A cross-section of South Africans took to the streets of Johannesburg on Wednesday in support of the people of Palestine, as the deadly conflict between Israel and the militant group, Hamas, continues. Some people said they were joining in the protest to show solidarity with Palestinians who have faced decades …
Read More »Egypt polls: El-Sissi’s presidential bid gets major boot
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi’s re-election campaign announced on Saturday he had received the backing of 424 members of 596-seat lower house of the country’s parliament for his bed for a third term in office. El-Sissi confirmed earlier this week he will run for a new term in elections scheduled for …
Read More »UN security council and AU peace and security meeting opens in Addis Ababa
Since Thursday in Addis Ababa, the peace and security bodies of the UN and the African Union (AU) have been discussing the financing of peacekeeping operations carried out under the aegis of the pan-African organization on the continent. The member countries of the UN Security Council (UNSC) and the AU …
Read More »South Africa’s Democratic Alliance launches voter registration drive
Leaders of South Africa’s main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) on Monday traversed several localities in Gauteng province to register voters ahead of the 2024 elections. The party also used the occasion to unveil its campaign poster and slogan. The Alliance seeks to unseat the African National Congress which it accuses …
Read More »Marseille exhibit around cars tells little-known history of Maghreb families in France
Stepping into the hall of the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations in the French southern city of Marseille, you may think that you’ve arrived at a car dealership. The exhibition titled Renault 12 celebrates family adventures through the lesser-known history of two car models. Stage director Mohamed El Khatib …
Read More »Malians react to election postponement
Following the announcement that Mali’s presidential election will be postponed, the reactions of locals in Bamako were mixed. Monday’s announcement by the ruling junta that the presidential election originally scheduled for February 2024 would be delayed to a later date has led some Malians to voice their dismay. “”For us, …
Read More »S.A: 4th edition of Comic Con Africa, the continent’s largest pop culture festival kicks off
Comic fans, creators, gamers, pop culture enthusiasts, cosplayers and anime lovers have started gathering at this year’s Comic Con Africa. Local media say the event will have a record attendance as crowds flock to a vast expo centre south of Johannesburg for the event which runs until Monday (Sep. 25). …
Read More »Congolese journalists call for the release of colleague Stanis Bujakera
Journalists in the Democratic Republic of Congo have handed a memorandum to the Ministry of Justice demanding the release of their colleague, Stanis Bujakera. The Jeune Afrique and Reuters correspondent was arrested on 8 September, on suspicion of spreading false information about the killing of a prominent opposition politician in …
Read More »Looted art stories take centre stage at Mauritshuis museum in The Hague
Looted art is taking centre stage at Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, Netherlands. “Loot – 10 stories” puts 10 objects and their history in the spotlight thanks to virtual reality (VR). The exhibition focuses on three periods: colonial looted art, the art thefts committed by French revolutionaries in 1795, and …
Read More »EU sends aid to Libya as devastating floods death toll rise to over 11, 000
A spokesperson for the European Union confirmed on Thursday the aid the bloc has provided to Libya after an unusually strong storm caused deadly flooding. Balazs Ujvari said at a briefing in Brussels that 500,000 euros ($533,290) have been released to cover the most urgent needs, adding that additional assistance …
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