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In Somalia, the government is engaged in an “all-out war” against the al-Shebab extremists. The new strategy, in place since July, has already led to some gains in two regions in central Somalia. Since 2007 that the al-Qaeda affiliated group has been fighting the government and trying to establish Islamic law in the country. The new strategy unveiled by new… Read More

The right-hand man of former Ivorian president, Laurent Gbagbo, returned home on Saturday after more than eight years abroad. Charles Blé Goudé was met at the airport by former First Lady, Simone Gbagbo, accompanied by around a dozen people. His arrival on a flight from Ghana’s capital, Accra, was preceded by a heavy police presence. Charles Blé Goudé was acquitted… Read More

The electoral authorities in the DRC have announced on Saturday that the next presidential election will take place on December 20th next year. Current president, Felix Tshisekedi, who succeeded Joseph Kabila in January 2019 in a controversial election, has already expressed his intention to run again. Tshisekedi may be running against Martin Fayulu, who continues to claim that he won… Read More

Australia only needed to avoid defeat to stay in the World Cup but the Socceroos did more than that on Saturday in a 1-0 win over Tunisia. Mitchell Duke gave Australia the lead midway through the first half with a header and Australia went on to register its first win at football’s biggest event since a victory over Serbia back… Read More

In Kenya, a natural phenomenon occurring in Lake Victoria has affected fish farming. Upwelling, a natural phenomenon that involves temperature changes and oxygen depletion, has caused huge losses. “So, the effect of the farming in here is enormous, my estimate for all of the Ogal beach fish farmers, we are talking of one point eight billion or two billion Kenya… Read More

Calm has returned to São Tomé e Príncipe after Thursday’s attempted coup.  At least four people lost their lives and many were arrested. Speaking on Friday, prime-minister Patrice Trovoada sought to reassure the population. “I want to reassure the population that the situation is under control and I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the armed forces who managed… Read More

Schools in Uganda closed on Friday, two weeks ahead of schedule as authorities raced to stop an Ebola outbreak from spreading in crowded places. A ministry of education directive ordered all pre-primary, primary and secondary schools to close from November 25, after 23 Ebola cases were confirmed among pupils. “I think this early closure was really necessary, because of the… Read More

With great year-round weather, soil and water supplies, Angola has huge potential as an agricultural exporter. Aderito Costa, Angola’s Pitaya (Dragon Fruit) King and Yudo Borges, Angola’s Strawberry King have both set themselves apart from the competition by embracing a shared set of values through their passion for excellence, innovation, agricultural know-how, and community development.  In southwest Huila Province, it’s… Read More

Senegal sent host Qatar to another loss at the World Cup on Friday, winning 3-1 after a defensive error gifted the African champion the lead. Striker Boulaye Dia drilled in that first goal after Qatar defender Boualem Khoukhi tried to make a clearance under no pressure, didn’t connect properly and landed on his backside. Famara Diedhiou made it 2-0 at… Read More

On the outskirts of Dakar, football is a passion for both adults and children. Young players here hope to one day emulate their idols, currently competing at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Every afternoon in the town of Diameguene Sicap Mbao, young fans gather on a football field “made of rubble and garbage” to play their favourite game.… Read More