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Malians react to election postponement
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Malians react to election postponement

Following the announcement that Mali’s presidential election will be postponed, the reactions of locals in Bamako were mixed…Read More

South Africa train ahead of final World Cup pool game against Tonga
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South Africa train ahead of final World Cup pool game against Tonga

The Springboks need five points from the Pool B clash or they will have to play a knockout match for

Niger: regime responds to news of French withdrawal
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Niger: regime responds to news of French withdrawal

Niger’s military regime have said there should be a “negotiated framework” established with Paris to coordinate the withdrawal of French

Egypt: presidential election dates announced
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Egypt: presidential election dates announced

Egypt will hold a presidential vote on December 10 to 12, 2023, the country’s election authority announced Monday…Read More

US to ‘evaluate’ Niger ties after France kicked out
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US to ‘evaluate’ Niger ties after France kicked out

Washington will “evaluate” its future steps on the Niger crisis after France announced the withdrawal of its ambassador and troops

Niger: Niamey’s residents react to news of French withdrawal
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Niger: Niamey’s residents react to news of French withdrawal

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that French troops in Niger will withdraw by the end of the year…Read

Niger: France increasingly isolated in Sahel as it prepares for withdrawal
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Niger: France increasingly isolated in Sahel as it prepares for withdrawal

Following Sunday’s announcement that it will withdraw its troops from Niger, France appears increasingly isolated on the continent…Read More

Egypt to hold presidential elections in December
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Egypt to hold presidential elections in December

The exercise was initially scheduled for the spring of 2024, the maximum period stipulated by the Constitution. Observers say economic

Berlin Marathon: Ethiopia’s Assefa sets new women’s world record, Kipchoge bags 5th win
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Berlin Marathon: Ethiopia’s Assefa sets new women’s world record, Kipchoge bags 5th win

Tigst Assefa is the new hodler of the women’s marathon world record. On Sunday (Sep. 23) he broke, by more

Ireland edges South Africa in Rugby World Cup clash of titans
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Ireland edges South Africa in Rugby World Cup clash of titans

In a low-scoring but ferociously gripping match, both sides scored a try but Ireland slotted all of its goalkicks while