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Thousands of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) supporters gathered at a stadium in Polokwane, South Africa for the party’s final election rally. South Africa’s four main political parties have concluded their campaigns ahead of what could be a pivotal election, marking a potential turning point for the country after 30 years. Malema, the fiery leader of EFF, thanked his supporters for… Read More

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised significant investment in skills training to boost the economy. He made this declaration on Saturday during the ANCs final rally ahead of the country’s main election on May 29 The ANC is under unprecedented pressure to keep hold of its parliamentary majority in Africa’s most advanced country. “We are also going to spend… Read More

An illegal gold mine collapsed in northern Kenya, leaving at least five miners dead, police said Saturday, May 26. The collapse of the Hillo mine in the Dabel area near the Kenyan border with Ethiopia on Friday was attributed to a landslide. Marsabit County Police Commander Patrick Mwakio said the miners died on the spot after the debris-covered them. No… Read More

Supporters of South Africa’s MK Party gathered for a major rally in Kwa-Zulu Natal on Saturday, ahead of the critical elections set for May 29. The MK Party, founded by former President Jacob Zuma, who is now 82, aims to make a significant impact in the upcoming elections. Zuma, previously the leader of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC),… Read More

Brazilian artist Aline Motta’s trilogy, “If the Sea Had Balconies, Bridges Over the Abyss, and Other Foundations,” is currently on display at the landing stage of Gorée Island. The exhibition, titled “Brazil and Africa, a Shared History,” delves into the colonial past shared by Afro-descendants like the artist herself. The visual narratives explore Motta’s roots, featuring works such as “Natural… Read More

Egyptian giants Al Ahly have won their 12th CAF Champions League title. They beat Tunisia’s Esperance 1-0 in the final held in Cairo. The first leg in Tunisia was a 0-0 draw, making this game crucial. Al Ahly scored just four minutes in when an Esperance player accidentally deflected a header into his own net. The header came from a… Read More

Kenyan police sent to check if they were ready to help stop violence in Haiti are coming back home. They said it’s not the right time to go yet. They’ll be back on Monday. A senior Kenyan official who declined to be named as they are not the official spokesperson said the bases are still under construction and crucial resources… Read More

In his own words, Andre Onana arrived at Manchester United last year as the “best goalkeeper in the world.” Within weeks his reputation had taken a battering and he was left needing to protect his mental health. “It was for me in certain moments like ‘What happened?'” Onana said as he prepared for Saturday’s FA Cup final against Premier League… Read More

Stagnant pools of green water stand in the streets of this impoverished town in Zambia. Some puddles extend right up to the walls of the basic, concrete homes in the Njele compound. Children step over them and play inches from the fetid water. It’s the same story in Lilanda, an impoverished township on the edge of the Zambian capital. Here the… Read More

Prices of food products have dropped in the Gaza Strip, but residents say many Palestinians in the enclave have no work and no money to buy goods, even if they are cheaper. Since a border crossing with Egypt was closed earlier this month, much of the goods in Gaza now come from Israel and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Residents of… Read More