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After the European Union announced it was lifting its financial restrictions towards Burundi’s government. Residents of the country’s largest city Bujumbura are relieved and hope this decision will improve the fragile economic situation. “I think that this measure comes at the right moment and Burundi will benefit from it.”, reacted Donatien Rwasa a street vendor in Bujumbura. These sanctions had… Read More

The death toll from Cyclone Batsirai in Madagascar has risen to 80, according to authorities on Wednesday. the figures could rise further as some villages in the worst-affected areas remain cut off. The National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRO), which compiles reports from the worst-affected areas, including the eastern coast of the Indian Ocean island, announced the new death toll… Read More

The 33 year-old British-based boxer was born in Nigeria to a mother from Benin and father from Lebanon but was abused as a child and trafficked upon his arrival in the UK. Ehen British-based Bilal Fawaz strikes a pose with his champion belts, it is ipossible to imagine he has endured fights that have nothing to do with his occupation.… Read More

The 33 year-old British-based boxer was born in Nigeria to a mother from Benin and father from Lebanon but was abused as a child and trafficked upon his arrival in the UK. Ehen British-based Bilal Fawaz strikes a pose with his champion belts, it is ipossible to imagine he has endured fights that have nothing to do with his occupation.… Read More

Wheat prices have gone through the roof in Cameroon. On Wednesday, the association of millers even suspended deliveries of flour and wheat bran throughout the country because of the prices. Wheat prices have spiked in Cameroon. On Wednesday, the association of millers announced it suspended deliveries of flour and wheat bran throughout the country. Even The bakers’ syndicate said it… Read More

Wheat prices have gone through the roof in Cameroon. On Wednesday, the association of millers even suspended deliveries of flour and wheat bran throughout the country because of the prices. Wheat prices have spiked in Cameroon. On Wednesday, the association of millers announced it suspended deliveries of flour and wheat bran throughout the country. Even The bakers’ syndicate said it… Read More

Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech, 28, is in dispute with coach Vahid Halilhodzic and has announced he will no longer play for the national team, according to Abu Dhabi Sports report on Tuesday. “I will not return to the national team. It’s my final decision. It’s pretty clear to me, I’m concentrating on my club,” the Chelsea attacking midfielder told the… Read More

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi’s government says it has “serious evidence” of a national security threat.This is the first official comment since reports of a failed coup plot emerged five days ago pressing Tshisekedi to leave abruptly an African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. Presidential spokesman Tharcisse Kasongo Mwema said on TV on February 8, that investigations were ongoing and added… Read More

The President of Senegal, Macky Sall, has awarded cash prizes and plots of land to members of the national team after after last weekend’s victory over Egypt in the African Cup of Nations. The Senegalese beat Egypt 4 – 2 on penalties to become Africa’s football champions for the first time. Speaking at a ceremony in Dakar on Tuesday, President… Read More

Egyptian side Al Ahly have lost their Club World Cup semi-final match in Abu Dhabi. The Red Devils faced the Brazilians of Palmeiras whom they had beaten last year to take the third place in the tournament. This time the Egyptians could do nothing as they were twice beaten by the South American champions. The two goals were scored by… Read More