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Civil society organisations in The Gambia have urged the authorities to prosecute former dictator Yahya Jammeh ahead of a long-awaited government statement on the issue. The government has until the 25th of May to decide on the reccommendations produced six months ago by a commission that investigated the former dictator. According to the commission, between 240 and 250 people died… Read More

Tunisian Ons Jabeur won the second and most prestigious title of her career in Madrid on Saturday evening, Jabeur, ranked 10th in the world, beat 14th-ranked American Jessica Pegula 7-5, 0-6, 6-2, two weeks before the French Open (May 22-June 5). The Tunisian becomes the first Arab player to win a WTA 1000 tournament, the most prestigious category after the… Read More

Last updated: 13 hours ago Twenty-two people, including a child, have been killed after a powerful explosion apparently caused by a natural gas leak that blew away outer walls from a luxury hotel in the heart of Cuba’s capital. No tourists were staying at Havana’s 96-room Hotel Saratoga because it was undergoing renovations and was to reopen on May 10.… Read More

Snails have long been considered a delicacy in countries such as France. In Africa, giant African land snails are increasingly seen as a potential source of food as well as income for farmers. Snails contain protein, iron, calcium and vitamin A, as well as being low in fat. However, like prawns, are also high in cholesterol. “Most of our farmers… Read More

The world football body, FIFA, has rejected Algeria’s appeal against the World Cup qualifying play-off against Cameroon. The announcement was made on Saturday by the Algerian Federation. After winning the first leg 1-0 in Cameroon, the Fennecs were eliminated 2-1 on March 29th in the return leg at home by a last-second extra-time goal from Karl-Toko Ekambi. On March 31st,… Read More

Last updated: 4 hours ago Solognot sheep, a rustic breed well-equipped to face the elements, roam the grounds of the Chateau de Chambord in France.  “The return of the Solognot sheep is to promote a local breed, to work with the region, to offer visitors the chance to see the animals, to breathe new life into a place that receives… Read More

Somalia’s government has asked the International Monetary Fund, IMF, to extend its financial support by three months to August 17th. In February the IMF warned that Somalia’s delayed legislative and presidential elections risked the renewal of the three-year budget support programme worth nearly $400 million. Presidential elections have now been set for May 15th. IMF’s mission head, Laura Jaramillo, acknowledged… Read More

Thirteen years after a plane crashed off the Comoros Islands on June 30th 2009, the trial opens on Monday in Paris. There were no survivors amongst the 152 passengers that were aboard the Yemenia flight. “Thirteen years is a long time. Thirteen years is psychologically and morally exhausting, and even physically. There are several reasons why it has taken so… Read More

Egyptian side Al Ahly is preparing to face their Algerian opponents ES Setif for the first leg of the African Champions League semi-finals. The match takes place in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, this Saturday. Al Ahly are the most successful team in the competition having lifted the title a total of 10 times. Speaking about their opponents, Pitso Mosimane, Al… Read More

As fuel prices escalate at alarming rates all over the world, Angola is hosting the 8th African Petroleum Congress and Exhibition (CAPE VIII). We talk to Dr.Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO), about this year’s theme and possible solutions to one of the biggest threats to stability and livelihoods in any economy. Afolake Oyinloye: The… Read More