Africa

Senegal bus crash kills 40: President Sall declares mourning period

A collision between two buses in central Senegal has left 40 people dead and dozens injured. Preliminary investigations suggested that one of the buses suffered a burst tyre and collided head-on with an oncoming bus, officials said. President Macky Sall has declared three days of mourning and has promised to take measures to improve road ...

18:15 Et January 8, 2023

Top Algerian poet-politician announces shock retirement

The withdrawal of a leading Algerian figure from active politics has shocked many in the North African nation. Azzedine Mihoubi, a former presidential candidate and cabinet minister, said ...

18:30 Et January 6, 2023

Somalia bomb attacks claims more lives

The death toll from a double car bomb attack in the central Somali province of Hiraan has increased to 19. Witnesses said people far away from the site ...

19:00 Et January 4, 2023

Stampede during New Year’s event in Uganda kills at least 9

 A stampede during New Year’s celebrations at a popular mall in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, left at least nine people dead, including children, police said Sunday. The stampede happened ...

15:33 Et January 1, 2023

Two military officers arrested in Gambia for alleged link to foiled coup

Two Gambian military officers linked to an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Adama Barrow have been arrested over the weekend, Gambia's government spokesperson said on ...

10:50 Et December 27, 2022

Death toll from Sudan tribal violence rises to 12

The death toll from tribal clashes in western Sudan has risen to 12, according to an aid group on Monday. The violence first started on Wednesday when herders ...

11:27 Et December 26, 2022

Tunisia's largest syndicate calls for halting electoral process

The Tunisian General Labor Union, the country's largest syndicate, has called for a halt to the current electoral process and to instead address issues the country is facing. ...

11:22 Et December 24, 2022

Morocco Urges PAP to Ensure Full Participation of African Citizens in Continent's Development

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is called to ensure the full participation of African citizens in the development and economic integration of the Continent, said Morocco's Ambassador, Permanent Representative ...

16:49 Et December 19, 2022

Tunisia: President Saied urged to resign after 'fiasco' election

Tunisia's main opposition coalition has said President Kais Saied must resign after fewer than 9% of eligible voters took part in parliamentary elections. The National Salvation Front head, Nejib Chebbi, said Saturday's poll was a "fiasco", calling for mass protests to demand snap presidential elections. The vote was boycotted by most opposition parties. They accuse ...

15:24 Et December 18, 2022

Morocco Highlights Importance of Using Nuclear Energy for Peaceful Purposes in Africa

Morocco highlighted, Friday in Addis Ababa before the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), the importance of using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes in ...

11:00 Et December 18, 2022
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