Mauritius Lifts Social Media Ban Ahead of Election
Mauritius reversed its decision on Saturday to block access to social media ahead of the country’s general election on Nov.…
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Kamel Daoud Wins 2024 Goncourt Prize for Houris
Algerian-French novelist Kamel Daoud has won the 2024 Goncourt Prize, one of the highest honors in French literature, for his…
Rwanda to Ban Registration of Petrol Motorcycles for Public Transport by 2025
The Rwandan government will cease the registration of petrol-powered motorcycles for public transport in the City of Kigali starting in…
WHO Allocates Nearly 1 Million Mpox Vaccines to Africa
The World Health Organization announced Friday that almost 1 million doses of mpox vaccines have been allocated to nine African…
Trace Awards 2025 to Light Up Zanzibar
The global Afro-music powerhouse, Trace, has announced that the highly anticipated 2025 edition of the Trace Awards will be held…
Botswana: President Masisi concedes defeat
Source: Deutsche Welle News Africa Partial results showed the ruling party trailing in fourth place after six decades in power.…
Grand Jury Hearing Witness Claims Footage of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Potentially Victimizing Celebrities
A federal grand jury is currently convening as part of an ongoing criminal investigation into music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs,…
Contemporary Art Exhibition Opens at Giza Pyramids
The fourth edition of the contemporary art exhibition “Forever Is Now” opened at the iconic Giza Pyramids, showcasing stunning large-scale…
Eugène Rwamucyo Sentenced to 27 Years in Paris for Genocide Crimes
A Paris court on Wednesday sentenced Eugène Rwamucyo, a former Rwandan doctor, to 27 years in prison for his involvement…
Rwanda Receives 1,000 Additional Doses of Marburg Vaccine
The Sabin Vaccine Institute delivered approximately 1,000 additional doses of its investigational Marburg vaccine to Rwanda on Thursday, October 31,…
Libyan Football Federation to Appeal Sanctions After Canceled Match Against Nigeria
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) plans to legally contest sanctions imposed following the cancellation of their Africa Cup of Nations…
Nineteen Petrol Stations in Kigali to Close by End of November
Nineteen petrol stations located in designated wetland areas of Kigali are scheduled to close by the end of November as…
Miss Rwanda 2022 Divine Muheto Arrested for Traffic Violations
The Rwanda National Police confirmed on October 29 the arrest of Miss Rwanda 2022, Divine Nshuti Muheto, over alleged serious…
Kenya’s Supreme Court Reinstates 2023 Finance Law After Appeals Court Ruling
Kenya’s Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned an appeals court decision that had nullified the 2023 finance law, marking a significant…
France, Morocco Sign €10 Billion Investment and Infrastructure Agreements
During a state visit to Morocco, President Emmanuel Macron and King Mohammed VI signed agreements valued at approximately €10 billion…
Dwyane Wade’s Statue Goes Viral After Miami Heat Unveiling
Dwyane Wade’s legacy as a Miami Heat legend was solidified Sunday with the unveiling of an eight-foot statue outside the…
Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí Take Home Ballon d’Or Honors
Spanish soccer had a triumphant night at the Ballon d’Or awards ceremony in Paris, with Manchester City midfielder Rodri capturing…
Ethiopian Runner Yomif Kejelcha Sets New Men’s Half-Marathon World Record
Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha broke the men’s half-marathon record on Sunday. He finished in Valencia, Spain, with a time of…
US Announces Visa Restrictions for Ghana Ahead of Elections
The U.S. State Department announced Monday it will impose visa restrictions on individuals deemed responsible for undermining democracy in Ghana.…
Botswana Launches Electric Boat to Boost E-Mobility Initiative
Botswana has officially introduced its latest innovation in electric transportation, the Electric Boat (eBoat), marking a significant step in the…