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British national and several Turkish citizens abducted in Kenya

[ad_1] IMAGE SUPPLIEDNecdet Seyitoğlu lived in the UK for 18 years before moving to KenyaA British national has told the BBC that he and several Turkish citizens were abducted in the Kenyan capital Nairobi by masked men on Friday, with four of the Turkish citizens still missing.Necdet Seyitoğlu, who lived in the UK for 18 years before moving to Kenya two years ago, said he was released after eight hours […]

todayOctober 19, 2024 1

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Why African leaders like Cameroon’s President Paul Biya hides his health

[ad_1] AFPCameroon's President Paul Biya has been in power since 1982Rumours of ill-health have engulfed two African presidents in recent weeks, sparking contrasting responses and exposing how the wellbeing of leaders is often treated as a state secret.It started with Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 91, whose ministers denied that he was sick, insisting he was in “excellent health”. However, the media in Cameroon was then banned from reporting on his […]

todayOctober 19, 2024 1

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Ivory Coast student unions banned after murder scandal

[ad_1] All student unions in Ivory Coast are being shut down, the government has announced, after the killing of two students which is being blamed on the powerful Student and School Federation (Fesci).Several Fesci members have been arrested in connection with the murders of Khalifa Diomandé and Zigui Mars Aubin Déagoué, which took place in August and September. An underground tunnel used for torturing people and a brothel were found […]

todayOctober 19, 2024

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Africa: Angola Committed to Secure Stability in Africa

[ad_1] Luanda — Angola has said it is committed to prevent and aid sort out conflicts through diplomatic initiatives, with international and regional partners to guarantee security, stability and development in Africa, the country's president João Lourenço said Friday. The Angolan Head of State made the statement at the opening of the High Level Forum of Women of the Great Lakes Region taking place in Luanda, underscoring that his country has embraced the common commitment to peace, security and well-being […]

todayOctober 19, 2024 3

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Africa: Four More Teams Make Afcon Finals

[ad_1] Four more teams have secured their place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after Matchday 4 four of the qualifiers was brought to a close with 16 matches across the continent on Tuesday. Senegal, DR Congo, Angola and Egypt have joined hosts Morocco (who also won on Tuesday to secure top spot in their group, but were assured of a place at the tournament regardless), as well as the trio of Algeria, Cameroon and Burkina Faso, who booked […]

todayOctober 19, 2024 3

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Kithure Kindiki – the man lined up to be Kenya’s next deputy president

[ad_1] The man who was the face of the Kenyan government in the aftermath of the police’s deadly crackdown on recent anti-tax protests is set to become the country’s next deputy president.Parliament has approved the nomination of the softly spoken Kithure Kindiki to fill the vacant role, after senators ousted Rigathi Gachagua in a dramatic series of impeachment votes less than 24 hours ago.The 52-year-old former law professor has been […]

todayOctober 19, 2024 1

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Africa: To Shape Africa’s Pharma Future, Empower a Youthful Workforce to Lead the Way

[ad_1] As Africa grapples with the dual challenges of achieving health security and fortifying its health systems, recent health crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic, the Mpox outbreak, and the Marburg virus in Rwanda have underscored the urgent need for strategic investments. At the core of this endeavor should be a meaningful engagement of the youth in advancing local biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Many African countries have recognized the imperative to boost local manufacturing capabilities. Rwanda, for instance, is home […]

todayOctober 19, 2024 3

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Esports: How Africa has emerged as the next frontier for professional gamers

[ad_1] This year's Africa Games Industry Report reveals a rapidly growing gaming scene, particularly in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia and Ghana.It found that for Africa's 200 million gamers, online mobile gaming is most popular, representing 95% of the player population.Consumer spending has surged, with sub-Saharan Africa's in-app purchases totalling $778.6m (£597.2m) in 2022.In the same year, South Africa led the way with an average revenue per user of $12 […]

todayOctober 18, 2024 1

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William Ruto, Rigathi Gachagua and Raila Odinga: Kenya’s ever-shifting alliances

[ad_1] AFPPresident William Ruto (L) and Rigathi Gachagua in happier timesLosing a deputy just two years after being elected on a joint ticket could be seen as a big blow for a president, but not this time in Kenya.As soon as Rigathi Gachagua was seen to be undermining William Ruto, he moved swiftly to remove his second-in-command. He had seen for himself how a rift between Kenya's top two can […]

todayOctober 18, 2024

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