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Senegalese opposition figure charged with insulting President Sall

Birame Souleye Diop, an opponent of Senegalese President Macky Sall, was charged on Tuesday with offending the head of state, his lawyer announced. The chairman of the parliamentary group of the Yewwi Askan Wi opposition coalition and an executive of...

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) funds a project to deliver electricity in Rwanda

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) (www.SFD.Gov.SA), represented by its CEO, Mr. Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, signed in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, with the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana an agreement for a concessional development loan of...

Egypt announces deals to boost private sector

The Egyptian government announced on Tuesday it had signed a number of deals to sell off $1.9 billion dollars worth of stakes in state-owned companies. Among the sales is the country's large state-owned communications company, Telecom Egypt. “We announce today that we have been achieving contracts...

GITFiC2023 ends with single currency for Africa top among recommendations

The 7th Ghana International Trade & Finance Conference, otherwise known as GITFiC2023, ended in May with a call on African states to commit to monetary integration. The Conference was held at the Royal Senchi Hotel & Resort in the Eastern...

Mali presenter to remain in custody despite acquittal on one count

Supporters of a prominent Malian TV and radio journalist welcomed Tuesday (Jul. 11) his acquittal of charges of "faking crimes… and inventing evidence for a non-existent crime." Outside Bamako's District Court of Commune IV, their voiced their support as Mohamed...

Tunisia: Bodies found near border following migrants’ expulsions

Residents in a border area between Tunisia and Algeria have discovered at least two bodies believed to be migrants from Saharan regions, according to a spokesperson for a local court and a witness confirmed to news agency AFP on...

Banyana Banyana eye historic spot in FIFA WC knockout stage

After more than three weeks in the local preparation and selection camp, the whole South African senior women’s team reunited on July 7 in New Zealand for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The 'Banyana Banyana' are still searching for...

South African athlete Caster Semenya wins in rights case

South African athlete Caster Semenya won her legal battle against Switzerland on Tuesday when the European Court of Human Rights ruled that she had been the victim of discrimination. The 32-year-old runner brought her case against Switzerland's supreme court after...

Zambia gears up for 1st FIFA Women’s WC appearance amid sexual misconduct allegations

A first group of Zambia's Copper Queens arrived in Auckland New Zealand on Monday (Jul .10).  A second group of players is set to land on the island on July 11. The squad's arrival in one of the two countries hosting...

World population day: Populations in Africa surge

As the United Nations prepares to mark World Population Day (July 11) , the demographic of nations around the globe is dramatically changing. Growing populations in India and Africa are leading to greater development but they both also face the...
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