Former Togolese international footballer Emmanuel Adebayor in an interview with Russian media said he loves President Putin, whom he described as a man of character. The former captain of the Eperviers du Togo was in Russia a few days ago. Recently appointed member of CAF’s Technical and Development Committee, the …
Read More »UK: Prime minister Boris Johnson resigns
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party and head of government on Thursday. However, he indicated that he would remain in power until appointment of his successor. “I am sad to leave behind me the greatest post in the world, but no one …
Read More »Drama: Nigerian army mistakenly bombs civilians
At least one person died and more than a dozen injured in Nigeria after a military plane fired a missile at civilians it mistook for armed gangs, the BBC reported, citing local authorities. “One person died and more than a dozen others are in a hospital,” local MP Abduljalal Haruna …
Read More »Health: Africa CDC deals with Pfizer for COVID pill
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said it signed a memorandum of understanding with Pfizer for countries on the continent to receive supplies of the Paxlovid pill to treat COVID-19. Acting director of the Africa CDC, Ahmed Ogwell Ouma said the MOU would allow African countries to …
Read More »DR Congo: M23 rebels continue fighting despite presidents’ ceasefire agreement
M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo decided to continue hostilities despite ceasefire agreement signed between President Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame. On Wednesday, president Tshisekedi met Paul Kagame in the Angolan capital, Luanda to hold talks over diplomatic tensions between the two countries. It was under …
Read More »Kagame and Tshisekedi agree to resolve conflicts
After their meeting in Luanda, the Angolan capital, Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his Congolese counterpart Felix Tshisekedi agreed to defuse tensions. Angolan President Joao Lourenco, appointed by the African Union to mediate talks said: “The tripartite decided on a process of de-escalation between Congo and Rwanda”. Diplomatic tensions deteriorate …
Read More »Mozambique: discussion between President Nyusi and Zelensky
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone conversation on Wednesday to discuss the situation in Ukraine. The two leaders discussed the situation regarding the war as well as the impact it is having on food security, according to a tweet by Mr Zelensky. The …
Read More »Nigeria: Hundreds of militants escape in prison raid
At least 300 suspected Boko Haram militants are on the run after gunmen from the extremist group attacked a prison outside the Nigerian capital, Abuja, a government official has said. “We understand they are Boko Haram – they came specifically for their co-conspirators,” senior interior ministry official Shuaibu Belgore told …
Read More »Burundi: street children now risk criminal prosecution
Burundi’s government said the thousands of children roaming the streets, adult beggars and other “vagabonds” now risk criminal prosecution as they tarnish the country’s image. Street children and other beggars should no longer roam the streets from this Wednesday. “These practices which “deteriorate” Burundian culture must cease,” authorities said. “Repeat …
Read More »“If Rwanda’s provocation continues, we will not sit and do nothing”- Felix Tshisekedi
In an interview with UK’s Financial Times newspaper, DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi warned that his country could react if neighboring Rwanda continued its provocations. Diplomatic tensions continue to escalate between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. President Tshisekedi who accused Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebel group and …
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