Dumisani Khumalo, adviser to King Misuzulu Zulu, whose accession to the throne is disputed, was assassinated on Saturday evening outside his home by armed men as he returned from a traditional festival celebrating the virginity of young women. Opponents of the Zulu King had predicted a bloodbath if the party …
Read More »Nigeria loses its position as Africa’s leading oil producer
Nigeria ceded its place as Africa’s leading oil producer to Angola, after dominating the ranking for several years. The causes related to this demotion are the failing infrastructure, corruption and theft of oil. Nigeria’s oil production has been falling steadily since 2020, and it is now at its lowest in …
Read More »Ukrainian troops leave UN peacekeeping mission in DR Congo
250 Ukrainian soldiers working with the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo have returned home to help fight Russian forces, the BBC reported. Since the Russian invasion in February, Ukraine had already pulled out its troops from the other UN peacekeeping mission where they had been deployed. …
Read More »Egypt: Suez Canal Authority to raise transit fees
Suez Canal Authority (SCA) announced plans to raise fees for ships passing through the Suez Canal by 15% in 2023. According to Ossama Rabiee, Chairman and CEO of SCA, transit fees for bulk carriers and tourist vessels will see a 10% increase. He also stated that the increase is inevitable …
Read More »Bamako’s response to Abidjan on the 46 Ivorian soldiers case
Malian junta responded curtly to the Ivorian government in the case of the “46 Ivorian soldiers” detained for more than two months on its territory. The Ivorian government had firmly demanded the release of its soldiers and announced that it would refer the matter to ECOWAS for an emergency meeting. …
Read More »Tennis: Roger Federer announces his retirement
Swiss tennis champion Roger Federer announced on Thursday, September 15 the end of his professional career, saying he will spend the next few years doing business and growing his colossal fortune accumulated over the years. Roger Federer was the highest paid sportsman in the world with almost 100 million euros …
Read More »Mali: Assimi Goïta launches National Reconciliation Week
Malian transition leader, Colonel Assimi Goita on Thursday launched the activities of the week of reconciliation at the International Conference Center of Bamako (CICB). Many personalities attended the solemn launch of this week. In addition, Malian authorities indicate that several ambassadors accredited to Mali attended this major event. “Diplomats accredited …
Read More »Pope Francis will not attend the funeral of Elizabeth II
Pope Francis will not attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, which will take place Monday at Westminster Abbey in London, the Vatican announced on Friday. The Sovereign Pontiff will be absent at the funeral of the Queen of England, Elizabeth II who died a week ago. Vatican’s Minister of …
Read More »Senegal: false MP expelled from Parliament (video)
Senegalese gendarmerie arrested a fake member of parliament who presented himself with all the attributes during one of their sessions, local media reported. According to some information, the false MP is called Coumba Ndoffène Ndiaye and is close to Senegalese President Macky Sall. Moreover, he would be certain to have …
Read More »Russia warns US against missile deliveries to Ukraine
Russian governement has warned the United States against delivering long-range missiles to the Ukrainian army. The war does not weaken Ukraine, more than six months after its outbreak. President Zelensky said the Ukrainian army had recaptured more than 60,000 km2 from Moscow and allied forces in a matter of days. …
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