Zimbabwe’s opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party said on Sunday that its leader Nelson Chamisa escaped an assassination attempt. It comes after his convoy came under a bomb attack in the town of Chinhoyi, about 115km west of the capital, Harare, the BBC reported. In a statement posted on …
Read More »Ethiopia. Tigrayan forces accept AU-led peace process
Forces in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region on Sunday said they are ready for a ceasefire and would accept an African Union-led peace process. Tigray forces have been fighting central government for nearly two years. “We are ready to abide by an immediate and mutually agreed cessation of hostilities,” the Tigrayan …
Read More »Tanzania: authorities warn against sharing pro-gay content
Tanzania’s government has warned people against distributing online posts and short videos that promote same-sex relationships. It has also cautioned that it will take action against administrators of social media groups whose members share pro-LGBT messages. Information Minister Nape Nnauye made the remarks while addressing the media on Sunday at …
Read More »Charles III officially King of Australia and New Zealand
The King of England, Charles III is officially designated this Sunday, monarch of Australia and New Zealand, during ceremonies in these two countries to mark his accession to the throne. In Canberra, Governor General David Hurley proclaimed that “Prince Charles Philip Arthur George is King Charles III, by the grace …
Read More »Guinea: former President Dadis Camara’s fate will soon be known
The trial of the massacre of September 28, 2009 will open on September 26 and the former head of the junta Moussa Dadis Camara is among the accused, Guinean authorities announced. At least 150 dead during the massacres and 11 people are in the dock. This is a relief for …
Read More »Currency, stamp, anthem: here are things that will change in England
The death of the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II will lead to many changes in the daily life of the inhabitants, where her face and her initials were largely present. Many changes will come in the UK, some sudden and some gradual. Here are some things that will change in …
Read More »Is Algerian gas a credible alternative for Europe?
Faced with the shortage of Russian gas since the start of the invasion of Ukraine, several European countries have taken the option of reducing their dependence on Russia for gas because they consider Algeria to be a credible alternative. In a global context marked by an energy crisis linked to …
Read More »‘She supported colonization’, How Twitter reacted to Queen Elizabeth II death
Reactions have multiplied on social networks after the death of Queen Elizabeth II of England at the age of 96. While the whole world mourns Queen Elizabeth II, other voices are rising to denounce atrocities she may have committed. This is the case of this tweet from a user who …
Read More »Angola: opposition calls for demonstration after top court’s final decision
Angola’s main opposition party, UNITA, calls on its activists for a big protest after the Constitutional Court on Thursday issued a final decision rejecting a complaint the party had filed seeking to overturn the results that gave victory to the MPLA in power. After the country’s most closely fought election, …
Read More »Prince Charles succeeds Queen Elizabeth II as UK King
Prince Charles becomes the new King of the United Kingdom after the death of Queen Elizabeth at the age of 96. The Queen died in Balmoral, Scotland, where she was staying for a few days off. Her son, Prince Charles, is heir to the throne. At 73, he thus automatically …
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