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The Nigerien army said last week it killed “about 20 terrorists” of the jihadist group Boko Haram and captured 83 other suspected fighters during an operation on the border with Nigeria. This “air-land sweep” operation aimed to “neutralize” the bases of the Islamic State in West Africa group (ISWAP, a splinter faction of Boko Haram) installed in the Matari forest… Read More

Nearly 1,500 businessmen representing 41 African countries took part in the World Intersectoral Cooperation Forum in Istanbul. Opportunity for these representatives of the continent to exchange with their Turkish counterparts. Increasing trade between Turkey and Africa to 4.5 billion dollars is the objective set by the Global Forum for Intersectoral Cooperation. The initiative also aims to increase the notoriety of… Read More

Tourism-related revenues increased by 83% in Kenya in 2022 compared to 2021, but did not reach pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels, the tourism minister said on Wednesday. Kenya, the economic engine of East Africa, is a major tourist destination on the continent, thanks in particular to its wildlife. “Revenues (linked to tourism, editor’s note) reached 268.09 billion Kenyan shillings (about 2 billion… Read More

One person died and 31 officers were injured and more than 200 protesters were arrested in anti-government protests led by opposition leader Raila Odinga on Monday, according to the Kenyan Police. Odinga announced that the protests will be held twice a week Mondays and Thursdays starting next week. The opposition led thousands of Kenyans in protests on Monday calling for… Read More

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi on Tuesday, March 21 filed his petitions to the presidential elections tribunal to challenge Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 presidential election. Peter Obi of the Labour Party came third in last month’s poll behind Atiku Abubakar and victor Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress. The petition, jointly filed… Read More

Dozens of Libyan chefs held a giant cooking event at the ancient Roman theatre of Sabratha outside Tripoli earlier this month, in a bid to showcase their country’s beloved couscous. They want the government to seek international recognition for the dish which is a staple for families in the North African nation. Originally a Berber speciality, it is made with… Read More

The Brazilian squad arrived in Tangier, Morocco, Monday (Mar.20). The prestigiousSeleçãowill play a friendly match on Saturday (Mar. 25) against the Atlas Lions who finished 4th in the last world cup, an historic feat for an African team. It will be the third face-off for the two teams, 25 years after they last played each other. The squads will clash… Read More

Egypt’s Fashion and Design Council on Tuesday announced the country’s first ever fashion week at a press conference in the capital, Cairo. To take place in May, the opening night will be held in the Cairo Egyptian Museum and feature the work of prominent Egyptian designers. This first edition will have as theme, “The Past, Present, and Future”. “The past… Read More

Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga vowed Tuesday (Mar. 21) continue with a campaign of nationwide protests. His comments came one day after demonstrations marred with clashes saw more than 200 people arrested. The legislators arrested have been released and are to appear in court on Thursday on charges that have not yet been announced, according to Nairobi police chief Adamson… Read More

The Ugandan parliament is to debate a repressive law on Tuesday, which provides for up to ten years in prison for those who engage in homosexual relations and has been denounced by human rights activists. The bill targets anyone who engages in homosexual activities or claims to be LGBTQ, in a country where homosexuality is already illegal. “The anti-homosexuality bill… Read More