuesday it had signed a number of deals to sell off $1.9 billion dollars worth of stakes in state-owned companies. Among the sales is the country’s large state-owned communications company, Telecom Egypt. “We announce today that we have been achieving contracts with the private sector – which will be announced by the minister of planning… Read More

British WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury announced on Tuesday that he’ll be fighting Mixed Martial Arts star Francis Ngannou later in the year. The fight will take place in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, on October 28. Fury’s last fight was in December when he stopped compatriot Derek Chisora inside 10 rounds. His opponent, MMA Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou, has no… Read More

The Madagascan government on Tuesday called on voters to go to the polls in November and December to re-elect current president Andry Rajoelina or choose a successor. “According to the law in force in Madagascar, we are going to hold an election this year. The head of government is therefore calling voters to the polls” on 9 November for the… Read More

Residents in a border area between Tunisia and Algeria have discovered at least two bodies believed to be migrants from Saharan regions, according to a spokesperson for a local court and a witness confirmed to news agency AFP on Tuesday. The official spokesperson for the Tozeur Court, Nizar Eskander, informed AFP, “We have opened an investigative inquiry into the deaths… Read More

Supporters of a prominent Malian TV and radio journalist welcomed Tuesday (Jul. 11) his acquittal of charges of “faking crimes… and inventing evidence for a non-existent crime.” Outside Bamako’s District Court of Commune IV, their voiced their support as Mohamed Youssouf Bathily’s convoy passed. Bathily has still got hurdles to overcome, a leader of a local rights group says. “Unfortunately,… Read More

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi will reportedly kick off his African tour on Wednesday (Jul. 12). Kenya’s foreign ministry said that the visit had been delayed for key memoranda of understanding to be finalized. The statement said presidents Ruto and Raïssi would have a bilateral meeting. Iran seeks to boost economic and political ties with Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Middle East… Read More

Amnesty International on Tuesday urged states in West and Central Africa to tackle corruption and stop “persecuting” human rights defenders who speak out against it. In a report launched for Africa Anti-Corruption Day, the organization denounced the “arrests”, “harassment”, “detention” and “even death” against human rights defenders fighting corruption in the 19 countries of West and Central Africa. “These people… Read More

After more than three weeks in the local preparation and selection camp, the whole South African senior women’s team reunited on July 7 in New Zealand for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The ‘Banyana Banyana’ are still searching for their first win at the showpiece event following their 2019 debut. Coach Ellis is well aware.  “We are not naive.… Read More

A Rwandan peacekeeper was killed Monday in the Central African Republic during an attack by an armed group, a UN spokesman said, adding that three of the assailants had been killed. “Earlier today, a Rwandan peacekeeper was killed when his unit was attacked by members of an unidentified armed group” during a patrol to protect the town of Sam-Ouandja, in… Read More

South African athlete Caster Semenya won her legal battle against Switzerland on Tuesday when the European Court of Human Rights ruled that she had been the victim of discrimination. The 32-year-old runner brought her case against Switzerland’s supreme court after it ruled against her in 2020.  The Swiss court had upheld a decision three years ago by sport’s highest court,… Read More