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Last updated: 1 hour ago A group of Santa Clauses gathered in Berlin’s Tierpark (animal park) on Sunday to kick off the Christmas holiday season. A jolly time was had as the Father Christmas lookalikes handed out presents to children. Visitors were allowed to attend the event as long as they had proof of vaccination or their recovery from COVID-19.… Read More

Last updated: 1 hour ago The giant, 12-pointed star was lifted atop the new tower of the iconic Sagrada Familia basilica early on Monday (29 November) morning. At a height of 138 metres (452 feet), the new tower of the Virgin Mary – the first to be completed since 1976 – is now the tallest of the complex, designed by… Read More

22 Ugandan drivers took the wheel in the national rally championship in Jinja covering 150 kilometers of competitive sections. The experienced driver of over a decade Duncan Mubiru emerged the overall winner of the event with 400 points, to snatch his first-ever national title. He finished strong on the podium with a new Subaru GVB, ahead of other stars Hassan… Read More

Guinea’s government has announced intensions to try those responsible for the 2009 Conakry stadium massacre that left at least 157 people dead and 109 women raped by soldiers on September 28. The announcement was made following a visit to the country by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The government of former president Alpha Conde – who came to office in… Read More

The summit Africa-China opened on Sunday in Senegal’s capital, Dakar. Trade and security are the main topics in discussion. During the opening, the senegalese minister of foreign affairs appealed to China for help in bringing peace to the Sahel region. “We would like China’s influence to be a strong voice in support of Senegal and all the countries involved in… Read More

Former Ethiopian Olympian, Haile Gebrselassie, said he is ready to join the fight against the Tigray rebels in the north of the country. On Friday, a state-affiliated broadcaster showed images of the prime-minister Abiy Ahmed purportedly directing troops in the frontline. Haile Gebrselassie, Olympic gold medallist said, “I’m a major, by the way. I am a major in (the) police,… Read More

The travel ban imposed on South Africa announced by the United Kingdom and other countries is throwing the tourism industry into chaos. The United States and Australia have also joined the list of countries banning travelling from southern Africa. Despite the seriousness of the situation, many still feel that the travel ban is unnecessary. “I think Covid is a very… Read More

Ugandan authorities have denied reports the international airport in the capital could be given away to China. The story was reported this week by the Daily Monitor newspaper. According to the newspaper, if Uganda defaults on debt repayment it could trigger a take over from lender Export-Import Bank from China. The story sparked a reaction from government officials and the… Read More

Local experts say that voter turnout in Saturday’s local elections in Algeria was still below expectations despite some improvements. According to the election authorities, voter turnout reached around 35%. This is another 12 per cent more compared to parliamentary elections held in June. The government hopes this election confirms support for President Tebboune that succeeded Abdelaziz Bouteflika in 2019. “We… Read More

Star Black designer Virgil Abloh, the men’s artistic director at Louis Vuitton since 2018 and founder of label Off-White, has died from cancer which he had been fighting privately for several years, French fashion conglomerate LVMH (LVMH.PA) said on Sunday. Sourced from Africanews Read More