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Senegal’s Youngest President Sworn In
Bassirou Diomaye Faye Senegal's Youngest President Sworn In
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal's fifth president, has been sworn into office at a ceremony in the town of Diamniadio, near the capital Dakar.
Last month,…
Ghana: Traditional Priest, 63, Marries 12-Year-Old Girl
An influential traditional priest aged 63 has sparked an outrage in Ghana by marrying a 12-year-old girl.
The priest, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, married her in a customary ceremony held lately.
In the face of…
Ivory Coast To Increase Official Farmgate Cocoa Price
Ivory Coast, the world's largest exporter of cocoa is exected to increase the official cocoa farmgate price to 1,500 CFA francs ($2.47) per kg from Tuesday from the current 1,000 CFA.
It comes as President Allassane Ouattara on…
South African Former president Zuma barns from May election
Former South African President Jacob Zuma is not eligible to run in upcoming elections; the Independent Electoral Commission has ruled.
The former president has until 2nd April to appeal.
The commission said at a media briefing that…
Ramadan: Ethiopians observe grand annual Iftar
Ethiopian Muslims gathered in large numbers in the country's capital, Addis Ababa, for the annual Grand Street Iftar, the meal that Muslims have when they break their fast in Ramadan.
Preparations for the event unfolded throughout…
Top diplomats in Cairo for talks
Top diplomats from Egypt, Jordan and France have met in Cairo for talks.
Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry received French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in the Egyptian capital.…
DRC: Armed Groups Promise To Protect Civilians
Members of two armed groups two groups are the Change/Self-Defense Force of Congolese People and the Nduma Defense of Renewed Congo meet in Geneva on 29th March 2024.
Under a crystal chandelier in a hall where the first Geneva…
Muslims In Cameroon Observe Ramadan With Welcoming Tradition
Like many around the world, Muslims in Cameroon are observing the holy month of Ramadan, including daytime fasting and a communal meal to break the fast in the evening.
Around 20% of the population of Cameroon is Muslim. In…
Drought And Famine In Southern Africa Leave 20 Million Hunger
Delicately and with intense concentration, Zanyiwe Ncube poured her small share of precious golden cooking oil into a plastic bottle at a food aid distribution site deep in rural Zimbabwe.
Her relief at the handout paid for by…
Somalia Parliament Passes Bill Allowing President Appoint PM
Somalia made significant changes to its constitution on Saturday, granting the president the authority to appoint and dismiss the prime minister. This decision, approved by a substantial majority of parliament, follows intense debates…