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“The priest Hans-Joachim Lohre, who was abducted on 20 November 2022, was released on Sunday. He is on a plane to his country”,Sourced from Africanews Read More

More than 8.3 million people in the vast but poor Sahel country are called on to vote in a referendum slated for December 17, in a key step towards the elections and establishing civilian rule.Sourced from Africanews Read More

The day saw unknown assailants attempting to force their way into a military arsenal in Freetown, confronting security forces in various parts of the capital, and freeing numerous prisoners from jail.Sourced from Africanews Read More

At least 573 people out of the 11,640 diagnosed with the disease in Nigeria have died since the current outbreak started in December 2022, though officials estimate the toll — now on the decline because of treatment efforts — could be much higher across states unable to detect many cases.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Amidst water scarcity and diminishing arable land, some individuals in Egypt are transitioning to soilless farming. However, experts caution that the high initial costs and certain crop limitations may impede widespread adoption in the African nation.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina secured re-election in the initial round of a contested ballot, marked by opposition boycotts, as confirmed by the election commission on Saturday. An opposition candidate has appealed to the High Constitutional Court, to demand the annulment of the ballot.Sourced from Africanews Read More

South Africa announced on Saturday that it was withdrawing its bid to host the Women’s World Cup in 2027, preferring to avoid showing a “rushed presentation” to Fifa in December. The deadline for submitting precise plans from candidates to host the competition was set by Fifa for December 8.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Senegalese rural women staged a demonstration, calling for climate justice on Saturday in Dakar, asserting that they continue to endure the adverse impacts of climate change.Sourced from Africanews Read More

If tap dance is still alive and kicking in the jazz world today, it’s thanks in part to one man: Tamangoh. This internationally-renowned dancer and choreographer has made it his mission to perpetuate tap dance, while asserting its African origins through his show Kongo Square.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Nobel-winning gynaecologist Denis Mukwege of the Democratic republic of Congo staged a rally in his hometown on Saturday, promising to tackle corruption and conflict if elected president next month. Sourced from Africanews Read More