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The Ethiopian journalist, blogger and founder of The Balderas for Genuine Democracy party, Eskinder Nega has expressed his intention to participate in a ‘national dialogue’. After more than a year in prison, the 52-year-old opposition leader who recovered his freedom last Friday is ready to take part in a national dialogue process. “If there is a dialogue, of course we… Read More

On Tuesday, a structured Nigeria team dominated and won their first game against Egypt in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles clinched 1-0 victory over the Pharoes. Nigerian fans were over the moon on Tuesday. Outside the Roumdé Adjia stadium of Garoua in Cameroon, they couldn’t contain their joy. And for good reason, the Super Eagles won… Read More

Algeria, the reigning African champion, was held in check on Tuesday by Sierra Leone, in the first match of Group E in the African Cup of Nations. It was the first time a favourite had lost a match at the Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal, another favourite, had won a last-second penalty against Zimbabwe (1-0), but Algeria had failed to… Read More

In Benin, worshippers of Voodoo, a religion that worships gods and natural spirits, have gathered to pay their respects to the deities. The meeting takes place on the beach in Ouidah, a former slave trading hub, by the Atlantic Ocean. Mami Wata is the most revered deity. Lydia Bourgade is a tourist and followed the ceremony from a distance. “It’s… Read More

The residents of Mali’s capital, Bamako, have reacted with indignation to the latest package of sanctions imposed to the country by ECOWAS. The new sanctions include border closures, a trade embargo and a freeze on state assets. ”Today ECOWAS acts as a club. And this club is working against Africa, against the West African people. So we do not agree… Read More

The President of Cape Verde arrived on Monday in Angola for its first state visit abroad. José Maria Neves praised the way Angola has treated his country and it is leading in the region. “We want to show how grateful we are for the way in which Angola has positioned itself in the Southern and Central Africa region and at… Read More

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the planning minister confirmed that the general census of the population is going ahead. The last time the country organised one was in 1984. The exercise will also serve to identify the population and enrol voters. Preparatory works will be taking place from February and field operations are scheduled to start in July. Costs… Read More

The medical team that treated Ousmane Coulibaly, after the Al-Wakrah defender suffered a heart attack on the pitch on Saturday, received a guard of honour before Monday’s rescheduled Qatar Stars League match against Al-Rayyan. The 31-year-old Mali international collapsed just before half-time and was treated by medics from the Qatar Hamad Hospital, who were assisted by Al-Wakrah and Al-Rayyan’s own… Read More

Will Smith won his first award from the Golden Globes on Sunday. He was crowned best actor in a drama film at the annual award ceremony. After five nominations in different categories in 1993, 1994, 2002, 2007 and 2016; Will Smith’s 2022 nomination has finally been the one! The 53-year-old rapper-turned-actor won his first Golden Globes award. His portrayal of… Read More

Ahead of Nigeria versus Egypt showdown, pressure mounts in both squads. The two group D teams will face each other in the Roumdé Adjia stadium of Garoua, on Tuesday, January 11. The Pharaohs who landed in Cameroon on Saturday are ready to start their tournament. Their captain and Liverpool superstar, Mohamed Salah, gauged his team chances and expanded on their… Read More