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African association Launches Social Media Guidelines For Elections
The Association of African Election Authorities, in collaboration with the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa, IEC have launched “The Principles and Guidelines for the Use of Digital and Social Media in Elections in Africa”.…
West African Group Trains Officials on Counter-Terrorism Financing
The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) is holding capacity-building training on the development of countering the financing of terrorism curriculum and training modules under the ECOWAS Counter…
Senegalese President proposes general amnesty amidst political tensions
Senegalese President Macky Sall has announced plans for a general amnesty for political demonstrators from 2021 to 2024, seeking to ease tensions ahead of upcoming elections.
Speaking at a national dialogue on Monday, Sall reiterated…
President of 6th UN Environment Assembly urges greater collaboration
The plenary of the 6th United Nations Environment Assembly (UNéA-6) opened in Nairobi.
The body should discuss how countries can work together to tackle environmental crises like loss of biodiversity and pollution.
The president of…
French journalist detains in Ethiopia
A French journalist has been detained in Ethiopia while visiting the country for a recent African Union summit, his employer said.
Antoine Galindo, a Paris-based correspondent for the Africa Intelligence website, was detained in the…
Kenya: Sixth session Summit to address environmental crises
The sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly taking place in Nairobi.
The main item on the agenda is how multilateralism can help solve climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, according to the UN's environment…
Algeria inaugurates Africa’s largest mosque after years of political delays
Algeria inaugurated a gigantic mosque on its Mediterranean coastline after years of political upheaval transformed the project from a symbol of state-sponsored strength and religiosity to one of delays and cost overruns.
Built by a…
Residents In Ethiopian Region Describe Intense Clashes
Heavy fighting has flared up again in several parts of the Ethiopian region of Amhara, where government troops are battling local militia.
Artillery has been used in the latest clashes between soldiers and the Fano militia.
The…
Burkina Faso: 15 Die In Catholic Church Attack
At least 15 Catholic worshippers have been killed in a Burkina Faso village when gunmen attacked a community as they gathered for mass at a church in the country’s conflict-hit northern region, church officials said.
Sunday’s violence in…
Three To Be Charged In German Tourist’s Murder
Three foreign nationals are expected to appear in court in South Africa on several charges, including murder, in connection with the killing of a 74-year-old German tourist on Saturday.
South African police allege that the suspects…